In Red Dead Redemption II, players are able to stumble across the town of Strawberry. It is located in the western part of the map in West Elizabeth. While only a few missions are located here, players are able to freely explore it and the encounters it provides. It also provides an area for players to sell their wares after hunting in the region as well.
Strawberry also provides a few unique encounters and collectibles as well. Players can learn more about the members of the town and the history of it if they look hard enough. Who knows, maybe something profitable will be found.
10 Giant Remains Located To The North
To the northwest of Strawberry, players can find an interesting sight. A giant's skeleton can be found at the base of Mount Shan. Following a trail next to a cabin will lead players to this location easily.
Along with the giant skeleton, players can also see there is an ox skull. Interacting with the skeleton will cause Arthur or John to sketch it in their journal, along with their thoughts on it.
9 Pagan Skull Mask Located Nearby
Players are able to find a unique mask to the west of Strawberry. The Pagan Skull Mask can be found at a ritual site by heading to the game's barriers. Players will permanently keep the mask after picking it up as well. Players will be able to combine different outfits to make one creepy character with this.
Must like the giant's remains, interacting with the ritual site will cause John or Arthur to draw the location. Valerian root can also be found on the altar, giving players Dead Eye experience.
8 Stone Hatchet Located Nearby
Players can only find the Stone Hatchet if they have an active GTA Online account. If they do, the Stone Hatchet can be found at the native burial ground to the northwest of Strawberry. In the middle of the location, players can pick up this weapon for use.
This will also bring players to another point of interest. Interacting with it causes the player to draw it in their journal, again adding their feelings about discovering it. Throwing a fire bottle where the hatchet is located will also cause it to rain, but will make the player lose honor.
7 Man Shoots Self With Gun
At the post office in Strawberry, a man will be showing his friend the gun he got. Thankfully, it does not end as badly as it could have. The man will jokingly draw it on his friend, with the friend yelling at him not to do that. The man will then holster the weapon, but not before shooting himself in the leg.
The friend will panic and tell the man to go to the doctor's office. The man will refuse, saying it is not that bad. He then sits on a bench, resting his leg and his wound.
6 General Store Has Moonshine Operation Under It
The general store in Strawberry has everything a player needs, from ammo to food. What players might not know is Strawberry is suppose to be a dry town – meaning there is no alcohol. Going to the side of the store and looking into the basement will reveal an illegal moonshine distillery.
After doing this, players will now be able to rob the store's basement. Holding up the store owner will reveal a new option, with the player being led to the basement. From here, money and some alcohol bottles can be looted for the road.
5 The Mayor Ran Away From Last Home
Speaking to the citizens of Strawberry, some of them say the mayor is a bit odd. He can be found in the welcome center, talking to citizens or visiting people. It can be learned that he recently was elected mayor, giving up his life, educational pursuits, and family to run the town.
The mayor plans to turn Strawberry into a resort town, making it more touristy and bringing in many people. He also demands citizens to show respect to others, threatening to make them leave if they refuse. With the area around the town, it can be seen why he wants to transform the town into a tourist destination.
4 Conman Hiding Out In Strawberry
When walking around the town, an angry man can be met. He will say he is looking for a man that sold him a fake serum. Going to the outhouse will reveal the conman's hiding spot, with him admitting he has been scamming people. The player can either tell the angry man the conman's location or mislead the angry man.
If the angry man is told, he will drown the conman in the outhouse and be done. If he is misled, the player will get an increase in honor. The conman will try to leave, but fall backward and still drown in the outhouse. Either way, the conman will meet a crappy fate.
3 Only Settlement Not Connected To Electricity
Players might have noticed every settlement in Red Dead II is attached to the Lanik Electric Company in St. Denis. Even Tumbleweed in New Austin is attached to it through power lines. Strawberry is unique, as it does not have any power lines in the town. Instead, it could be assumed the water wheel is what powers the settlement.
There are power lines ready for shipping at Riggs Station, meaning Strawberry might be receiving this delivery. This detail shows that Strawberry is unique when it comes to the other settlements of the game.
2 Elsie Rose Card Found Here
For players trying to collect the cigarette cards, one can be found in the hotel. At the top of the stairway, the card for Elsie Rose will be found on a table. The card can be sent to Phineas Ramsbottom for the stranger mission 'Smoking and other Hobbies.'
Elsie's card 'Artists, Writers, & Poets' card set, with the completion of the set giving players $100 and the Ginsberg Elixir. Players will also be able to read the back of her card to learn a little more about her character.
1 Might Be Based On Real Location
Unlike other locations in the game, Strawberry might be based on a real location. A city – also named Strawberry – in El Dorado County in California looks the closest to the Strawberry in the game. It is located in the Sierra Nevada mountain range as well, much like how the in-game location is near the mountains.
The real-life Strawberry also succeeded in becoming a resort town, much like what the in-game mayor wishes. There are also stations that were once near the real-life town, much like the in-game location.