This place was very cool ! Enjoyed ourselves! Great place to take visitors and can enjoy the park…read moreand trails after.

Located in Rohner Park, this is a lovely small museum, featuring area history. It's housed in the…read moreoriginal railroad depot, which Fortuna wisely saved from destruction, unlike neighboring towns. The woman manning the museum was very friendly, and gave us wonderful detail on the museum and its history. There are a lot of fascinating historical newspapers of famous dates or events. I was able to read about early efforts to protect nearby Redwood groves. We liked the display of 1924 hit songs - 100 years ago. Another highlights events from this date in history. Famous locals, old typewriters and adding machines, tools - a lot is packed into here. You can also go through the nearby caboose. Enjoyable stop.

Historic Military Fort [Eureka CA]…read more There's a lot to take in historically from Fort Humboldt. Although this site seems peaceful now, at one time it was the hub of a conflict between settlers and Native Americans. We walked through the grassy park area stopping to read interpretive signs along the way educating ourselves. The history of Fort Humboldt State Historic Park dates back to 1853. First, one of the most famous military personalities to serve here was Captain Ulysses S. Grant, the future U.S. President and commander of all Union forces during the Civil War. He was stationed here as Captain of Company F, 4th Infantry, in 1853-1854. His story is shared in historic signage and markers. No wait... FIRST! Fort Humboldt State Historic Park is haunted! The GhostTube app captured some anomalies when we used it. I posted a couple of videos. During its glory, the fort had 14 buildings: Officer's Quarters, barracks, a hospital, a blacksmith shop, a horse stable, and even a bakery. Wooden markers can be seen at the park indicating where they once stood. The reconstructed Surgeon's Quarters and original Fort Hospital remain standing till today and I wonder if they open the doors to visitors during park hours. One part of the park are collection of exhibits not related to the military history: railroad equipment and machinery used in the early days of 150 years of local logging history including a Donkey engine. Review #3772

This was a nice and peaceful park. It is a short walk around to see all the displays. There are a…read morefew buildings still left from the time it was a fort. Amongst the trees on the other side of the park, there is the remnants of the trains and steam engines from the logging days.

while staying in Ferndale, we opted to check out the museum and we are so glad we did. The place is…read morechocked full of historical items with explanations of what they were for. The basement is full of great items used by farms and workers. But the highlight was the docent who provided so much historical information about the town. Don't miss checking it out.

Wonderful Museum! Very helpful staff! With lots of antiques…read moreand beautiful displays! Easy to locate in a charming small town.

This is one of the more pretty botanical gardens I've been to. It's 44.5 acres nestled into the…read moreRedwoods. I was impressed how colorful the garden appeared, It looked like a blanket of colors from the Heather and Lavendar gardens. Some other gardens were the native plant garden and rose garden. I always love rose gardens, here I'd say it was distinct in that many roses were much larger in circumference. While it's a botanical garden it also has an arboretum feel because of its many trails into the forest. You could walk all the way out to a labyrinth. I think their brochure could have done a better job with listing the trails. Some smaller trails weren't on there and it was a little confusing.

This visit was toward the end of primary blooming but flowers were beautiful and plants were well…read morelaid out.

Chapman's Gem & Mineral Shop in Humboldt County is one of those rare places that feels less like a…read morestore and more like an experience you'll carry with you long after you leave. We arrived on what had already been a tough day, but the moment we stepped inside, everything shifted. The selection alone is incredible, tables and cases filled with stunning specimens, from deep blue kyanite to vibrant tangerine quartz and beautiful geodes. Outside, the yard is a treasure trove in itself, with bins of rose quartz and countless stones just waiting to be discovered. It truly feels like a hands-on adventure. What made the visit unforgettable, though, were the guys working there. They were genuinely kind, welcoming, and incredibly informative. They took the time to talk with us, answer questions, and share their knowledge in a way that made the experience feel personal and meaningful, not rushed or transactional. Their passion for what they do is obvious, and it's contagious. They turned what started as a difficult day into a full-blown treasure hunt for our family. By the time we left, we weren't just carrying stones; we were carrying a sense of joy, curiosity, and connection. We left completely satisfied and truly thankful for the experience. If you're anywhere near Humboldt County, this place is absolutely worth a stop. It's not just about what you find, it's about how you feel while you're there.

We stopped by this famous rock shop on our way up to Redwoods. They had the typical piles of rocks…read moreoutside and decor you would expect from a roadside hockshop, but I was truly impressed by the novel selection of crystals available and their impressive gem and mineral museum. I ended up getting a Prehnite and Epidote crystal specimen, Pyrite on matrix, and a quartz cluster. The crystals were relatively affordable! The museum area had an impression selection of cabs and I really enjoyed seeing the rocks from around California. The fluorescent display was very eye catching.

I'm very unsure how I feel about this gallery…read more On one hand the space itself used to be one of the only bookstores in town, and thus I'm quite glad to see it not sitting empty. On the other the art is not really my style and is all basically of the same vein of design. Very San Francisco, Valencia/ Haight. The service was incredibly friendly and the shop very clean and bright but I think Mind's Eye Manufactory down the way or the Blacksmith Shop are much more Ferndale in the items they sell. I'm not sure this space may be the best home for Red Eye's style of work long term, but it's definitely worth a peek if you're in the area and love his type of work.

This place is the best. Local artist Shawn Griggs is so friendly and welcoming. I would describe…read morehis style as beach life meets day of the dead with a true local Humboldt county feel. The kind of stlye that can only come from growing up behind the Redwood curtain. Btw, I think the address is actually 405 Main Street, Ferndale, Ca

This fair is the greatest. I have not been to a fair where it's laid back . It's just a happy…read morerelaxing no stress fair. People are friendly. U have to experience this fair. We go to fairs everywhere in the state of California. From LA to state fair. This is the best one. Food is all good. Rides of all kinds. There even a beach about two miles from the fair. Open to the public. There's nobody there. I've went there before the fair open. That another story I need to yelp. I hope my post encourage u to go. U will be amazed

This fair is the worst fair I've ever been too. 15$ to get in is absolutely ridiculous, all the…read morefood is terrible. The only ok thing is the horse races and that isn't even that good. The flower exhibit. All the halls have barely anything in them. I spent 190$ on nothing, such a waste of money. Spare yourself and save your time and money.

Lovely local artists' gallery. Always something interesting to admire. I've bought many pieces for…read moremyself and as unique gifts.

19 year old Emily Lassen artist is amazing. She does these color pencil drawings of animals and…read morethey look like photographs. The picture of the cat is really looking at you. No photos so i can't add picture. She does pet portraits. Sign her up and send her photo of your beloved cat and you will have an amazing picture. Photographs of Ferndale bridge. Blackened vase. Caricature of pets posing in humor. Fantastic wooden bowls with precious stones. You can hear stories of each artists. This is a wonderful coop art gallery.