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Confusion Hill

75001 US Highway 101 · Piercy, CA

Why you should go…

Confusion Hill is a family run roadside attraction in the California redwoods that has operated since 1949. Its Gravity House uses optical illusions to tilt visitors' sense of balance, and a mountain train winds through a redwood grove. The Campbell family has owned and operated the attraction since 1999. It was designated a California Point of Historical Interest in 2010.

  • #roadside attraction
  • #gravity house
  • #train ride
  • #redwoods
  • #family

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General attractions guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Book the time slot, not just the ticket

    Timed entry is now the norm at big-draw attractions, and online tickets are often cheaper than the gate.

  • Grab the daily schedule on arrival

    Feeding times, keeper talks, and shows run on a posted timetable that changes day to day.

  • The first hour is the quietest

    Queues build through late morning and peak after lunch, so an early start buys you the shortest waits.

  • Budget past the ticket price

    Parking, lockers, strollers, and food inside the gates are common extras worth planning for.

What's around here?

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