Our Guide to Chico
Food scene
Less than a half mile walk past the Chico Creek, Tea Bar has a wide selection of sweet drinks and healthy food. Menu - http://ilovetbar.com/menus/menu-chico/
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Tea Bar & Fusion Cafe
250 Vallombrosa AveLess than a half mile walk past the Chico Creek, Tea Bar has a wide selection of sweet drinks and healthy food. Menu - http://ilovetbar.com/menus/menu-chico/
Upper Crust offers an abundance of hand-made baked goods for every cause or occasion, and a savory breakfast menu found here - http://www.uppercrustchico.com/cafe-1#breakfast
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Upper Crust Bakery & Eatery
130 Main StUpper Crust offers an abundance of hand-made baked goods for every cause or occasion, and a savory breakfast menu found here - http://www.uppercrustchico.com/cafe-1#breakfast
Specialty drinks, vegan/GF breakfast options, and new specials! Cafe Coda is a hole-in-the-wall option the locals love. Menu - https://www.cafecoda.com/menu-1
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Cafe Coda
265 Humboldt AveSpecialty drinks, vegan/GF breakfast options, and new specials! Cafe Coda is a hole-in-the-wall option the locals love. Menu - https://www.cafecoda.com/menu-1
Since 2002, the Rawbar has offered modern and traditional Asian cuisine in a fun, artistic, unconventional, modern industrial environment. Winner of “Best of Chico” ten consecutive years in the Chico News. Menu - https://www.rawbarchico.com/rawbar-menu
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The Rawbar
346 Broadway StSince 2002, the Rawbar has offered modern and traditional Asian cuisine in a fun, artistic, unconventional, modern industrial environment. Winner of “Best of Chico” ten consecutive years in the Chico News. Menu - https://www.rawbarchico.com/rawbar-menu
Perfect for a burger and a classy bar. Try the pretzels and beer cheese! Menu - https://www.parksidetaphouse.com/menu
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Parkside Taphouse
115 W 3rd StPerfect for a burger and a classy bar. Try the pretzels and beer cheese! Menu - https://www.parksidetaphouse.com/menu
Hot, affordable, and authentic Indian food that will have you coming back for more. Right next to Chico State University, so a great place to visit after a tiring campus tour. Menu - https://www.gogiscafetogo.com
Gogi's Cafe
230 Salem StreetHot, affordable, and authentic Indian food that will have you coming back for more. Right next to Chico State University, so a great place to visit after a tiring campus tour. Menu - https://www.gogiscafetogo.com
For sake, poke bowls, ramen, and bao, visit one of the best eateries in downtown. Head to Jon and Bon's just across the street for dessert afterwards. Menu - https://www.momonachico.com/s/order
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Momona
330 Main StreetFor sake, poke bowls, ramen, and bao, visit one of the best eateries in downtown. Head to Jon and Bon's just across the street for dessert afterwards. Menu - https://www.momonachico.com/s/order
Sightseeing
Tours offered on a first-come first-serve basis. Wednesday and Saturday at 12pm and 3pm. Find out how the city of Chico came to be.
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Bidwell Mansion Historic Park
525 EsplanadeTours offered on a first-come first-serve basis. Wednesday and Saturday at 12pm and 3pm. Find out how the city of Chico came to be.
Support local artists by visiting the NorCal Art Museum and gift shop. Exhibits switch monthly, so check the museum calendar to see the current exhibit.
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The Museum of Northern California Art
900 EsplanadeSupport local artists by visiting the NorCal Art Museum and gift shop. Exhibits switch monthly, so check the museum calendar to see the current exhibit.
Discover the history of the Native American Mechoopda Tribe of Chico, and keep their past alive. This small museum also explores the origins of Chico's downtown.
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Chico History Museum
141 Salem StDiscover the history of the Native American Mechoopda Tribe of Chico, and keep their past alive. This small museum also explores the origins of Chico's downtown.
Perfect for the little ones. A native garden, a tree filled cedar grove loop (with cork trees), and an interactive play room will give you an idea of the plants and wildlife Chico has to offer.
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Chico Creek Nature Center
1968 E 8th StPerfect for the little ones. A native garden, a tree filled cedar grove loop (with cork trees), and an interactive play room will give you an idea of the plants and wildlife Chico has to offer.
Sign up for a brewery tour to find out how Ken Grossman created a worldwide beer industry that keeps the environment happy, too. The company is zero waste, and every scrap of food and CO2 byproduct is converted into something useful. Don't forget to have food & drinks at the tap-house afterwards.
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Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.
1075 E 20th StSign up for a brewery tour to find out how Ken Grossman created a worldwide beer industry that keeps the environment happy, too. The company is zero waste, and every scrap of food and CO2 byproduct is converted into something useful. Don't forget to have food & drinks at the tap-house afterwards.
The history of agriculture in the Sacramento Valley is preserved at Patrick Ranch, open Saturday and Sunday from 11 am to 3 pm. Host of the California Nut Festival in late September.
Patrick Ranch Museum
10381 MidwayThe history of agriculture in the Sacramento Valley is preserved at Patrick Ranch, open Saturday and Sunday from 11 am to 3 pm. Host of the California Nut Festival in late September.
Hiking
Best hiked in the spring and early summer. Beginner trails for anyone who doesn't want to be out all day. Water fountain and portapotty near parking lot.
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Monkey Face View | Upper Bidwell Park
Best hiked in the spring and early summer. Beginner trails for anyone who doesn't want to be out all day. Water fountain and portapotty near parking lot.
Moderate hikers only, not recommended for kids under the age of 10 years. Park at the Chico Canyon Trailhead on Centennial Avenue. Hike South Rim Trail into the olive orchards for about a mile until you see the sign for Annie Bidwell. The Annie B trail cuts down and to the left from South Rim. Pass LoveJoy Falls at 3.5 miles and reach the end at 4.5 miles. Option to extend past that through either Old Chico Cnyn Road or 10 Mile House Trail.
Annie Bidwell Trail
South Rim TrailModerate hikers only, not recommended for kids under the age of 10 years. Park at the Chico Canyon Trailhead on Centennial Avenue. Hike South Rim Trail into the olive orchards for about a mile until you see the sign for Annie Bidwell. The Annie B trail cuts down and to the left from South Rim. Pass LoveJoy Falls at 3.5 miles and reach the end at 4.5 miles. Option to extend past that through either Old Chico Cnyn Road or 10 Mile House Trail.
Used by Chico State University teachers & students for ecology, geology, and biology classes, the BCCER may have some snorkelers and scientists studying the environment while you visit. Swimming, pets, going off trail, and taking anything native is strictly prohibited by visitors. A great place to birdwatch and see wildlife. Kid friendly.
Big Chico Creek Ecological Reserve (BCCER)
3521 14 Mile House RdUsed by Chico State University teachers & students for ecology, geology, and biology classes, the BCCER may have some snorkelers and scientists studying the environment while you visit. Swimming, pets, going off trail, and taking anything native is strictly prohibited by visitors. A great place to birdwatch and see wildlife. Kid friendly.
Very flat, quiet, and shaded lake trail - 4.5 miles out and back and 9 miles total. Deer and squirrels are abundant. Bear bell is recommended if you travel to the sister trails from Coutolenc Park.
Paradise Lake
Very flat, quiet, and shaded lake trail - 4.5 miles out and back and 9 miles total. Deer and squirrels are abundant. Bear bell is recommended if you travel to the sister trails from Coutolenc Park.
Best seen in the spring, as wildflowers create a sea of color at the top of Table Mountain. Created by ancient lava (basalt) flows, the approximately 3,300 acre North Table Mountain Ecological Reserve is an elevated basalt mesa with beautiful vistas of spring wildflowers, waterfalls, lava outcrops, and a rare type of vernal pool, called Northern Basalt Flow Vernal Pools.
Phantom Falls
Best seen in the spring, as wildflowers create a sea of color at the top of Table Mountain. Created by ancient lava (basalt) flows, the approximately 3,300 acre North Table Mountain Ecological Reserve is an elevated basalt mesa with beautiful vistas of spring wildflowers, waterfalls, lava outcrops, and a rare type of vernal pool, called Northern Basalt Flow Vernal Pools.
Hike the 5 miles total out & back to Big Leaf Pool. Relatively flat. Keep an eye out for salamanders and frogs!
Deer Creek Trailhead
California 32Hike the 5 miles total out & back to Big Leaf Pool. Relatively flat. Keep an eye out for salamanders and frogs!
There are 6 swimming hole in Upper Bidwell Park. The most popular (and coolest) is Bear Hole. Huge lava rock formations allow for climbing, jumping, and exploring. Be wary of fast waters and low water levels. Kids should be supervised at all times. Bear Hole is easy to find from Alligator Hole: about a mile upstream along the Yahi Trail, you’ll notice that the trail starts following an old concrete ditch structure. You’ll also notice that Big Chico Creek begins cutting through a jumble of shiny black volcanic basalt (the Lovejoy Formation)
Salmon Springs
There are 6 swimming hole in Upper Bidwell Park. The most popular (and coolest) is Bear Hole. Huge lava rock formations allow for climbing, jumping, and exploring. Be wary of fast waters and low water levels. Kids should be supervised at all times. Bear Hole is easy to find from Alligator Hole: about a mile upstream along the Yahi Trail, you’ll notice that the trail starts following an old concrete ditch structure. You’ll also notice that Big Chico Creek begins cutting through a jumble of shiny black volcanic basalt (the Lovejoy Formation)