Guidebook for Chico
Arts & Culture
It's the only art museum in the state dedicated to Northern California artists and is housed in a beautiful building listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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The Museum of Northern California Art
900 EsplanadeIt's the only art museum in the state dedicated to Northern California artists and is housed in a beautiful building listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Bidwell Mansion, located at 525 Esplanade in Chico, California, was the home of General John Bidwell and Annie Bidwell from late 1868 until 1900, when Gen. Bidwell died. Annie continued to live there until her death in 1918.
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Bidwell Mansion Historic Park
525 EsplanadeBidwell Mansion, located at 525 Esplanade in Chico, California, was the home of General John Bidwell and Annie Bidwell from late 1868 until 1900, when Gen. Bidwell died. Annie continued to live there until her death in 1918.
The Gateway Science Museum in downtown Chico is enjoying its seventh year of sharing science-related exhibits. Adjacent to the Bidwell Mansion just off the Esplanade, the Gateway Museum works to satisfy its strategic priorities of expanding the public’s interest in a deeper understanding of science and technology and inspiring young people to become future scientists, engineers and medical and technology professionals.
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Gateway Science Museum
625 EsplanadeThe Gateway Science Museum in downtown Chico is enjoying its seventh year of sharing science-related exhibits. Adjacent to the Bidwell Mansion just off the Esplanade, the Gateway Museum works to satisfy its strategic priorities of expanding the public’s interest in a deeper understanding of science and technology and inspiring young people to become future scientists, engineers and medical and technology professionals.
Parks & Nature
It has an amazing swimming creek built in the 1930s during the Depression, features a playground, athletic field & picnic space. It's a don't miss place to go in Chico
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Bidwell Park One-Mile
300 South Park DriveIt has an amazing swimming creek built in the 1930s during the Depression, features a playground, athletic field & picnic space. It's a don't miss place to go in Chico
Essentials
For the last 35 years the Chico Certified Farmers Market has been bringing fresh quality locally grown food, and handmade artisan products to Northern California communities at our markets in Chico, Oroville, Paradise, Willows and Orland. At the Chico Certified Farmers' Markets shoppers can find an unlimited selection of fresh picked, locally grown fruit, vegetables, nuts, honey, olive oil, rice, grass fed beef, lamb, ham, chicken, pork, eggs, herbs, flowers, plants, fresh baked artisan breads, handcrafted products and prepared foods. Join us, and see for yourself!
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Chico Saturday Farmers Market
Wall StreetFor the last 35 years the Chico Certified Farmers Market has been bringing fresh quality locally grown food, and handmade artisan products to Northern California communities at our markets in Chico, Oroville, Paradise, Willows and Orland. At the Chico Certified Farmers' Markets shoppers can find an unlimited selection of fresh picked, locally grown fruit, vegetables, nuts, honey, olive oil, rice, grass fed beef, lamb, ham, chicken, pork, eggs, herbs, flowers, plants, fresh baked artisan breads, handcrafted products and prepared foods. Join us, and see for yourself!
Food Scene
The Red Tavern menu is renewed every season. The cuisine is New American. The dining room is upscale, but comfortable and charming. The large patio features a bocce court, twinkling lights, and mature trees.
The Tavern has an extensive wine list and was the recipient of Wine Spectator’s 2017 Award of Excellence.
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Red Tavern Bistro Bar Patio
1250 EsplanadeThe Red Tavern menu is renewed every season. The cuisine is New American. The dining room is upscale, but comfortable and charming. The large patio features a bocce court, twinkling lights, and mature trees.
The Tavern has an extensive wine list and was the recipient of Wine Spectator’s 2017 Award of Excellence.
Ever since its construction in 1947 as the original Don’s Drive-In, this location has been home to a heritage of diners and restaurants that families have flocked to for generations. With this amount of history and culture embedded in the walls, smacked right in the middle of town, it’s no wonder why thi location is a town hotspot.
In 1993, Morning Thunder Cafe opened its doors and instantly became a hit. The cafe offers fresh ingredients, friendly service, and generous portions.
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Morning Thunder Cafe
352 Vallombrosa AveEver since its construction in 1947 as the original Don’s Drive-In, this location has been home to a heritage of diners and restaurants that families have flocked to for generations. With this amount of history and culture embedded in the walls, smacked right in the middle of town, it’s no wonder why thi location is a town hotspot.
In 1993, Morning Thunder Cafe opened its doors and instantly became a hit. The cafe offers fresh ingredients, friendly service, and generous portions.
At the Sierra Nevada Taproom and Restaurant you’ll find the ultimate counterpart to their award winning ales and lagers. Stop by to sample one of their 19 beers on tap accompanied by artfully prepared gourmet meals and dishes made with local, seasonal, sustainable ingredients. From fresh produce grown in the Sierra Nevada Estate Garden and bread baked on site with spent brewer’s grain to artisanal meats, cheeses and their very own Sierra Nevada beef, you can expect only the highest quality and greatest taste from farm to table.
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Sierra Nevada Taproom & Restaurant
1075 E 20th StAt the Sierra Nevada Taproom and Restaurant you’ll find the ultimate counterpart to their award winning ales and lagers. Stop by to sample one of their 19 beers on tap accompanied by artfully prepared gourmet meals and dishes made with local, seasonal, sustainable ingredients. From fresh produce grown in the Sierra Nevada Estate Garden and bread baked on site with spent brewer’s grain to artisanal meats, cheeses and their very own Sierra Nevada beef, you can expect only the highest quality and greatest taste from farm to table.
Burgers & Brew
301 Broadway St