"Sundial Bridge at Turtle Bay" Top 5 Page for this destination Redding Things to Do Tip by einstein47

The Sundial Bridge is Redding's newest, and possibly most controversial, attraction. This bridge goes across the Sacramento River and acts as three things that I know of: obviously, a bridge, a sundial, and, at the tip of the sundial, a small lightning rod. You can just barely see the rod if you look straight up at the top of the sundial (careful you don't get dizzy). It never touches the water, not even the supports. It only has a bunch of medium-thickness cables and one pillar each (on land) at each end. There is a cafe and other attractions within walking distance. The markers for the sundial is on the opposite Turtle Bay side, and so is the Sacramento River Trail and a pavilion where you can rest. It does sway, the amount depending on how many people are on it (just think of the Golden Gate as you go across if it is busy). It is also sometimes called John's Bridge because John Mancasola had the guts to call probably the only guy who could do the job right , and did, the famous artist/architect Santiago Calatrava.

Address: 840 Auditorium Dr.
Directions: Go around to the left of the funny-shaped building. Keep on going; you cannot miss it.
Phone: Toll Free: