The Upper Bidwell Park is situated on the eastern outskirts of Chico and covers an expansive area of approximately 3,670 acres. It is one of the largest municipal parks in the United States and offers a range of recreational opportunities and natural beauty. The park extends into the Sierra Nevada foothills, offering a diverse landscape of canyons, hills, and valleys.
The Honey Run Covered Bridge is a historic landmark located in Chico, California. The Honey Run Covered Bridge is situated in Butte Creek Canyon, approximately 6 miles northeast of downtown Chico. It spans across Butte Creek, surrounded by scenic natural beauty.
The Stansbury Home is a historic house located in Chico, California. The Stansbury Home was built in 1883 for Dr. Oscar Stansbury, a prominent physician in Chico. It is a beautiful example of Victorian Italianate architecture and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Chico is a vibrant city located in Butte County, Northern California, approximately 90 miles north of Sacramento. It is nestled in the Sacramento Valley, surrounded by the natural beauty of the Sierra Nevada foothills and close to the Bidwell Park. Chico is the most populous city in Butte County. In 2019, the US Census estimated the population of Chico is 103,301.
The Chico Air Museum was founded to collect, preserve, document and display artifacts significant to the rich aviation and aerospace history of Chico Army Air Field and the North Valley.
The Patrick Ranch Museum is dedicated to enhancing people’s understanding and appreciation of the community’s rich agricultural heritage through the presentation of its collection, rotating exhibits, and interpretive displays.
The Llano Seco Unit offers great views of the wildlife that calls the Unit home from the two observation platforms or along the half-mile walking trail. The best time for bird watching is November through February.
