Visiting Chico

Thursday Night Farmer's Market in downtown

See also Welcome to Chico

Chico, CA is an interesting town with a lot of things for visitors to do and see. Whether it is your first time in Chico or you are a regular visitor to the area, here is a list of things to do and see that might help you along your way.

• First you'll want to find a place to stay while in town (and consider the complications involved in driving in Chico before embarking on any journeys!)
  

• There are tons of restaurants, bars and cafes to suit nearly any taste
  

• Chico has lots of entertainment and Public Art to check out, as well as regular events taking place throughout the year
  

• The music scene in Chico is thriving and diverse, so why not take in a show?
  

• We are home to California State University, Chico, so consider taking a stroll through the campus while visiting downtown
  

• There are many parks scattered throughout town, including our prized Bidwell Park, which offer many opportunities for outdoor activities
  

• Consider taking a tour of some of the historic places in town, such as Bidwell Mansion
  

• Don't forget to visit the Chico Museum and other Museums!
  

• Did you know we have our own baseball team and are home to the National Yo-Yo Museum?
  

• Sierra Nevada Brewery crafts their nationally-acclaimed beer right in our humble town

Kendall Hall on the Chico State campus Big Al's Restaurant in Central Chico One Mile Recreation Area in Lower Bidwell Park Historic Bidwell Mansion Mural of the Beatles, an example of the public art found in downtown Big Chico Creek Canyon in Upper Bidwell Park Empire Coffee, a coffeehouse located in a historic Pullman railcar The Senator Theater in downtown, a great place to catch a band Historic Covered Bridge crossing Butte Creek off Honey Run Road