Overview
Willows is in Glenn County, California, in the Sacramento Valley.
2 things to do · 2 places to eat · 3 places to stay
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Best things about Willows
Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge
Wildlife refuge of over 10,000 acres. A great spot to see birdlife.
Thunderhill Raceway Park
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Mar–May, Oct–Nov. Summer highs reach about 100°F; winter lows dip to about 37°F. Very hot (Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: Dec and Jan. (climate data from nearby Redding)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- SMF Sacramento International Airport, Sacramento — 66 mi away (major hub). Directions
- RDD Redding Municipal Airport, Redding — 68 mi away. Directions
Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Thunderhill Raceway Park
- Lunch Crazy Taco
- Afternoon Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge
- Dinner CB Kitchen
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
As is the case with most of Glenn County, there is not a lot to eat, or even see in Willows. If you are passing through and you want good food, there are a few options.
Cuisine (tap to filter)
What to ask about, for your diet
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Do
Eat
As is the case with most of Glenn County, there is not a lot to eat, or even see in Willows. If you are passing through and you want good food, there are a few options.
Eat Crazy Taco
Cash-only, but they make a pretty delicious burrito. Order the burrito with cheese, sour cream, and pastor. Taco Truck. If the truck is not there, they are not open.
Eat CB Kitchen (Carte Blanche)
Find coffee, food, and beverages, along with a few locals.
Sleep
Nearby
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City / town · 28 listings · 25 mi away
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City / town · 5 listings · 26 mi away
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Mendocino National Forest
Park · 1 listings · 33 mi away
Oroville
City / town · 25 listings · 34 mi away
Yuba City
City / town · 5 listings · 41 mi away
Marysville
City / town · 5 listings · 41 mi away
Red Bluff
City / town · 25 listings · 45 mi away
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