Museums
History BuffBlue Ox Millworks & Historic Park
Under $25A working Victorian-era mill and blacksmith shop where craftspeople still run antique, belt-driven machinery.
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SightseeingLocal GemFoodie Favorite
Arcata Plaza
Arcata Plaza is a sightseeing stop in Arcata, CA, part of the The Redwood Coast guide. Cost: free.
Arcata Plaza · Arcata, CA
Why you should go…
Arcata's town square has functioned as the community's social hub since the city was founded in the 1850s, hosting a Saturday farmers' market and regular events. Independent bookstores, coffee shops and historic storefronts line the surrounding blocks. It's a compact, walkable base for exploring Humboldt State University's college-town side of the bay.
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