Old Town Eureka, Historic district in Eureka, California, US.

Old Town Eureka is a historic district in California with buildings from the 19th century that display ornate woodwork and tall facades. The streets are lined with well-preserved houses that display different building styles from that period.

The area grew during California's Gold Rush but became a major trading center mainly through the timber industry starting around 1850. Most of the buildings were constructed between 1850 and 1900 when the region was thriving.

The Clarke Historical Museum occupies the former Bank of Eureka, a 1911 Renaissance Revival building, and has housed the collection since 1960. Inside are Hoopa, Karok and Yurok regalia and a large collection of regional Native American basketry. The district was named one of the 100 best art towns in America, and the Arts Alive! events introduce visitors to local art.

You can park free on the streets or use public lots nearby to explore the area. The best time to walk around is early in the day when the streets are less crowded and you can see the architecture more clearly.

The Clarke Historical Museum occupies the former Bank of Eureka, built in 1911 in the Renaissance Revival style and used as a museum since 1960. Its collection holds a large group of Native American baskets from the region, along with regalia and other artefacts of the Hoopa, Karok and Yurok peoples.