Things to do in Chico
Astor Classics Event Center
The museum houses 270 classic automobiles and has the world's largest assembly of beautifully restored and working radios. In addition it houses the largest collection of antique commercial radio microphones. Call 714-502-9494 for more information.
1045 S East St, Chino, CA 92805
Bidwell-Sacramento River State Park
The main activity to be enjoyed at Bidwell-Sacramento River State Park is bank or boat fishing for salmon, steelhead and shad. The next popular activity is "cruising down the river" on inner tubes, canoes, or kayaks.
Chaffey-Garcia House
The Chaffey-Garcia House, built in 1874, was the first house in Etiwanda. It was originally located about one mile north and a quarter of a mile east of its present site. The House has been restored by the Etiwanda Historical Society. Call 909-899-8432 for more information.
Chico Museum
The Chico Museum is housed in the 1904 Queen Anne and Romanesque Revival Carnegie Library. It features exhibits from the Chinese Temple that was used in Chico from 1860 to 1939.
141 Salem Street, Chico, CA 95928
Lake Oroville State Park
Near the City of Oroville this man-made lake was formed by the tallest earth-filled dam (770 feet above the stream bed of the Feather River) in the country. Near the City of Oroville this man-made lake was formed by the tallest earth-filled dam (770 feet above the stream bed of the Feather River) in the country. The lake offers a wide variety of outdoor activities including camping, picnicking, horseback riding, hiking, sail and power boating, water-skiing, fishing, swimming, boat-in camping, floating campsites and horse camping.
Lassen Volcanic National Park
All four types of volcanoes in the world are found in the park. Over 150 miles of trails and a culturally significant scenic highway provide access to volcanic wonders including steam vents, mudpots, boiling pools, volcanic peaks, and painted dunes.