Chico History
Welcome to Chico, Ca. home of CSUC, where students come from all over the world to attend this highly acclaimed college.
When you arrive in Chico you will discover a variety of shops, restaurants, novelty stores, galleries, and much more. As you stroll the streets of down town and the College Campus you can't help but notice the murals of historic moments showing off local artist fine work. One of the murals highlights the well known "Adventures of Robin Hood", which was filmed here in Chico.

Listed below you will find various things to do in and around the Chico area. For further information please contact the local chamber of commerce at 530-591-5556 or check out the website at www.chicochamber.com. For local restaurants click here

Bidwell Mansion
You can take a tour of the Bidwell Mansion Mon-Fri, 12-5 and Sat.- Sun.
10-5 Adults are $1.00 and 16 and under are free. The Mansion is located at 525 the Esplanade. for more info click here
(530) 895-6144

Chico National Yo Yo Museum
The National Yo Yo Museum is located in the heart of Chico at 320 Broadway. The museum is open Monday - Saturday 10am -6pm.
Sundays 12pm - 5pm. The museum is home to the worlds largest working wooden yo-yo. The yo-yo weighs in at a whopping 256 lbs. The yo-yo was designed by Tom Kuhn a resident of Chico. for more info click here

Chico Night Life
Come experience a taste of Chico! Get ready to have an exciting night out on the town and visit the local bars and hangouts of downtown Chico. Some of the popular hot spots with bands, good food, and great fun are as follows: Chico Brick Works, Crazy Horse Saloon, Madison Bear Gardens, Duffys, Lost On Main, Sierra Nevada Brewing Co,The Graduate, and lots of other popular hole in the walls which you can find as you stroll Main and Broadway of downtown.

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If fishing is more your style then you'll enjoy the catch and the view. Continuing up Pentz Rd., you will finally discover Paradise. This quaint little town is filled with antique shops, restaurants and friendly folks. There is so much to see and do throughout Chico and the entire area. The only thing lacking is enough time to take it all in.

Vista Look-out
While visiting the area, be sure to take a drive along the look-out located between Chico and Paradise. This popular spot has inspired many and is a powerful work of nature. Massive rock and mountain ranges line the giant canyon. Honey Run Rd. lies at the base with the feather river providing months of water fun activities for the young and young at heart. While touring take the Honey Run Rd. turn just as you enter Chico from Paradise. The roads become very twisty and narrow but provide magnificent views. The "Historic Covered Bridge" is located on Honey Run Rd. along the way which is the only 3 story covered bridge left standing.
Bring your camera to capture breathtaking sunrise and sunsets.

Lime Saddle Marina
You can find boating, swimming, skiing, kayaking, and hiking at the Lime Saddle Marina. From Oroville head N. towards Paradise (15 min.) and take the Pentz Rd. exit.

The Chinese Temple
The Chinese Temple was Built in 1863. The Temple is full of history and fun for the whole family. The historic temple is listed on the National Historic places as well as California land-marks. You can call ahead for tour schedule and seasons of operation. (530) 538-2496

Bald Rock
While you are in Oroville if you feel like climbing a rock, a big rock, then head on up Hwy162 N.towards Berry Creek. Take a right on Bald Rock Rd.
Continue on for 1.2 miles, then turn left downhill into parking area. It is a quarter mile hike to Bald Rock and once atop you will experience spectacular views of the Sacramento Valley and coastal mountain ranges.

Oroville Dam
If you want to take a short tour of the area, you can head out to Oroville on 99 South. Take the CA 70 ramp towards Oroville/Marysville. Stay straight to stay on Hwy 70. You can take the Mongomery St. exit and follow the green line on the road which will take you to all the points of interests including the working Fish Hatchery, Oroville Dam (the largest dam in the USA) with slide shows, the Chinese Temple, and the Oroville Visitor Center.