We stayed in the town of Eureka which boosts of an 'old town with colorful Victorian architecture, good shopping, and a revitalized waterfront.' We were a bit early for the real tourist season but George commented that in the old town the ratio of tourist to homeless was about 1-1! Made for some interesting sights and smells! However the Victorian architecture lived up to its hype.
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| I loved this sweet house with its ornate trim. |
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| The Carson Mansion dominates the area. Built in the 1850's for the lumber baron, William Carson, it took 100 men a full year to complete. I think it looks a bit 'Adam's Family-ish' or maybe even 'Disney Haunted Mansion-ish' but it is definitely impressive. |
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| Across the street from the mansion is this pink house which was built in 1884 and is called a 'Queen Anne Victorian'. It was a wedding gift for Carson's son! I think it was my favorite. |
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| Just look at that trim! It is now a bed and breakfast. If we ever come again I want to stay here! Forget the Best Western! |
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