Chico attractions

CSU Chico, located in a beautiful arboretum style campus buily along Big Chico Creek. It is a four-year college in the California State University system that serves 15,000 students. Chico State boasts a distinguished faculty of 800 that includes award-winning scholars, artists, and researchers in almost every major field of study.

238 Normal Ave

Chico, CA 95928

Beautiful Bidwell Mansion, located in Chico, CA was the home of Chico’s founder, John Bidwell and his wife, Annie. The Bidwells entertained many historical figures in their Italian-style home located adjacent to California State University Chico. Guided tours of the restored three-story Victorian mansion are available Tuesday through Sunday.

525 Esplanade

Chico, CA 95926

Visitors are always welcome at Sierra Nevada Brewery, in Chico, California. The Brewery is open to the public for self-guided tours and shopping at the gift store from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm daily. You can see the brewing process for yourself, then try the award-winning ales and lagers in the Taproom and Restaurant (closed Mondays). Guided tours are complimentary and available daily. Tours are appropriate for all ages and no reservations are necessary.

1075 East 20th Street

Chico, CA 95928

Housed in the distinctive old Carnegie Library adjacent to CSU Chico, the Chico Museum offers rotating historic exhibits and a permanent exhibit bringing Chico’s history to life. 141 Salem Street (530) 891-4336.

141 Salem St

Chico, CA 95928

Chico is home to the largest public display of old and antique Yo-Yos in the country, featuring yo-yo memorabilia from the 1920's to the current day. The world’s largest wood yo-yo can also be found here. The museum hosts the National Yo-Yo Contest annually here in downtown Chico, CA on the first Saturday of every October. 320 Broadway. (530) 893-1414

320 Broadway St

Chico, CA 95928

This is one of the few remaining covered bridges left in California and the only tri-span bridge in the United States. Honey Run Covered Bridge is located in beautiful Butte Creek Canyon just outside of Chico, California.

Centerville Rd and Honey Run Rd

Chico, CA 95928

Built in 1883, the Stansbury House is a classic example of Italianate Victorian architecture. Located on the corner of Fifth and Salem streets, in Downtown Chico, California, this historic house was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1975. 307 W. 5th Street. (530) 895-3848

307 W 5th St

Chico, CA 95928

Located in the renovated old Chico railroad depot, the Chico Art Center has ongoing visual art displays featuring California artists. The Chico Art Center also offers classes, lectures, and workshops. For more information, call (530) 895-8726.

450 Orange St # 6

Chico, CA 95928