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Census-designated place in California, United States
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Shasta is a town in Shasta County in the Shasta Cascades region of California. In the mid 19th century, Shasta was the commercial and shipping hub for northern California mines. The town declined in importance when it was bypassed by the Central Pacific Railroad and is now shadow of what it once was.
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Remnants of the original townsite line Highway 299 with interpretive signs describing the town in its heydey. Also a museum in the restored County Courthouse.
Small cafe serving comfort food in a historic setting.
The town of Shasta is small enough that you can get around by car or on foot.
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