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If you like quiet time surrounded by flowers and greenery, hang out at Arcata Community Forest in East Arcata. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. If you like Arcata Community Forest, you'll love Sequoia Park Garden and Mad River Beach County Park, both just a short drive away.

If you're planning a bit of sightseeing head to Arcata Plaza— just one of the monuments in Downtown. You could also start your cultural experience by heading over to the art galleries in the area.

Why not give yourself a treat with a trip to Mad River Hatchery, one of the family attractions located 4.8 mi (7.7 km) from central Arcata. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. If you have fun at Mad River Hatchery, you'll love Humboldt State University Natural History Museum, located nearby.

If you'd like to get a taste of Arcata student life, check out Cal Poly Humboldt State University, located 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from central Arcata.

Humboldt State University Natural History Museum is just one of the attractions in Arcata Heights, Arcata so you might want to stop by during your trip. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. If you want to experience more of the culture Arcata has to offer, head to Arcata Plaza, Finnish Country Sauna & Tubs, and Cal Poly Humboldt State University.

If you want to see a show while you're in town, try and grab some tickets at Arcata Theatre Lounge in Downtown. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. If you enjoy the show and want to see another, Arcata Playhouse is just a short walk away.

Downtown is home to Los Bagels, so why not stop by during your stay in Arcata. If you have fun at Los Bagels, you'll love Humboldt State University Natural History Museum, just a short walk away.