10 Affordable Mountain Towns for Retirees

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Redding, Calif.

Redding Convention and Visitors Bureau

Lassen Peak reflected in nearby Manzanita Lake.

The Sacramento River runs through the center of Redding and the city is eclipsed by the towering 14,161-foot Mt. Shasta, creating plenty of opportunities for fishing, climbing, and hiking. Don't miss nearby Lassen Volcanic National Park and Burney Falls.

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