Avenue of the Giants
Enter the forest deep and be transported into a fairy-tale landscape. The Avenue of the Giants is 31 miles of old Highway 101, paralleling today's modern-day freeway US-101. Take an automobile tour through these ancient, massive redwood trees with stops along the way at interpretive signs. Other great activities include biking, fishing, hiking, swimming and picnicking. The Humboldt Redwoods State Park Visitor Center is a good place to buy informative books and maps.
Eel River Brewing Co.
Tours of the Eel Brewing Company's Scotia facilities are available seasonally. Signature beers include Emerald Triangle IPA and Raven's Eye Imperial Stout. For those who like their beer ingredients organic, try California Blonde Ale and Eel River Porter. The Restaurant specializes in Beer-B-Q smoked meats cooked with fragrant Madrone wood, and pub classics like fish 'n' chips and burgers.
Humboldt State Universtiy
The northernmost campus of the California State University system, Humboldt State U. students are known for their commitment to caring for the environment and supporting community and social justice. The campus is nestled in amazing surroundings - redwoods and rivers along the Pacific coast. It is a Princeton Review "Best in the West College" and consistently a top regional university according to U.S. News & World Reports.
Carson Mansion
Built with the fortunes of lumber baron William Carson, this Queen Anne home is today the headquarters of the Ingomar Club, a private men's club, whose mission is to preserve the Mansion. The buildings and grounds are not open to the public, but that doesn't stop visitors from taking photos of the Mansion's resplendent exterior. It's a focal point of Old Town Eureka, not to be missed on a walking tour.