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The guide to visiting and living in the jewel of the Sacramento Valley

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CHICO PERFORMANCES

2014 - 2015 SEASON PERFORMANCESSEPTEMBER

Paula Poundstone

Funkadesi

Chico World Music Festival

The National Acrobats of the People’s Republic of China

Alice in Wonderland JR.

Alpin Hong, Piano

OCTOBER

The Lone Bellow

Rosanne Cash

Branford Marsalis withthe Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia

Mary Chapin Carpenter

The Hot Sardines

MUMMENSCHANZ

NOVEMBER

California Guitar Trio& Montreal Guitar Trio

Pilobolus

Whose Live Anyway?

Bill Bryson: Author

The Senegal St. Joseph Gospel Choir

Allen Toussaint &the Preservation Hall Jazz Band

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Nutcracker

The United States Air Force Band of the Golden West

Mariachi Sol de México

JANUARY

Mavis Staples

Tango Buenos Aires

The Hot Club of San Francisco

FEBRUARY

Garrison Keillor

Russian National Ballet Theatre

Zap Mama & Antibalas

Storm Large

Reyna Grande: The Distance Between Us

MARCH

The Intergalactic Nemesis: Live-Action Graphic Novel Target Earth

Cirque Mechanics:Pedal Punk

Orquesta Sinfónicadel Estado de México

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The Southern Troubadours in the RoundFeaturing: Joe Ely,Ruthie Foster & Paul Thorn

Amy Seiwert’s Imagery

Dance in Film: All That Jazz

Spotlight Performances

Broadway Boogie Downtown Chico

Joe GoodePerformance Group

Million Dollar Quartet

APRIL

The Pink Floyd Experience

Buddy Guy

Arturo O’Farrill Octet

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Natalie MacMaster & Donnell Leahy

Peter Pan JR.

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Events ................................................6Mark your calendar! There’s plenty of fun stuff to do when the weather heats up.

Downtown..........................................12Park the car and take this self-guided walking tour.

Campus .............................................16Chico State and Butte College provide the region with educational opportunities, economic vitality and intellectualinspiration.

Parks & Recreation...............................22Expansive Bidwell Park is Chico’s most beautiful feature, with lots of recreational opportunities. We’ve also included listings for Chico’s many smaller parks and playgrounds, as well as regional golf courses.

Arts & Entertainment ...........................28Chico’s arts-and-entertainment scene is top-notch. Check out the many venues and their wide array of offerings.

Nightlife ...........................................34It’s hard to get bored with Chico’s eclectic and always busy nightclub, bar and music scene.

Dining ..............................................40Organized by category, this list of Chico eateries will help keep your palate happy from breakfast until after the bars close.

Look! It’s a bird! .................................54Fall and winter are ideal times of year to catch glimpses of some of the beautiful bird species that call Butte County home.

Family Fun .........................................56This special section filled with family-friendly destinations is guaranteed to keep children (of all ages) entertained.

Agritourism........................................60Chico’s position in the Sacramento Valley makes it ideal for year-round agriculture-related tourism to wineries, olive orchards and working farms.

Maps ............................................66-67We’ve included maps of downtown Chico and Butte County to orient visitors and newcomers to the area.

Excursions .........................................68These day trips offer something for everyone, from a family with little kids to the extreme adventurer.

Lodging.............................................72Rest up between adventures at one of Chico’s lovely bed-and-breakfasts or at one of the many hotels and motels, or RV campgrounds around town.

Relocation Guide .................................76If you’re thinking of moving to Chico, read this section. It covers the basics, including demographics, politics, schools and health care facilities.

Discover Chico editor: Meredith J. Graham

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ContentsContentsDISCOVER CHICO FALL 2014/WINTER 2015

Welcome to Chico, a city filled to the brim withopportunities for fun, both outdoors and in. WithDiscover Chico, we aim to introduce newcomers

and longtime residents to all of the entertainment, din-ing, arts and parks that this fair city has to offer.

For those new to the area, be sure to check out page12 for a walking tour of downtown, the heart of Chico.Then head over to page 22, where you’ll find all you needto know about the city’s jewel and outdoor haven, BidwellPark. We also have compiled a comprehensive list of localrestaurants, nightlife spots and art galleries for all yourentertainment needs. If locally grown and made foods andwines are more your speed, check out the Agritourismsection on page 60. And anyone staying more than a fewdays should check out Excursions (page 68) for regionalattractions.

If you’ve just moved to Chico, make sure to read theRelocation Guide on page 76, and look at the maps onpage 66 to get acquainted with your new surroundings.

Chico is a truly unique place to visit and live. Localsare known for being welcoming to newcomers, so don’t be shy to stop and ask for directions or recommendations.

Enjoy your stay!—Meredith J. Graham

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even the seasoned local—there areso many things to do in and aroundChico that we can’t possibly fit themall into this guide. Here are a fewadditional resources for events andactivities:

Chico Area RecreationDistrict (CARD)

CARD runs many of the parks inChico and is the go-to spot for every-thing from softball leagues to sum-

Get out and go

EVENTS

There’s always a ton going on in andaround Chico, whether you’re into

music, history, hiking or science. In thefall and winter, Chicoans tend to head out-doors for farm and birding tours while theweather is cool. They also like to celebrate,so there are plenty of festivals and holidayevents to kick off the cooler months. Getout and join the Chico scene!


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mer camps to classes for people of allages. CARD also hosts several specialevents each year, including summerMovies in the Park and a Fourth ofJuly celebration. 545 VallombrosaAve., 895-4711, www.chicorec.com

Chico Chamber ofCommerce

The Chico Chamber of Commerceoffers a wide range of information onlocal shopping, lodging and recre-ation. Stop by the Visitor Center formaps and guides or for some friendlyadvice from knowledgeable locals.

Chico PerformancesThe public-events promotion arm

at Chico State brings world-classartists to the stage of LaxsonAuditorium—everyone from RosanneCash to National Public Radio’sGarrison Keillor—throughout theschool year. Visit www.chicoperformances.com for the season schedule.

Chico News & Review The CN&R puts together this

handy guide twice a year, but ifyou’re looking for something to do

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Chico State School of the Arts

With the university in closeproximity to downtown Chico, thereis always something going on.

Check out Chico State’s Humanitiescalendar website for up-to-dateinfo on shows and exhibits.www.schoolofthearts-csuchico.com

Downtown Chico Business Association

For all things downtown related,check out the Downtown ChicoBusiness Association. Informationabout upcoming events are updatedon the DCBA’s website, www.downtownchico.net

Silver Dollar FairgroundFrom go-kart racing and science

fairs to bridal shows and bull-riding,Silver Dollar Faiground offers a littlebit of everything for everyone. 2357 Fair St., 895-4666, www.silverdollarfair.org

Uncle Dad’s Art CollectiveThis collection of some of Chico’s

busiest performers puts on a varietyof original musical, theatrical andjust-plain random events. Check theirFacebook page for the latest updates:www.facebook.com/UncleDadChico

Throughout the seasonMarkets

For local produce sales year-round, check out the grande dame oflocal farmers markets—the ChicoCertified Farmers’ Market onSaturdays, rain or shine, in the park-ing lot at Second and Wall streetsdowntown. This market features awide range of fresh, local fruits andveggies, crafts, locally prepared hotfoods, top-notch coffee, etc. Hours:7:30 a.m.-1 p.m. www.chicofarmersmarket.com

The North Valley Plaza Farmers’Market offers produce eachWednesday. Hours: 7:30 a.m.-noon,May 22-Nov. 27. 893-3276. Anotheroption in Chico is the ChapmanFarmers’ Market in the parking lotof the Dorothy F. Johnson Center.Hours: 2-5:30 p.m. Fridays, on thecorner of East 16th and C streets,www.cchaos.org

Chico Cemetery toursTake a tour of Chico’s cemetery.

Free tours last an hour and a halfand are scheduled for the thirdThursday of each month and registra-tion is required. 881 Mangrove Ave.,345-7243

Silver Dollar SpeedwayMost races are held on Friday and

Saturday nights. For a full schedule,including everything from a destruc-tion derby to Pacific Sprints FallNationals. 891-6353, www.silverdollarspeedway.com

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Chico CertifiedFarmers’ Market

Winter Migratory Waterfowl Tour

Each year, from Septemberthrough March, more than 150species of birds, including mallards,cranes, geese and California gulls,migrate to Butte County. By follow-ing a self-guided tour provided bylocal chambers of commerce andwildlife groups, visitors can cover100 miles of nature-filled preserves.Guided 90 minute walks are availablestarting at 10 a.m. on Saturdays and1 p.m. on Sundays through January,departing from the Gray LodgeWildlife Area outside of Gridley. Call846-7505 or visit www.tinyurl.com/graywild for more info.

SeptemberBidwell Bark

Sept. 27, 8 a.m.-noon, One-MileRecreation Area in Bidwell Park.Butte Humane Society’s largestfundraiser of the year with a 5K runor 2K walk, bagel breakfast, dog cos-tume contest, live music, silent auc-tion, vendors, dunk tank and more.www.buttehumane.org

Chico-ConSept. 28, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Chico

Veteran’s Memorial Hall, 554 RioLindo Ave. Chico’s first comic-bookconvention, featuring dozens ofcomic creators, writers and artists,plus vendors and other comics fun.Visit www.facebook.com/ChicoComicCon

OctoberArtoberfest

October, various locations. Amonth-long celebration of Chico’sarts scene, highlighting events pro-duced by all the local art galleries,concert promoters, theaters, andother arts organizations in town.Visit www.friendsoftheartsupstate.orgfor more info and for a guide towhat’s in store.

National Yo-Yo ContestOct. 5, Chico City Plaza. The best

yo-yo hotshots in the country squareoff for all of Chico to see. Free. 893-1414

Touch of ChicoOct. 5, noon-6 p.m., Chico Creek

Nature Center, 1968 E. 8th St. Apeaceful, holistic health event thatKZFR Community Radio has hostedfor 13 years. Enjoy a variety of mas-sage and bodywork under a canopyof trees while local musicians playsweetly along. Only $1 per minutefor bodywork.

Nor Cal Beers & BandsOct. 9, 7 p.m., The Graduate. The

Chico News & Review’s kickoff partyfor Chico Beer Week, featuring threeNor Cal bands and tons of Nor Calbeers on tap. Performers includeChico’s twangy Michelin Embers;Cajun-hillbilly foot-stompers fromthe Trinity Alps, 4 Pounds ofLightning; and Sacramento indie-rockers Exquisite Corps. $5 cover.

Chico Beer WeekOct. 9-18 It’s going to be a fun

week. Chico News & Review andSierra Nevada Brewing Co. presentChico Beer Week 2014. For 10 daysChico’s breweries, bars and restau-rants will host an array of specialevents in celebration of the area’sgrowing craft-beer scene. Chico BeerWeek will feature tap takeovers,beer/food pairings, specialty releas-es, style nights, beer fests, and a lotof other beer-related fun, startingwith the CN&R’s Nor Cal Beers &Bands kickoff party at the Graduate

on Oct. 9, and finishing big withSierra Nevada’s Single, Fresh, Wet &Wild Harvest Festival on Oct. 18.www.chicobeerweek.net, www.facebook.com/chicobeerweek

Chikoko: NeotropolisOct. 11, 7:30 p.m., Silver Dollar

Fairground, commercial building.

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Chikoko, Chico’s busy and inventivefashion/art collective puts on itsannual fall fashion-show and varietyshow. This year’s theme: Neotropolis.More info at www.chikoko.com

Sierra Oro Farm TrailPassport Weekend

Oct. 11-12, locations vary. TourButte County’s farms and wineriesand taste the very best of theirwares. www.sierraoro.org

Open Studios art tourOct. 18-19 & 25-26, various loca-

tions. Chico Art Center’s popular

annual event brings all of Chico’svisual artists into one art-walkingguide, allowing patrons to visit theartist studios, the galleries and otherart spaces in Chico and throughoutButte County over the course of twoweekends. Visit www.chicoartcenter.com for more info.

Focus Film FestOct. 23-25, Sierra Nevada Big

Room and Colusa Hall at Chico State.The annual film festival that honors“diversity and inclusion through doc-umentaries and narrative films” willkick off with an opening gala at theBig Room on Oct. 23 and finish Oct. 24-25 with showings of morethan 30 short and feature-lengthfilms in Chico State’s Colusa Hall.Visit the site for info and a fullschedule: www.focusfilmfestcalifornia.com

Treat Street Oct. 31, 2-5 p.m. Put a costume

on the little ones (12 and younger)and head to more than 60 Chicobusinesses for safe, fun and freetrick-or-treating. www.downtownchico.net

NovemberChristmas Preview

Nov. 23, 4-8 p.m., downtownChico. For Chicoans, this annual tra-dition is the official kick-off of theholiday season. The Sunday beforeThanksgiving, downtown shops get

festively dressed up and filled withcheer to show off their holidaywares, and the streets are closed totraffic to allow the musicians (includ-ing the irrepressibly rockin’ YuleLogs), dancers, Santa and revelers togather and enjoy a night of commu-nal celebration.

Mountain View Christmas Tree Farm

Nov. 28-Dec. 23, 1986 MountainView Drive, Paradise. Choose and cutyour own Christmas trees just up theroad in Paradise.www.mtnviewtrees.com

DecemberCommunity Tree Lighting

Dec. 5, 6 p.m. Enjoy a festivemusical program and St. Nick arriv-ing on an antique fire engine duringthis Chico tradition at the downtownCity Plaza. www.downtownchico.net/events

JanuaryPolar Bear Swim

Jan. 1, 1 p.m. Every year, many,many folks show up with their swimgear and a towel to start off a newyear at Lower Bidwell Park’sSycamore Pool at the One-MileRecreation Area for this Chico tradi-tion of swimming across the chillycreek. Why don’t you join them?

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Snow Goose Festival of the Pacific Flyway

Jan. 21-25. Bird-watch in one ofthe most diverse wildlife corridors ofthe Sacramento Valley. This popularfour-day event includes field trips,presentations, workshops, a banquetand a silent auction. www.snowgoosefestival.org

Keep Chico Weird, Talent Show and Art Exhibit

Jan. 29-Feb. 1. Once again, theChico News & Review celebrates localweirdness of all stripes, with all thefun, creative, funky and freaky per-formers and artists taking the stageat the historic El Rey Theatre for

the second annual Keep Chico WeirdTalent Show on Saturday, Jan. 31,and taking over the walls at the1078 Gallery for the Keep ChicoWeird Art Exhibit.

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If there’s one spotthat best epitomizes

the spirit of Chico, it’sdowntown. The core ofthe city hosts a varietyof places to chow downon local cuisine, samplethe latest fashions andcheck out the art andperformance scene.While strolling alongMain Street orBroadway, let thearchitecture and muralsgive you a glimpse intothe city’s history. Notfar from Bidwell Parkor the Chico Statecampus, downtown isonly a stone’s throwfrom scenic creek viewsand nature walks. Buteven if you never leftthe city’s center, you’dstill stumble upon themyriad markets, festi-vals and other eventsthat downtown hostsevery year.

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Chico CertifiedFarmers’ Market

If it’s Saturday, head straight tothe Chico Certified Farmers’ Market.This year-round local favorite is agreat place to score fresh local pro-duce, meats and other delectables—perfect for a picnic. It also featuresartisan crafts and food vendors, andstreet musicians are often on hand toentertain. Hours: Saturday, 7:30 a.m.-1 p.m., in the parking lotat Second and Wall streets.

Chico City Municipal Center

Next, head about two blockssouth to the city’s administrativeoffices for a look at one of Chico’smost recognizable sculptures—OurHands, a giant pair of hands withiconic images of Chico embedded intheir surface—which is poised outfront. Inside, the building also hostsregular art exhibitions, featuring thework of local artists. MunicipalCenter hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. 411 Main St., www.chico.ca.us

Old Municipal Building Swing around to the front of the

block to the recently renovated OldMunicipal Building, now the home ofthe Chico Chamber of Commerce andVisitor Center, to load up on insidertips and free brochures for areaattractions. Hours: Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 441 Main St., 800-852-8570

Senator Theatre Just south on Main Street, you’ll

find the ornate Senator Theatre,built in 1928 and a major landmarkin Chico’s history. Once home totraveling shows, the Senator becamea movie theater in the mid-20thcentury. Now, it’s the main NorthState stop for some big names inmusic. 517 Main St., 898-1497,www.jmaxproductions.net

Downtown Post Office

Head back up Main and swing lefton Fifth to make a stop at theUnited States Postal Service office.Built in 1916, it’s recognized by theNational Register of Historic Places.With its beautiful arched entrance

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Chico City Plaza The Post Office sits smack dab in

front of City Plaza, the one-block parkin the heart of downtown Chico. Thisis a great spot for people-watching,resting your feet and enjoying thepark’s elaborate fountain. City Plaza isthe venue for a Chico institution forthe past 36 years: Friday NightConcerts. The free concerts are a greatplace to hear live, local music in arange of genres. Fifth and Main streets

Stansbury Home Head one block west to admire

this gleaming-white Victorian at thecorner of West Fifth and Salemstreets. This is Chico’s best-main-tained example of late-19th-centuryItalianate architecture. Hours:Saturday-Sunday 1-4 p.m. 307 W. Fifth St., 895-3848

Hotel Diamond Veer northeast to the beautifully

renovated Hotel Diamond, a classyhomage to the original luxury hotelconstructed in 1904. Now, the hoteloffers fine dining in Johnnie’sRestaurant, standard rooms and lux-ury suites. 220 W. Fourth St, 893-3100, www.hoteldiamondchico.com

El Rey Theatre Two blocks north you’ll find this

historic venue, which dates from1905 and was originally a Vaudevilletheater. It is now used primarily fortouring performers, and showsmovies on weekends. 230 W. SecondSt., www.jmaxproductions.net

Chico Museum Take in some local history, just

around the corner at Second andSalem. The Chico Museum celebratesthe region’s past in a permanent his-torical exhibit, houses a re-creationof a Taoist temple similar to one for-merly located in Chico, and featuresrotating exhibits. Hours: Wednesday-Sunday, noon-4 p.m. 141 Salem St., www.chicomuseum.org

Bidwell Mansion This elegant three-story, 26-room,

pink-and-brown Victorian mansion isChico’s most famous home, namedafter former residents and foundersof Chico, John and Annie Bidwell.The Bidwells entertained guests likePresident Rutherford B. Hayes, JohnMuir and Susan B. Anthony here. On-the-hour tours and a local-historydisplay are available in the visitorcenter. Proximity to the Children’sPlayground ( ) across the creekand the Gateway Science Museum( ) make this the perfect stop foran afternoon of family fun. Hours:Monday noon-5 p.m., Saturday-Sunday 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 525 Esplanade, 895-6144,www.parks.ca.gov

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Chico State University, Butte College, twobeauty schools and a law school, the cityprovides resources for all areas of learning.Founded in 1887, Chico State celebratesover 125 years of traditions and remainsthe second oldest campus in the CaliforniaState University system (behind San JoseState). With more than 25 campus organizations, the university keeps stu-dents, local citizens and visitors engagedwith their various forms of communityinvolvement.

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the 20th century, Kendall Hall,Laxson Auditorium, Trinity Hall andAyres Hall make up the historic quar-ter. Romanesque-style brick buildingsdominate this beautiful area of cam-pus, which also boasts a domedrotunda, bell tower and rose garden.

Janet Turner Print Museum Adjacent to the Museum of

Anthropology in Meriam Library, theJanet Turner Print Museum displaysan impressive collection of fine artprints from artists including Dali,Durer, Goya, Miro, Rembrandt, Renoirand Tamayo, as well as prints by themuseum’s late benefactor, artist andChico State art professor JanetTurner. Hours: Monday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., or by appointment.898-4476, www.janetturner.org

Laxson Auditorium A cornerstone of the historic

quarter, this majestic auditorium alsohosts the major music, theater anddance events on campus, includingthe spring musical, North StateSymphony Orchestra concerts andperformances by world-class touringartists. The auditorium also housesthe Laxson Fine Art Gallery, whichfeatures works by students and someof the Chico area’s most prominentartists. University Box Office: 898-6333. Laxson Fine Art Gallery: 898-5331. www.chicoperformances.com

Meriam Library Chico State’s Meriam Library is

the state’s largest library north ofSacramento and an important region-al information resource. 898-5862,www.csuchico.edu/library

Performing Arts Center (PAC)

This large building just east ofthe BMU is the hub of the universi-ty’s extensive performing-arts pro-gram. It houses two excellent the-aters and a recital hall that hostpublic performances.

University Art Gallery A student-centered exhibition

space in Trinity Hall that focuses onoriginal works by regional, national

and international artists. Hours:Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 898-5864

Valene L. Smith Museum ofAnthropology

Located on the first floor ofMeriam Library, this teaching muse-

um features rotating exhibitions,photos and artifacts, with the aim ofpromoting respect and appreciationfor human diversity. Admission free;donations welcome. Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. 898-5397,www.csuchico.edu/anthmuseum


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More educationButte College

Opened in 1968, the local commu-nity college has come a long waysince its early years when classeswere held in portable buildings. Inthe mid-1970s, Butte College movedto its spacious campus located on a928-acre wildlife refuge in thefoothills between Oroville and Chico.

In recent years, the campus corehas changed dramatically, with acomplete overhaul and expansion ofthe library, and the addition of threenew state-of-the-art buildings. Theimpressive two-story Arts Buildingoffers a keyboard lab, a full digitalrecording studio, a print studio, acutting-edge graphic-design lab andthe fabulous Black Box Theatre.

Butte College also runs a satellitecampus in Chico, making it possiblefor students to attend classes with-out making the drive to the maincampus. Butte College’s newest addi-tion is the Skyway Center in southChico, home to the automotive-technology program.

The accredited two-year collegeoffers associate degrees and fullytransferable general-education cours-es, as well as vocational-certificateprograms. More than 21,000 studentsattend the school.

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serve and the natural heart and soulof the Chico community. Divided byManzanita Avenue, the park compris-es two distinct sections. The area tothe west of Manzanita bordering BigChico Creek is known as Lower Park,while the land to the east, whichextends into the Sierra Nevadafoothills, is known as Upper Park.

Lower Park’s thick canopy of treesprovides shade for its many flat,grassy knolls. And Upper Park, whichextends five miles along both sidesof Big Chico Creek Canyon, ranges interrain from slight slopes to ruggedrock faces. To reserve picnic areas,call 896-7800. For trail and road con-

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PARKS

You don’t need a gym membership to stayactive in Chico. With the city’s impressive col-

lection of parks, there’s plenty of outdoor spacefor running, walking or tossing the Frisbee aroundwith friends. Chico’s most notable open space,Bidwell Park, is one of the largest municipal parksin the United States, providing our town withthousands of acres of shade, rugged hiking terrainand swimming holes. Given to the city as a giftby Annie Bidwell (wife of Chico founder JohnBidwell), residents and visitors have been enjoy-ing the beautiful natural space for over 100 years.



ditions, call 896-7899.Within Bidwell Park, there are a number of special

spots to relax with friends and family, or go on a hike orbike ride:

Lower ParkCaper Acres

A much-beloved playground for children with a soft,spongy central area full of things for kids to climb on,including an impressive mosaic sea serpent created bylocal artist Robin Indar. Open 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday. 500 South Park Drive

Cedar GroveCedar Grove Picnic Area and Meadow offers easily

accessible picnic tables and barbecues along with a greenplace to relax near the creek. Access to the World of

Trees Independence Trail. 7:30 a.m.-an hour after sunset.1890 E. Eighth St.

Chico Creek Nature Center The family-friendly Chico Creek Nature Center features

a nonreleasable living animal collection—the JaneeceWebb Living Animal Museum—as well as the Howard S.Tucker Exhibit Hall and Kristie’s Nature Lab, along withcreek access and picnic tables. 1978 E. Eighth St., 891-4671, www.bidwellpark.org

One-Mile Recreation Area Soaking up the sun, swimming in the huge Sycamore

Pool or picnicking beneath the towering valley oaks andwhite-barked sycamore trees is what One-Mile is allabout. With its barbecues, horseshoe pits and playingfields, One-Mile is located just a few blocks from down-town and is easily reached through entrances on Fourthor Fifth streets.

Lower Bidwell Park trailsFoot, bicycle and equestrian paths run the length of

Chico’s Lower Bidwell Park through stately oak grovesand near the riparian zone of Big Chico Creek, wherecreekside trails offer beautiful views of the water amidthe seclusion of the park’s many trees. Take South ParkDrive or Peterson Memorial Way to any turnoff.

Upper ParkEquestrian Center

Horse lovers and their equine friends are welcome onmany trails in Bidwell Park. Equestrian events are held inthe arena, which is open to the public Tuesday-Thursday.Accessible from Wildwood Avenue.

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Five-Mile Recreation Area At the foot of Upper Bidwell Park,

Five-Mile is either a kicking-off pointfor forays into the canyon or a greatdestination on its own. Picnic tables,barbecues and ample space make it apopular spot for group gatherings.Take Vallombrosa east to the end,turn right on Manzanita, left onCentennial, and the area is to the left.

Hooker Oak Recreation Area Home to the beautiful baseball

facility Doryland Field, several soft-ball fields, a children’s playgroundand the Sherwood Forest Kids’ DiscGolf Course (which is often full ofadults). Take Vallombrosa Avenueeast, turn left on Manzanita—Hooker Oak will be on your right.

Horseshoe Lake A perfect place to walk the dog

(complete with a designated off-leash area) or do some fishing.Horseshoe Lake also serves as ajumping-off point for the park’s milesof rugged trails. Visit nearby ChicoCommunity Observatory for nightlyconstellation tours (go to www.chicoobservatory.org for more info).

North Rim TrailSkirting the north edge of Upper

Park along Big Chico Creek canyon,the North Rim offers one of thearea’s most popular trails. The “B”Trail, which descends from the NorthRim, is hiking at its finest—ruggedand scenic. Take Wildwood Avenueoff Manzanita Avenue, then go 1.5 miles to the parking lot.

Peregrine Point Trailhead & Disc Golf Course

Chico’s 18-hole disc golf courseoffers a challenge for avid discgolfers and breathtaking views of BigChico Creek Canyon. The course isabout 4 miles past Bruce Road onHighway 32, with an entrance on theleft. www.chico-outsiders.com

South Rim TrailFor the adventuresome soul, this

lesser-known but highly enjoyabletrail is one of the more rugged inUpper Bidwell Park. The trail runsthrough the old police pistol range,above Bidwell Park Golf Course and

up into the south side of the canyon.For a day hike, go up the South RimTrail to the less-populated south sideof Bear Hole and return on UpperPark Road or the creekside Yahi Trail.The trailhead is beyond Five-Mile,where Centennial Drive dead-ends atChico Canyon Road.

Upper Park Road Wildwood Avenue in Chico turns

into a rocky, rutted dirt road 2 milesinto Upper Bidwell Park, where itbecomes Upper Park Road. It’s usual-ly passable with most vehicles in dryweather. The road runs 5 miles to theend of Upper Bidwell Park along BigChico Creek, with parking availableat the lots at the various swimmingholes along the way. Three trails par-allel Upper Park Road to the north—Lower, Middle and Upper trails. Thelatter two are favored by mountainbikers and hikers alike for their up-and-down ruggedness and secludedscenery.

Wildwood Park This 17-acre park near the gateway

to Upper Bidwell Park in Chico fea-tures state-of-the-art equipment thatis second to none. The site also hascovered picnic areas and two softballfields. Located at 100 WildwoodAve., off of Manzanita Avenue.

Yahi Trail Designated on trail markers as

“easiest,” the Yahi Trail runs alongBig Chico Creek in Upper BidwellPark. Constructed in 1967 by thelocal Yahi Group of the Sierra Club,the trail is notable for its lush, shadygreenery and access to numerous pic-turesque spots along the creek.

Erosion is a problem on the Yahi, sono bikers or horses are allowed. Justeast of Horseshoe Lake at the end ofUpper Park Road.

Other parks andplaygrounds Baroni Park

Located in a quiet southeastChico neighborhood, family-friendlyBaroni Park offers play equipment, afull-sized basketball court and alarge green space. Corner of Baroniand Via Mission drives.

Chico City Plaza This one-block park in the heart

of downtown Chico (between Fourthand Fifth streets, and Main Streetand Broadway) includes lighting, anelaborate concert stage and a spec-tacular ground-level fountain. Theplaza is host to Chico’s summertimeFriday Night Concerts and is other-wise a great place to people watchor rest your feet.

Chico Oxidation PondsWildlife Sanctuary

It might sound like an odd placeto visit, but you can walk on the lev-ees behind Chico’s Water PollutionControl Plant and find many speciesof local and migrating waterfowl andother birds and mammals. The trailloops around ponds for about 2 milesbehind the plant. There is even aviewing blind. Take West Fifth Streetuntil it becomes Chico River Roadjust outside of town, and go another

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3 miles until you see the plant onyour left. 7 a.m-7 p.m. daily throughMarch, www.altacal.org/sites/OxidationPonds

Comanche Trail A 1-mile self-guided loop through

the Mendocino National Forest’sGenetic Resource & ConservationCenter (commonly referred to as “thetree farm”) in south Chico. The hikefeatures many varieties of statelytrees bordering a fast-flowing creek.Most of the trail is wheelchair acces-sible. Open weekdays during the day.Drive to the gate at the end ofCramer Lane. 895-1176

Community Park Officially known as Community

Park, but also called “20th StreetPark,” this popular 20-acre space fea-tures tennis courts, baseball, softballand soccer fields, a large playground,barbecues, picnic tables and a sculp-ture of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.1900 Dr Martin Luther King Jr.Parkway, 895-4711

DeGarmo Park This park in north Chico features

the town’s only dog park, a fullyfenced grassy area with doggiedrinking fountains and benches forrelaxing. The site also includes threeball fields, walking paths, a play-ground, restrooms, benches and alarge, sheltered picnic and conces-sion area. Take The Esplanade northto Leora Court.

Dorothy Johnson Center Located near the heart of Chico’s

southside Chapmantown neighbor-hood, the Dorothy JohnsonNeighborhood Center comprises 3 acres and features a fenced play-ground, a basketball court, a picnicarea, an indoor basketball court anda pool table. 775 E. 16th St.

Hancock Park Tucked away in the midst of a

north Chico neighborhood, this grassyarea off Marigold Avenue featureswalking paths and disc-golf baskets.

Humboldt Neighborhood Park

For skateboarding and inline skat-ing, this Chico park features a

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Oak Way Park This popular neighborhood park

offers basketball courts, lightedwalking paths and plenty of openfield for flag football or just a gameof catch. At the corner of WestEighth Avenue and Highway 32.

Peterson Park Peterson Park in north Chico fea-

tures a basketball court, a children’splayground and picnic tables. OffCrater Lake Drive.

Rotary Park Tiny Rotary Park includes a small

playground, basketball court, picnictables and barbecues that attractpeople of all ages throughout theday. The park is a frequent site forpick-up basketball games. West 16thStreet and Broadway.

Teichert PondsDubbed “The Accidental Wetland”

by Chico Creek Nature Center natu-ralist Jon Aull, Teichert Ponds “hostsome of Chico’s most interesting wildinhabitants,” including wood ducks,beavers and herons. The obscurethree-pond area is visible on the eastside of Highway 99, between the20th Street and Highway 32 exits.

Verbena Fields This 21-acre, rough-hewn nature

park was formerly a gravel quarry.Located between Lindo Channel andEast First Avenue near VerbenaAvenue, the park features nativeplants, a walking trail loop and thecolorful Mechoopda Trail YouthMural.

Public golf coursesBidwell Park Golf Course

A picturesque 18-hole, par-72course in Chico’s Upper Bidwell Park.Professional lessons are available,along with apparel and equipment.Open every day except Christmasfrom dawn to dusk. Regular greensfee, which includes a golf cart, is $40on weekdays and $48 on weekendsand holidays. About a mile upWildwood Avenue. 891-8417,www.golfbidwellpark.com/course.html

Dingerville USA GolfKnown for its friendly staff, this

nine-hole course near Palermo isopen daily. Greens fees: $10. 5813Pacific Heights Road, Oroville, 533-9343, www.dingervilleusa.com

Lake Oroville Golf andEvent Center

The nine-hole, par-33 LakeOroville Golf Course requires collaredshirts. Scheduling a tee time is alsonecessary after 5 p.m. 5131 RoyalOaks Drive, Oroville, 589-0777,www.lakeorovillegolfandeventcenter.com

Lava Creek Golf Course Lava Creek is a scenic, year-round

nine-hole course and driving range.For disc golfers, greens fees are $4.5235 Clark Road, Paradise, 872-4653

Paradise Pines Golf Course This course is just a short drive

from Chico in the wooded SierraNevada foothills community ofMagalia. The course offers nine holesplus a driving range. 13917 SouthPark Drive, 873-1111, www.paradisepinesgolfcourse.com

The Practice Tee at Sunset Hills

This nine-hole course in northChico has been renovated with sandtraps and small target greens to goalong with a driving range and prac-tice putting course. 13301 GarnerLane, 342-4600

Sevillano Links Golf Course Worth the 45-minute drive from

Chico, this scenic, John DalySignature, 18-hole championshipcourse at Rolling Hills Casino inCorning was named “Best New GolfCourse” by Golfweek magazine. 2657 Barham Ave., 528-4600,www.sevillanolinks.com

Skyway Golf ParkThis six-hole Chico course offers

lights for night golfing, a drivingrange and three golf pros on staff.Reservations recommended. Openseven days a week. 1 Longest Drive,899-8108, www.skywaygolfpark.com

Table Mountain Golf Course This public 18-hole course is flat

and includes fast greens and widefairways, providing ample landingareas. The facility offers two practicegreens and a driving range. 2700 OroDam Blvd. West, Oroville, 533-3922,www.tablemountaingolf.com

Tuscan Ridge Golf ClubThe club’s challenging 18-hole

championship golf course windsthrough the lava rock over undulat-ing foothill terrain bordering theSkyway between Chico and Paradise.The course is open to the public andmemberships are available. 3100Skyway, 624-7006, www.tuscanridgeclub.com

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3rd Floor Art Gallery Chico State’s Associated Students

runs this gallery, which featuresoriginal student works throughoutthe school year. Located in the third-floor lobby of the Bell MemorialUnion at Chico State, 898-5489

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Chico takes pride in its love for local art culture. The spirit of the city lives in each

art gallery and theater around town (and thereare lots of them!). Whether you’re hoping toget involved in a project yourself, or you justwant to admire the eclectic mix of perform-ances and exhibits around town, Chico haswhat you’re seeking. The community of localartists thrives on the support of fellow enthu-siasts, so there are opportunities to getinvolved, too. See our guide for listings ofperformance venues, galleries and spaces totake various workshops and classes.

Chico State Department ofMusic and Theatre


Getting culturedGetting cultured

and local art in an intimate atmos-phere. Hours: Wednesday-Saturday,11 a.m.-5 p.m. 180 E. Ninth Ave.,Ste. 1, 894-6900

Art Etc. The place for art supplies, framing

and rotating exhibits from localartists. Hours: Tuesday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 122 W. Third St., 895-1161, www.artetc-chico.com

The Art House An urban art garden/gallery with

sculpture and ceramics by Dave andJana Lawton. Hours: 1-5 p.m.Sunday, and by appointment. 325 Nord Ave., 894-1843,www.chicoarthouse.com

Avenue 9 Gallery Avenue 9 is an art guild, with 20

artist-members who collectively makedecisions about the direction of thegallery and always have a samplingof their work on display. Each guildmember is a “featured artist” at thegallery once a year. Hours:Wednesday-Sunday, noon-5 p.m. 180 E. Ninth Ave., 879-1821,www.avenue9gallery.com

AVL Looms Located in Chico since 1980, AVL

Looms is a world-famous textile-equipment manufacturing company.The company still builds all productsat its headquarters on Park Avenue.AVL builds a variety of looms, fromits smallest (a 16-inch product con-trolled by an iPhone) all the way up

to 20-foot-wide professional ruglooms. AVL has shipped its productsto all 50 states, and more than 80 countries. Tours are available by appointment. 2360 Park Ave, 893-4915, www.avlusa.com

Butte Art & Design DigitalOutdoor Gallery (BAD DOG)

The Butte Art & Design DigitalOutdoor Gallery has two outdoorlocations: at the business departmenton Butte College’s main campus, andin downtown Chico at Second andBroadway. 222 W. Second St., 899-3223

Chico Air Museum The Chico Air Museum, which is

located at the Chico MunicipalAirport, celebrated 10 years in 2014.The museum consists of an outdooraircraft display, as well as an indoorexhibit of interesting and historicaviation artifacts. Hours: Saturdays,10 a.m.-4 p.m., or by appointment.170 Convair Ave., 345-6468

Chico All Fired Up Chico All Fired Up is an open stu-

dio with clay-working tools and aceramic-supply outlet with clays,glazes, tools and raw materials. Thereare also classes and opportunities forparties and workshops. Now part ofthe Work Training Center, a nonprofitfocused on adults with disabilities.Open Tuesday-Sunday (call fortimes). 830 Broadway, 894-5227,www.allfiredupchico.org

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Chico Art School & Gallery Offers adults and children ongoing

instruction in painting and drawingin various mediums. Classes taughtby Janet Lombardi Blixt, voted BestLocal Artist for five years. 336 Broadway, Ste. 20. 570-3895,www.chicoartschool.com

Chico Museum Housed in a 1905 Carnegie

Library, the Chico Museum’s exhibitopening Oct. 4 is “Mik ‘cupu dy: ThisIs Our Home, Here We Remain,”which depicts the history of theMechoopda Tribe, from their perspec-tive. A second exhibit, “100 Years ofChico History: 1860-1960,” capturesthat century through photographsand artifacts from the museum’s col-lection. Suggested donation: $3 foradults, $2 for seniors and students.Children 12 and under free. OpenWednesday-Sunday, noon-4 p.m. 141 Salem St., 891-4336, www.chicomuseum.org

Chico Paper Co. In the heart of downtown, this

custom framing and retail shop fea-tures works by more than 25 promi-nent local artists, plus an excellentselection of greeting cards. Hours:Weekdays, 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m.;Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday,noon-4 p.m. 345 Broadway, 891-0900, www.chicopapercompany.com

Gateway Science Museum Gateway offers a few science and

natural history exhibits a semester.Hours: Wednesday-Sunday, noon-5 p.m. 624 Esplanade, 898-412,www.csuchico.edu/gateway

Healing Art Gallery Healing Art Gallery features

exhibits by Northern California artistswhose lives have been touched bycancer. Hours: Weekdays, 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. 265 Cohasset Road, 332-3856

James Snidle Fine Arts & Appraisals

Based in Chico and San Francisco,the James Snidle gallery offers fine-arts and personal-property appraisals,gallery shows, art restoration andconservation as well as art showsfeaturing the works of excitingartists from Chico and beyond.Hours: Wednesday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 254 E. Fourth St., 343-2930,www.jamessnidlefinearts.com

Janet Turner Print Museum Besides some 3,500 prints by suchartists as Goya, Rembrandt andRenoir—as well as the museum’snamesake—this print museum alsoshowcases student print exhibits andsponsors the annual Janet TurnerNational Print Competition andExhibition. Hours: Monday-Saturday,11 a.m.-4 p.m., or by appointment.Meriam Library at Chico State, 898-5351, www.janetturner.org

Orient & Flume Art Glass Art glass at its finest. This Chico

gallery offers interested buyers avariety of vases, bowls and assortedglassworks. Watch the glassblowers attheir trade weekdays until 1 p.m.2161 Park Ave. Hours: Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 893-0373,www.orientandflume.com

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University Art Gallery A student-centered gallery

exhibiting local, national and inter-national artists. 100 Trinity Hall,Chico State campus. Hours: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 898-5864,www.csuchico.edu/art/galleries/univgallery.html

The Vagabond Rose Gallery & Framing

This gallery, owned by MarilynSouza for more than 25 years, fea-tures exhibits from local artists thatrotate on a monthly basis. Hours:Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.236 Main St., 343-1110

Valene L. Smith Museum ofAnthropology

The museum offers exhibitions,lectures, children’s programs and K-12 outreach. Chico State studentsdesign and install the exhibits.Admission is free, but donations arewelcome. Hours: Tuesday-Saturday,11 a.m.-3 p.m. Meriam Library, firstfloor, 898-5397, www.csuchico.edu/anthmuseum

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Pageant Theatre This downtown Chico establish-

ment presents art-house films in acasual atmosphere. Get there earlyfor the couches in the front row, anddon’t miss out on CheapskateMondays: all seats just $3. 351 E. Sixth St., 343-0663,www.pageantchico.com

TheaterBlue Room Theatre

This outfit brings community the-ater to a professional level with well-produced, cutting-edge and classicaldramas and comedies featuring tal-ented local actors, with scripts rang-ing from the locally written to theaward-winning. Year-round produc-tions, classes and workshops by theBlue Room Theatre Young Companyoffer opportunities for kids. 139 W. First St. (upstairs), 895-3749,www.blueroomtheatre.com

Butte College Black BoxTheatre

Each semester since the 1970s thecommunity college has presented onedrama or musical, ranging from clas-sical to contemporary productions,

and Butte College’s new state-of-the-art Black Box Theatre is the idealplace to stage them. 3536 ButteCampus Drive, Oroville, 895-2994

California Regional Theatre A newer addition to Chico’s the-

ater scene, CRT produces large-scalemusicals in CUSD’s Center for theArts at Pleasant Valley High Schooland offers educational opportunitiesfor children regularly throughout theyear. 475 East Ave., 800-722-4522,www.crtshows.com

Chico State Department ofMusic and Theatre

Throughout the academic year,the department presents plays in twospaces (Harlen Adams Theatre andWismer Theatre) inside thePerforming Arts Center, as well as a

musical production in LaxsonAuditorium each spring. Chico Statecampus, 898-6333,www.csuchico.edu/muta

Chico Theater Company Chico Theater Company has been

producing family-friendly musicaltheater productions for more than adecade. They also produce non-musi-cal comedies and children’s theatershows. The theater is intimate withseating for only 200 and a great viewof the stage from anywhere in thehouse. 166 Eaton Road, 894-3282,www.chicotheatercompany.com

CUSD Center for the Arts Chico Unified School District’s

Center for the Arts at Pleasant ValleyHigh School offers performances bylocal high schools as well asCalifornia Regional Theatre. 475 East Ave., 800-722-4522, www.crtshows.com

Rogue Theatre Rogue Theatre, which holds its

performances at various venuesaround town, is a rebellious troupewith sporadic productions of chal-lenging contemporary theater.www.chicorogue.com

Slow TheatreA brand-new theater committed

to the slow development of its pro-ductions. Performances—such as theannual Butcher Shop theater festi-val—are staged at various local ven-ues. [email protected],www.slowtheatre.com

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The Banshee The Banshee is a downtown fix-

ture, fashioned in Irish-pub stylewith a long bar and a vast assort-ment of foreign brews in bottles andon tap. The pub grub is first rate, toboot. 132 W. Second St., 895-9670

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Bella’s Sports Pub This downtown establishment is

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B Street Oyster Co.This new downtown eatery is

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once the sun’s gonedown. Want to see ashow? Chico’s got it. Wantto grab some drinks withfriends? Chico’s definitelythe place to be. With allthe bars, performancevenues and clubs tochoose from, the onlything you’ll be lacking ishours in the night. Withthe variety of weeklythemed events, from triviato funk night to karaoke,you don’t have to waituntil the weekend to havea good time. For thosewilling to cruise a fewmiles out of the city lim-its, Oroville boasts twolively casinos for all ofyour gambling adven-tures.

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Burgers & Brew Serving grass-fed beef burgers and

world-class brews, this downtownestablishment has an outdoor patioin addition to indoor seating. Openlate on weekends. 201 Broadway,879-9100

Café Coda Serving beer and wine, Café Coda

hosts an eclectic variety of livemusic, from local acoustic and rockacts to national touring bands. 265 Humboldt Ave., 566-9476,www.cafecoda.com

Crazy Horse Saloon This large bar specializes in coun-

try music. There’s occasional livemusic and even a mechanical bull toride (after you sign some legalpaperwork). 303 Main St., 894-5408

Crush Italian Cuisine & Lounge

Well known for its hoppin’ latehappy hour, this restaurant/bar is anupscale option downtown with anawesome patio view. 201 Broadway,342-7000, www.chicocrush.com

The DownLo The DownLo’s claim to fame is its

expansive billiards room with 10Diamond tables, darts and occasionallive music. This sports bar also fea-tures pub-grub and 17 televisions.319 Main St., 892-2473

Duffy’s Tavern A local institution, Duffy’s

features an old-school jukeboxand an odd medley of wall deco-rations. There’s regular DJs play-ing dance music and occasionallive rock shows too. 337 MainSt., 343-7718

Edwards PremiumSpirits

This upscale bar shares anentryway (and owner) withQuackers. With a fireplace, foun-tain and premium spirits, this iscertainly the quieter choice.Available for private parties. 968 East Ave., 895-3825

The End Zone This sports bar and restau-

rant serves up more than a

dozen appetizers, along with burgers,sandwiches, salads and weekendbrunch. Open daily with late hours.250 Cohasset Road, 345-7330

The Graduate One of the larger venues in town,

this sports bar and restaurant offersa variety of yummy eats. It’s locatedin the middle of the student neigh-borhood, but billiards and arcadegames make it popular among fami-lies as well as the college crowd. 344 W. Eighth St., 343-2790,www.thegraduatechico.com

The Handle Bar The Handle Bar offers a German-

inspired pub menu to compliment ahost of specialty craft beers (with afocus on regional brews). 2070 E. 20th St., 894-2337,www.facebook.com/handlebarchico

The Holiday Inn Lounge This club inside the Holiday Inn

serves food, beer, wine and cocktailsand typically draws a more maturecrowd than the downtown bars. 685 Manzanita Court, 345-2491

Joe’s Bar Recently redone, Joe’s Bar main-

tains its down-home atmosphere inthe south-campus neighborhood,with wood chips on the floor andfriendly bartenders. 749 W. Fifth St.,894-3612

Johnnie’s Restaurant Located inside the historic Hotel

Diamond, Johnnie’s offers seafood,steaks and tapas, and cocktails.www.johnniesrestaurant.com. Lunchand dinner daily, Sunday brunch.220 W. Fourth St., 895-1515

LaSalles LaSalles features two stages—one

next to the dance floor in the mainbarroom and one on the outdoorpatio under the trees. Both featurecover bands, touring outfits and localmusicians. This is a college-focusedclub, but popular drink specials andmusical acts attract a mixed clien-tele. 229 Broadway, 893-1891,www.lasallesbar.com

Last Call Lounge If you’re tired of the college

scene, head out toward the airportand stop at this bar hiding in theWalgreens shopping center that fea-tures two pool tables and a smokingpatio. 876 East Ave., 895-3213

Lost on MainThis bar and nightclub features a

number of DJs and other live showsin an art-rich environment at its spa-cious downtown location. Also, theyhave lasers! 319 Main St., 891-1853

Madison Bear GardenOutrageous hanging decorations

make this Chico classic perhaps theworst place to be in the event of anearthquake. Tasty grill items andoutside seating draw families by day,while drink specials, karaoke andadult tricycle races draw students bynight. 316 W. Second St., 891-1639,www.madisonbeargarden.com

Maltese Bar & Tap Room This south-Chico watering hole’s

stainless-steel and wood décor givesit the look of a classic neighborhoodbar. It also boasts a patio, a pooltable and shuffleboard. 1600 ParkAve., 343-4915

Monks Wine Lounge &Bistro

Bringing a touch of sophisticationdowntown, Monks offers an extensivewine list and various appetizers,tapas and delicious gourmet entrées

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Monstros Pizza & Subs This pizza-and-subs eatery has

established itself as the go-to spotfor punk-rock shows catering topunks of all ages. 628 W. SacramentoAve., 345-7672

Nash’s Restaurant This restaurant/bar on The

Esplanade attracts a crowd of regu-lars on weekends, and features a liveblues jam on the first Wednesday ofevery month as well as occasionallive music. www.nashsrestaurantchico.com. Breakfast weekdays,brunch weekends. Lunch weekdays,dinner nightly (except Sunday). 1717 Esplanade, 896-1147

Oasis Bar & Grill By the railroad tracks near the

Chico State campus, the Oasis hostsboth students and neighborhood reg-ulars. There are daily drink specials,pub grub, shuffleboard, new pooltables and ping-pong. 1007 W. First St., 343-4305, www.oasisbarandgrill.net

Panama Bar & Cafe Panama’s, as it’s known locally,

offers a wide array of Long Island-style“teas” served in big glasses and madestiff. They also serve a decent selec-tion of burgers, sandwiches, saladsand other dishes to help soak up thebooze. 177 E. Second St., 895-8817,www.panamabarcafeinchico.com

Park Ave Pub A full bar, plus half-pound burg-

ers and fresh-cut fries at this cozysouth-Chico watering hole. 2010 ParkAve., 893-3500, www.parkavepub.net

Peking Chinese Restaurant A Chinese restaurant by day,

Peking transforms into a full-fledgeddance venue on Friday nights duringthe Bassmint, a weekly electronicashowcase. 243 W. Second St., 895-3888, www.facebook.com/bassmintchico

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Riley’s One of Chico’s most popular col-

lege bars with an emphasis on theGreek crowd. Riley’s is known for its“power hour” every Thursday from 9-10 p.m. when drinks start at aquarter and progressively increase by a quarter every 15 minutes. 702 W. Fifth St., 343-7459,www.rileysbar.com.

Scotty’s Landing Off the beaten path, Scotty’s

Landing is a great place to drink acold one and munch on somethingfrom the grill. You can also sing thenight away during regular karaokenights. Occasionally live bands per-form on the deck overlooking theSacramento River. 12609 River Road,710-2020

Shenanigan’s Bar & Grill North Chico’s newest sports bar,

specializing in good food, gooddrinks and great customer service.3312 Esplanade, 809-1088, www.facebook.com/ShenanigansChico

Studio Inn Cocktail Lounge This bar on the north end of town

next to Priya Indian Cuisine offersoccasional live music. 2582 Esplanade, 343-0662

Tackle Box Bar & Grill This is the place to go if you want

a little fried alligator or frog legs (ora burger, for the less adventurous)—not to mention live rock, blues andcountry acts—with your brew. Thissouth Chico hotspot serves breakfast,lunch and dinner, and has a full bar.375 E. Park Ave., 345-7499,www.tackleboxchico.com

Tres Hombres Long Bar & Grill

Featuring an attractive long barto cozy up to—by yourself or with adate—choose from over 120 differentpremium tequilas for a custom-made

margarita. “Tres” offers delicious sit-down fare in addition to a yummytaco bar and wonderful Euro-cafe-style seating outside. 100 Broadway,342-0425, www.treshombreslongbarandgrill.com

University Bar The U-Bar is a popular basement

hangout located on the corner ofWall and Second streets. It has every-thing you need in a college bar—cheap pints, pool tables, an air-hock-ey table and an extremely loud juke-box. 191 E. Second St., 898-0630,www.facebook.com/theubar

The Winchester Goose The Winchester Goose is first and

foremost a craft beer bar. But in caseyou need something to wash downthat IPA with, there’s an eclecticfood menu, too. And mustaches. Lotsof mustaches. 800 Broadway, 715-0099. www.thewinchestergoose.com

CasinosCasino 99

Chico’s only card room now offersblackjack, casino games and pubgrub. 1414 Park Ave., 892-2282

Feather Falls Casino With gaming aplenty, this casino

frequently welcomes touring musi-cians and other entertainers. Eat atthe cafe or buffet and stay the nightat The Lodge, which has a fitnesscenter and an indoor/outdoor swim-ming pool area. Check out the casi-no’s newest restaurant, the FeatherFalls Casino Brewing Co., featuringhouse-brewed beers, gourmet food(including fresh sushi and sashimi)and live music. 3 Alverda Drive,Oroville, 533-3855, www.featherfallscasino.com

Gold Country Casino This casino boasts an 87-room

hotel, plenty of gaming, and anarray of other entertainment options,including karaoke, bowling, comedynight, live music and wide-screenTVs. The facility also has a steak-house, buffet, café and an espressobar. 4020 Olive Highway, Oroville,(800) 803-1911, www.goldcountrycasino.com

Rolling Hills CasinoIn addition to gaming and a vari-

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Other hotspotsAMF Orchard Lanes

More than a bowling alley, thisentertainment center serves beer andhas an arcade, a snack bar, pro shopand plenty of fun. 2397 Esplanade,895-3257, www.amf.com/orchardlanes

Chico State The campus offers several places

to catch a band, or even a symphony,to liven up your evening. LaxsonAuditorium hosts world-class musicalacts and other performers fromaround the globe, thanks to the mostprestigious promoter in town, ChicoPerformances. 400 W. First St., 898-4636, www.chicoperformances.com

El Rey Theatre This historic venue has housed a

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The RendezvousAn elegant venue that’s also

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Senator Theatre The ornate Senator Theatre not

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including a vegetarian menu. Lunch,Monday-Thursday; dinner, Monday-Saturday. 117 W. Second St., 342-7121$$

Chan Pheng’s MandarinCuisine

Serving Mandarin, Hunan andSzechuan cuisine. Delivery available.1140 Mangrove Ave., 894-6888 $

Chicoichi RamenChicoichi Ramen features a simple

menu of authentic ramen, donburi, sal-ads and sushi in a comfortable Japanesesetting. Patio dining available; livemusic on Friday evenings. 243 W. NinthSt., 891-9044 $

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For being a small city,Chico offers a big

menu when it comes todining choices. You’llfind more than 250restaurants, pubs andcafes to satiate yourhunger. Some are namesyou already know, butcheck out the diverseselection of local eater-ies, many offering dishesmade from the bounty ofour local agriculturalarea. From local pizzajoints to gourmetCalifornia cuisine, thecity offers deliciouschoices to match every-one’s cravings. And food-ies, don’t forget aboutany of the many foodtrucks and street vendorsyou’ll find (and smell)around the streets ofChico.

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Cocodine Thai Cuisine Specializing in flavorful and

healthy authentic central andnortheastern (Issan) Thai cuisine.2485 Notre Dame Blvd., Ste. 250,891-1800 $$

Egg Roll King Chinese-style fast food; drive-

through window and indoor seatingavailable. 659 Palmetto Ave., 893-1838 $

Enjoy Teriyaki Delicious Korean specialties,

including bibimbab and cellophanenoodles. Also serving potstickers,tempura and teriyaki combos fordining in or taking out. Beer andsake served, open late on week-ends. 450 Broadway, 899-9344 $

Everyday VietnameseCuisine

New restaurant on the west side oftown offering Vietnamese food, coffeeand tea. Open daily, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. 951Nord Ave., Ste. A, 893-2888 $

Gen Kai Japanese Cuisine &Sushi Bar

Try traditional Japanese dishes or thesushi bar at this longtime Chico favorite.605 Mangrove Ave., 345-7226,www.genkaichico.net $$

Ginger’s Chinese Restaurant Specializing in Szechuan, Mandarin

and Hunan cuisine. 2201 Pillsbury Road,345-8862 $$

Happy Garden This family-run restaurant specializes

in delicious, healthy Chinese cuisine servedin generous portions in a nice atmosphere.Dine-in or take-out available. 180 CohassetRoad, 893-2574 or 893-5068 $

House of Bamboo Vibrant Southeast Asian dishes made

with locally sourced ingredients. 163 E.Second St., 893-8811, www.chicohb.com$$

Hula’s Chinese Bar-B-Q All-you-can-eat Mongolian barbecue

with fresh vegetables, noodles, meats andsauces. Beer and wine available. 2540Esplanade, 342-8564; 1937 E. 20th St.,342-6304, www.hulasbbq.com $$

Izakaya Ichiban A sister restaurant to Big Tuna Sushi

Bistro, serving Japanese tapas and tradi-tional Japanese cuisine. 2000 Notre DameBlvd., 342-8500 $$

Japanese Blossoms Offering authentic Japanese food and

a sushi bar. 2995 Esplanade, 891-9022 $$

Kwando Restaurant Featuring a hibachi grill and Chinese

buffet featuring a huge sushi bar, saladbar, carving bar, oysters, shrimp, dimsum, soup, fish, desserts and appetizers.740 Mangrove Ave., 343-6788 $$

Mekkala Thai Cuisine A family-owned and -operated Thai

restaurant offering an elevated but casualdining experience. Lunch specials andtake-out available. 1196 E. Lassen Ave.,636-4620 $

Noodle House Delicious Vietnamese and Asian-fusion

cuisine including soups, bowls and wraps.605 Mangrove Ave., 345-2022,www.noodlehousechico.com $

Ojiya Japanese Steakhouse& Sushi Bar

Sit around the hibachi and watch thechefs grill steaks, seafood and vegetarianfare. There’s a sushi bar, too. 2477 ForestAve., 899-1199 $$$

Panda Express Serving up traditional Chinese

favorites and other creations—fast. Drive-through available. 2443 Cohasset Road,345-7389 $

Peking Chinese Restaurant San Francisco chef Ken Zeng presents

lunch and dinner specials in a uniqueatmosphere. Closed Sunday. 243 W.Second St., 895-3888 $$

Peter Chu’s MandarinCuisine

Tasty Asian food at reasonable prices.2424 Cohasset Road, 894-8276,www.peterchu-chico.com $$

Pho C & C A variety of Vietnamese cuisine,

including soups, rolls, noodles and tradi-

tional grilled or barbecued meats. 3211Cohasset Road, 892-1415 $$

Rawbar Restaurant & Sushi Bar

Downtown’s fab sushi bar and Asiangrill offering a full bar, take-out, happyhour, affordable lunches. Reservationsaccepted. 346 Broadway, 897-0626,www.rawbarchico.com $$

Rice Bowl A sit-down restaurant serving Chinese

and Japanese cuisine, including a sushibar, beer and wine. 2804 Esplanade, 899-9098 $$

Rice WokAsian food served in generous por-

tions quickly. Dine in or take-out. Onlineordering available. Closed Sunday. 1354East Ave., 892-8369,www.ricewokchico.com $$

Sophia’s Authentic ThaiCuisine

Authentic and delicious Thai food atreasonable prices. 305 Nord Ave., 342-8842, $$

Sushi King & Boba Tea Zone Sushi, boba tea and slushies. Drive-

through or dine in. 2190 Esplanade, 892-8688 $

Teriyaki House A Japanese fast-food restaurant spe-

cializing in teriyaki. Now with three loca-tions in Chico. 951 Nord Ave., 894-3040;236 W. East Ave., 894-6127; 2454 NotreDame Blvd., 343-3744, www.teriyakihousechico.com $

Thai Basil All dishes made with fresh vegetables

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Tony’s Chinese Restaurant Formerly the Chang Hing House.

Chinese food for dining in or take-out.Order online for delivery! 951 Nord Ave.,893-8888, www.tonyschinese.com $

Windy’s Chinese Restaurant Serving a variety of Asian favorites,

beer and wine. 1000 W. Sacramento Ave.,343-1788 $

Wok ‘n’ RollServing popular Chinese entrees and

the only Hawaiian barbecue in town. Fastand delicious combos to keep your walletand belly full. Introducing sushi rollsstarting at less than $5. 1008 W.Sacramento Ave., 892-1868, www.facebook.com/ChicoWoknRoll $

Breakfast NooksBeatniks Coffee House &Breakfast Joint

Serving breakfast every day—with anassortment of Benedicts, omelets, scram-bles, and excellent huevos rancheros—and a weekday lunch menu of salads,sandwiches and daily specials. 1387 E. Eighth St., 894-2800,www.chicobeatniks.com $

Breakfast Buzz Breakfast burritos, omelets, French

toast and more in a college atmosphere.208 Cedar St., 343-3444, www.breakfastbuzzchico.com $

Brooklyn Bridge BagelWorks

Offering 25 types of New York-stylebagels and 11 flavors of cream cheese, aswell as deli sandwiches, smoothies andespresso. 117 W. Second St., 345-3443,www.chicobagels.info $

Café Coda Serving breakfast including scrambles,

omelets, burritos and more; lunch servedweekdays. 265 Humboldt Ave., 566-9476,www.cafecoda.com $$

Country Waffles Specializing in waffles. Breakfast and

lunch daily. 690 Rio Lindo Ave., 345-1149; 2485 Notre Dame Blvd., 345-9905$$

Italian CottageServing delicious omelets since 1970.

Also: eggs Benedict, cottage potatoes,fresh-cooked spinach, French toast,homemade biscuits and gravy, Belgianwaffles, blueberry pancakes and hashbrowns. 2234 Esplanade, 343-7000; 2525Dominic Drive, 342-7771, www.theitaliancottage.com $$

Mom’s Breakfast offerings include crepes,

pancakes, omelets and scrambles. Lunchfeatures burgers, sandwiches, wraps andsalads, as well as homemade tomato-basilsoup. Now open for dinner Wednesday-Saturday. 209 Salem St., 893-3447,www.momschico.com $

Morning Thunder Café Chico’s popular breakfast (and lunch)

café at the foot of Bidwell Park. 352 Vallombrosa Ave., 342-9717 $$

Nash’s 7th AvenueOmelette House

Unique omelet selections made withfresh and local ingredients, as well as tra-ditional breakfast fare. 1717 Esplanade,896-1147, www.nashsrestaurantchico.com$$

The Roost CaféSpecialties include eggs Benedict,

corned beef hash and roost burgers. Fullespresso bar. Real food, real butter andreal good home cooking. Where the localsgo! Open daily 6 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Servingbreakfast all day and lunch at 11 a.m.1144 Park Ave., 892-1281 $$

Scrambles Serving up its famous three-egg

scrambles, plus eggs Benedict and home-made quiche. Champagne served daily.Full-service espresso bar. 880 East Ave.,892-8963 $$

Sin of Cortez Enjoy specialty coffees or teas at one

of Chico’s favorite breakfast and lunchplaces. 2290 Esplanade, 879-9200www.sinofcortez.com $$

Burgers, Delis & DogsApplebee’s Grill & Bar

Famous for barbecue riblets, grilledsteaks and Oriental chicken salad. 2030Business Lane, 343-6888www.applebees.com $$

The Banshee Serving up burgers and a variety of

other pub eats, along with an extensivemenu of draft and bottled beers. 132 W.Second St., 895-9670, www.bansheechico.com $$

Beach Hut Deli A variety of specialty sandwiches

served up in a casual, beach-themedatmosphere. 146 W. Second St., 893-0633,www.beachhutdeli.com. $

Big Al’s Drive In Milkshakes are a triple-thick treat at

this longtime Chico favorite. 1844 Esplanade, 342-2722 $

Big Chico Burger A casual restaurant serving fresh

chuck patties, hot dogs, sandwiches andsalads. 1550 East Ave., 891-6100bigchicoburger.info $

Burger Hut A “Best of Chico” living legend with a

“Build Your Own Burger” bar. 3211Cohasset Road, 342-4555; 2451 ForestAve., 891-1430, www.burgerhut.com $

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Burgers & Brew Grass-fed beef burgers and world-class

brews in a modern downtown setting. 201 Broadway, 879-9100, www.burgers-brew.com $$

The Cafe Restaurant You’ll find quality service and the

freshest ingredients, including USDAChoice beef. Great burgers and a build-your-own-omelet bar. 4020 Olive Highway(inside Gold Country Casino), 800-334-9400, www.goldcountrycasino.com $$

The Cheesesteak Shop Philly-style cheesesteak sandwiches

made with rib-eye steak. Chicken options,too. 995 Nord Ave., 345-2565www.cheesesteakshop.com $

Chico Locker & Sausage Co. Check out this full deli with a variety

of sandwiches and salads, and pick upsome traditional handmade sausage andspecialty meats. 196 E. 14th St., 343-7370, www.chicolockersausage.com $

Chili’s Grill & BarEverything from steaks and margaritas

to baby-back ribs. 1908 E. 20th St., 345-1687, www.chilis.com $$

The Dog House Serving charcoal-grilled gourmet hot

dogs and sausages, as well as burgers andsandwiches. Indoor seating at EastAvenue location. 1008 W. SacramentoAve., 894-3641; 1354 East Ave., 894-2242,www.chicodoghouse.com $

EJ’s Dogs & Subs A wide assortment of hot dogs and

deli sandwiches. 672 Mangrove Ave., 342-3456 $

Fast Eddie’s Featuring tri-tip and pulled-pork

sandwiches in addition to a large menu ofspecialty sandwiches, all made on localbread. 788 East Ave., 342-8555www.fasteddieschico.com $

Jersey Mike’s SubsAn impressive menu of sub sandwiches,

wraps and salads. 605 Mangrove Ave.,891-0117, www.jerseymikes.com $

Kathy’s DeliDelicious Philly cheesesteak and hot

pastrami sandwiches, along with a mix-ture of American, Asian andMediterranean dishes all with SouthKorean flair. Serving pho, hand-rollednoodles and egg rolls daily. 671 WalnutSt., 343-5925 $

Kinder’s Custom Meats &Deli

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Marcelli’s Sandwiches &More

Choose from more than 24 premiumdeli sandwiches, like the Reuben or meat-ball, or from their selection of fresh sal-ads. Catering available. 215 W. First St.,892-1329, www.marcellisandwiches.com $

Nobby’s Their motto is, “Nobody does burgers

better than Nobby’s.” Enough said. Wait—ask them about their famous “cheeseskirt.” Closed Sunday and Monday. 1444 Park Ave., 342-2285 $

Port of Subs Sliced fresh sandwiches! 2036 Forest

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S & S Barbeque & Deli Barbecue lunch and dinner items to

go or eat there at the picnic tables. 1924 Mangrove Ave., 343-4930,www.ssproduce.net $$

Scotty’s Landing Try a River Burger, fresh fish and

chips or a homemade soup and salad onScotty’s deck overlooking the SacramentoRiver. 12609 River Road, 710-2020 $$

Smokin’ Mo’s BBQA small California chain specializing

in barbecue beef, pork, chicken andturkey. 131 Broadway, 891-6677,www.smokinmosbbq.com $$

Spiteri’s Delicatessen A longtime Chico fave, Spiteri’s serves

all your favorite sandwiches, along withdaily specialty salads and beer and wine.Closed Sunday. 971 East Ave., 891-4797,www.spiterisdeli.com $$

SubStation Deli Enjoy the best sub in Chico made with

fresh-baked rolls. Also serving fresh soup,chili and salads. 2404 Park Ave., 343-9178, www.substationchico.com $

Subway “Eat fresh!” 1000 W. Sacramento Ave.,

342-9777; 2485 Notre Dame Blvd., 893-4782; 1947 E. 20th St., 343-5803; 1398East Ave., 894-8757; 240 W. East Ave.,

894-6779; 722 Mangrove Ave., 891-1400;2044 Forest Ave. (inside Walmart), 879-1725, www.subway.com $

That’s a WrapA casual sandwich shop serving up

amazing traditional and creative hot andcold sandwiches, wraps, soups and saladsmade with quality meats, cheeses andfresh produce. Catering, too. Open daily. 2471 Cohasset Road Ste. 120, 891-9500

Togo’s Sandwiches, soups and salads.

Catering, too. 241 W. East Ave., 891-1131;2009 Forest Ave., 345-7331,www.togos.com $

Wingstop Wingstop has taken chicken wings to

a whole new level by saucing and tossingthem in a choice of 10 mouthwateringflavors. Not fast food—these wings aremade with care and served up piping hot.734 Mangrove Ave., 332-9464 $

Zot’s Hot Dogs Steamed hot dogs, deli sandwiches,

salad bar and house-made soups. 225 Main St. (inside Garden Walk Mall),345-2820 $

Cafes & Bistros100th Monkey Café & Books

Serving espresso, breakfast burritos,sub sandwiches, salads and sweets. Alsofeatures a juice bar. 642 W. Fifth St., 343-0704 $

B Street Oyster Co.This new downtown eatery is owned

by the same folks who brought us TheBanshee. Here, however, there’s a full oys-ter bar plus other delicious gastropubfare, along with an extensive list of craftbrews and specialty cocktails. 117 Broadway, 899-8203, www.bstreetoysterco.com $$

Bellachino’s Espresso &Panini Café

Espresso and coffee, breakfast andlunch wraps and sandwiches, soups, gour-met salads and pastries. Garden patio, on-site bakery and catering. 800 Bruce Road,892-2244 $$

Bidwell Perk Serving coffee, tea and delectables in

a café-style setting. 664 E. First Ave.,899-1500, www.bidwellperk.com $

Cabana Café Inside In Motion Fitness, Cabana Café

offers delicious paninis, wraps and grilleddishes, as well as a large salad bar andfrozen-yogurt bar. 1293 E. First Ave., 893-2233 $

Cal Java Coffee Roasters Serving pastries, teas and espresso

drinks. Multiple locations, www.caljavacoffee.com $

The Coffee CornerCoffee, tea and pastries. 206 Walnut

St., Ste. A, 809-2157 $

Coffee RanchFeaturing Pablo’s Coffee, finely crafted

espresso drinks, tea, fresh baked goods andprotein smoothies. Outside patio seating.Open daily. 1288 E. First Ave., Ste. 100,809-9338, www.coffeeranchchico.com $

Dutch Bros. Coffee A drive-through featuring mochas,

lattes, smoothies, the “Dutch Freeze” andvarious baked treats. Multiple locations, www.dutchbros.com $

Empire Coffee Visit a restored 1940s passenger train

car for handcrafted, organic specialty cof-fee and tea. 434 Orange St., 899-8267, www.empirecoffeechico.com $

Fresh Twisted CaféAlso known as Hernandez Farm, Fresh

Twisted Café offers the same fresh juicesand nondairy smoothies locals have cometo love. Also serving up sandwiches andorganic beef burgers. Fresh produce forsale as well. 156 Eaton Road, 809-2489 $

Has Beans Creekside Cozy Internet café, coffee roastery

and bakery serving specialty coffees andteas. Large patio with outdoor seating.Delivery available. 1080 Humboldt Ave.,345-6379 $

Has Beans Internet Café &Galleria

Offering fresh-roasted coffees, a largevariety of teas, fresh-baked pastries,candy and more. Also offering Internetaccess and an art gallery. Delivery avail-able. 501 Main St., 894-3033 $

It’s a Grind Coffee House An Internet café with espresso, coffee,

iced drinks, teas and more. 6 W. EatonRoad, 332-9250, www.facebook.com/itsagrindchico $

Java DetourA drive-through offering espresso,

coffee drinks, smoothies and Italiansodas. 1055 Mangrove Ave., 893-2828;2519 Esplanade, 566-9556 $

Midtown LocalCelebrating Chico culture with coffee,

beer, wine and casual fare. Serving break-fast and lunch daily. 365 E. Sixth St.,966-0054, www.facebook.com/midtownlocal $

Mondo’s Café Gourmet espresso and coffee, fresh

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pastries and bagels. 995 Nord Ave., 895-0878 $$

Naked Lounge Tea &Coffeehouse

The mouthwatering mochas, cappucci-nos and fresh-brewed coffees at NakedLounge just got better with the openingof sister business Great State Coffee Co.,which sources the world’s finest coffeebeans and roasts them to perfection insmall batches. Also serving premiumloose-leaf teas and gluten-free treats. 118 W. Second St., 895-0676 $

The Oven Marketplace &Café

A new bakery on the south side oftown, the Oven serves up fresh bakedgoods in the mornings and custom-madesandwiches for lunch. Also a variety ofcoffee drinks. The Oven is also home toChico Baking Co., which serves vegan andgluten-free items. 2560 Dominic Drive,809-1021 $

Peet’s Coffee & Tea Coffee, tea, pastries and candy.

145 Main St., 894-6716, www.peets.com $

Starbucks Serving coffee, espresso and pastries

at a corner near you. Multiple locations,www.starbucks.com $

Tin Roof Bakery & Café Long known for its hand-crafted

breads, Tin Roof has expanded into a caféserving upscale pastries, artisan sand-wiches, healthful salads and fine coffeesat its SOPO (south of the post office)location. 627 Broadway, 892-2893 $

Upper Crust Bakery & Eatery

Serving fine pastries, specialty cakesand pies from scratch, as well as lunchentrees, house-made soups, espresso andteas. Urban patio seating available. 130 Main St., 895-3866, www.uppercrustchico.com $

Eclectic EatsBacio Catering & Carry Out

A popular south Chico eatery thatturns out an array of healthful, seasonal,local and delicious food. Take home or eaton the premises. 1903 Park Ave., 345-7787, www.baciocatering.com $

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Gogi’s Café Indian-Pakistani appetizers, entrées,

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Great Harvest Bread Co. Serving fresh-baked breads and pas-

tries as well as sandwiches, panini, saladsand soup. Closed Sunday. Multiple loca-tions, www.greatharvestchico.com $$

The Kitchen Table Offering dinner options focusing on

local, seasonal produce and sustainablemeats and seafood. 1250 East Ave., 592-3480 $$

Outback Steakhouse Serving fresh steaks, seafood and

chicken in an Australian-themed setting.1990 E. 20th St., 899-8112, www.outback.com $$

Pelican’s Roost ChowderHouse

Serving clam chowder and a wide vari-ety of seafood and seasonal specials ataffordable prices. 1354 East Ave., 899-2762 $$

Petra Mediterranean Cuisine Mediterranean food fare, including

falafel, shawarma and kebabs served forlunch and dinner. Closed Sundays. 138 Broadway, 899-9958 $

The Pita Pit From falafel to Philly cheesesteak,

they roll pitas with your choice of meats,fresh veggies, cheeses and sauces. 240 Broadway, 899-2847, www.pitapitusa.com $

Pluto’s Part of a small, San Francisco-based

chain, this popular downtown dining spotfeatures fresh, build-your-own salads andsandwiches, as well as yummy sides anddesserts. 201 Main St., 343-0165,www.plutosfreshfood.com $

The Pour House Delicious New American cuisine served

in a tasteful-yet-casual atmosphere. 855 East Ave., 893-3000, www.chicopourhouse.com $$

Priya Indian Cuisine Specializing in northern and southern

Indian cuisine, served in a comfortablesetting. Try the lunch buffet. 2574 Esplanade, 899-1055 $$

Red Lobster Fresh fish, steak, pasta and seafood in

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Lane, 893-5595, www.redlobster.com $$$

Roots Catering & RestaurantSpecializing in globally influenced

entrées and fresh, handmade gluten-freeand vegan selections for breakfast andlunch. Closed Saturdays. 3221 Esplanade,891-4500, www.rootscatering.com $$

Sipho’s Restaurant & CaféFresh, spicy, healthy Jamaican fare

served at a groovy eatery on the edge oftown. Patio dining available. 1228 DaytonRoad, 895-1866, www.siphosjamaica.com$$

Sultan’s Bistro Offering gyros/pita wraps, shish

kebab, falafel, hummus, baba ghanouj,Greek salads and appetizers, burgers andhome fries, along with a large vegetarianselection. 300 Broadway, 345-7455 $$

T. Tea Bar & Fusion Café A selection of more than 40 teas and

fusion favorites including rice and saladbowls, wraps and sides. 250 VallombrosaAve., 895-8100; and 555 Flying V St. Ste. 1,809-1545, www.tbarchico.com $

Wild Oak Cafe Offering fresh and local food.

Homemade soups, salads, sandwiches,burgers, raw juice bar, coffee and muchmore. Menu features gluten-free, vegan andpaleo options.) 196 Cohasset Road, Ste.150 (in the Garden Villa complex), 343-4876, www.facebook.com/wildoakcafe $$

Fine Dining5th Street Steakhouse

A full-service steakhouse featuringUSDA prime beef, fresh seafood, house-made desserts and an extensive wine list.Reservations not accepted Friday orSaturday. 345 W. Fifth St., 891-6328,www.5thstreetsteakhouse.com $$$

Basque Norte Family-owned since 1975, Basque

Norte offers steak, lamb, chicken, quail,barbecued ribs and seafood served family-style in a rustic Basque atmosphere. 3355 Esplanade, 891-5204,www.basquenorte.com $$$

Christian MichaelsRistorante

Featuring a California-style,Mediterranean and Italian menu, with afull bar and extensive wine list. Happyhour, 4-6 p.m. daily. Reservations recom-mended. 192 E. Third St., 894-4005,www.chicochristianmichaels.com $$$

Johnnie’s Restaurant Located inside the historic Hotel

Diamond, Johnnie’s offers seafood,steaks and tapas, and cocktails. 220 W.Fourth St., 895-1515, www.johnniesrestaurant.com $$$

Leon Bistro Freshly prepared California bistro cui-

sine made from locally sourced andorganic ingredients. Menu items includesteaks, fish, poultry and vegetarianoptions. Closed Monday and Tuesday. 817 Main St., 899-1105, www.leonbistro.com $$$

Nash’s Restaurant Fresh, creative, California cuisine with

casual and fine-dining options. Breakfastweekdays, brunch weekends. Lunch week-days, dinner nightly (except Sunday).1717 Esplanade, 896-1147, www.nashsrestaurantchico.com $$

Red Tavern A seasonal menu specializing in local-

ly grown produce and artisan ingredientsaccompanied by a full bar, an eclecticwine list and bocce ball. 1250 Esplanade,894-3463, www.redtavern.com $$$

Sicilian CaféA Chico favorite offering a variety of

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antipasti, seafood, pastas, chicken, vealand beef, decadent desserts and an exten-sive wine list. 1020 Main St., 345-2233,www.siciliancafe.com

Sierra Nevada Taproom &Restaurant

Bistro fare, award-winning ales andlagers, and an excellent wine list. 1075 E. 20th St., 345-2739, www.sierranevada.com $$$

Spice Creek Café An exotic food mecca offering fresh

seafood, steak, breads, fresh desserts andan extensive wine list. 230 W. Third St.,891-9951, www.spicecreekcafe.com $$$

The Steak HouseFine dining in a sleek, elegant atmos-

phere. You can expect the most tendercuts of hand-selected steaks cooked toperfection, luscious lobster and giganticprawns. Full bar and fine wines. 4020Olive Highway (inside Gold CountryCasino), 800-334-9400, www.goldcountrycasino.com $$$

HomestyleAngie’s Diner

Inside Casino 99, Angie’s serves break-fast, lunch and dinner 24 hours a day.175 E. 20th St., 592-2282 $

The Bountiful BuffetThe Bountiful Buffet serves a delec-

table selection of gourmet, specialty andhome-style cuisine. Select from Asian,Italian and Mexican, delicious prime rib,seafood, soups and salad bar. 4020 OliveHighway (inside Gold Country Casino),800-334-9400, www.goldcountrycasino.com $

CJ’s Last Chance Diner Come in for some of the best smoked

barbecue in town and burgers made freshevery day. Pure taste-bud satisfying deli-ciousness. 13670 Anderson Brothers Drive,343-1901 $

Country Morning Bakery &Café

Cozy breakfast and lunch restaurantfeaturing delicious house-baked breads,pies, muffins and cinnamon rolls. ClosedSunday and Monday. 2625 Aztec Drive,899-0527 $

Cozy Diner Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner

every day. Cozy Diner favorites: crepes,Cobb salad, prime-rib burger, broastedchicken, steak, espresso, beer and wine.1695 Mangrove Ave., 895-1195,www.cozydinerchico.com $

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Hometown Buffet An all-you-can-eat buffet serving an

array of food choices, such as steak,seafood, veggie dishes and a salad bar.Drink and dessert included. 2021 Dr.Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway, 899-1507, www.hometownbuffet.com $$

International House ofPancakes

Breakfast served all day, plus lunchand dinner featuring sandwiches andburgers. 2040 Business Lane, 893-4988,www.ihop.com $

Jack’s Family Restaurant Diner-style food at reasonable prices

in a family atmosphere. 540 Main St.,343-8383 $

Kalico Kitchen Try Kalico’s breakfast skillets and

breakfast burritos in the morning, clubsandwiches and crispy chicken salad forlunch, and chicken-fried steak and house-made meatloaf for dinner. 2396 Esplanade, 343-3968, www.kalicokitchenchico.com $$

Logan’s Roadhouse From the rustic atmosphere, country

music and all the sports you can watchon the many flat-screen TVs, Logan’s isthe place to be. 1900 E. 20th St., 891-1098, www.logansroadhouse.com $$

Marie Callender’s Breakfast specials Monday-Friday.

Sunday brunch, cocktails and fresh piesserved in a casual atmosphere. 1910 E. 20th St., 345-8800,www.mariecallenders.com $$

Popeye’s Louisiana Kitchen Popeye’s Louisiana Kitchen shows off

its New Orleans heritage with authenticspicy chicken, chicken tenders, seafoodand signature sides like red beans andrice. A piece of Louisiana in every meal!1161 Mangrove Ave., 332-9322 $

Russell’s Family Restaurant Featuring breakfast, lunch and dinner

specials, beer and wine. 185 CohassetRoad, 343-5543 $$

ItalianAngelo’s Cucina Trinacria

Serving delicious signature Italiandishes, such as veal scallopini marsala,chicken piccata, fettuccine alfredo andcalamari. 407 Walnut St., 899-9996,www.angeloscucina.com $$$

California Pasta Productions Serving Italian lunches and dinners,

such as pasta, seafood, chicken, soupsand salads. 118 W. East Ave., 343-6999, www.calpastachico.com $$

Crush Italian Cuisine &Lounge

Specializing in a combination of tradi-tional and contemporary flavors mixedwith fresh, local and seasonal ingredients.201 Broadway, 342-7000, www.chicocrush.com $$$

Franky’s Locally owned for 19 years, serving

pizza, Italian dishes, beer and wine.Delivery through Entree Express. 506 IvySt., 898-9948, www.frankyschico.com $$

Italian Cottage Restaurant Family-owned and -operated since

1965, serving local favorites: sandwiches,pizza, pasta, salads and breakfast. 2234

Esplanade, 343-7000; 2525 Dominic Drive,342-7771, www.theitaliancottage.com $$

Olive Garden Serving pasta and other Italian spe-

cialties, including drinks. 2020 BusinessLane, 898-8075, www.olivegarden.com $$

Panighetti’s Eatery Offering big portions of moderately

priced Italian food. 2760 Esplanade, 809-1640, www.panighettis.com $$

Pete’s Restaurant &Brewhouse

Serving the same gourmet pizza, pas-tas and salads made popular by OriginalPete’s in Sacramento. 2495 CarmichaelDrive, 891-0611, www.originalpetes.net $$

MexicanAca Taco

Authentic Acapulco-style food, includ-ing tacos, burritos and house-made enchi-ladas. 133 Broadway, 894-0191; 1000-D W.Sacramento Ave., 343-0909, www.acatacochico.com $

Amigos De Acapulco Mexican favorites include their special

enchiladas and chile rellenos. 820 OrovilleAve., 898-8488 $

Bulldog TaqueriaA hit on the Mexican-food scene in

Oroville, Bulldog Taqueria now has a sec-ond restaurant in Chico, featuring anarray of authentic, made-from-scratchMexican dishes, such as burritos, tacos,birria and chili verde. A great salsa bar,aguas frescas and large flat-screen TVs.Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, openlate on weekends. 995 Nord Ave., 592-3605; 119 W. Second St., 895-8226,www.bulldogtaqueria.com $

Burrito Bandito Serving steak, pork and chicken burri-

tos, quesadillas and tacos. 2485 NotreDame Blvd., 342-2584, www.juanmeanburrito.com $

Casa Ramos Specializing in borrego (lamb shank)

and fresh fajitas: steak, chicken andshrimp. 216 W. East Ave., 894-0119; 2490Fair St., 893-5050, www.casaramos.net $$

Chipotle Mexican Grill Fast, made-to-order gourmet burritos

and tacos with “endless” combinations offillings. 620 Mangrove Ave., 343-8707;1950 E. 20th St., 343-0706, www.chipotle.com $

El Patron Taqueria Authentic Mexican food served in a

casual atmosphere. 1354 East Ave., 343-9779 $

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El Rey Mexican Grill Featuring traditional Mexican food.

Specialties are the flavorful molcajete,Sonoran hot dog and breakfast burritosserved all day. 465 E. 20th St. Ste. 60,342-4121 $

Gordo Burrito Giant tacos, burritos and other

authentic Mexican food served up quickly.Closed Sunday. 1295 E. Eighth St., 809-1211 $

La Cocina Economica A local favorite offering affordable

and authentic Mexican breakfast, lunchand dinner, conveniently located indowntown Chico. 905 Wall St., 809-0370 $

La Comida Mexican-style food served fast in a

friendly atmosphere. 954 Mangrove Ave.,345-2254, www.lacomidarestaurants.com $

La Familia Restaurant Serving a variety of Mexican food,

such as fajitas, carnitas and burritos.1008 W. Sacramento Ave., 898-9029,www.lafamiliachico.com $

La Hacienda Traditional and contemporary Mexican

cuisine. 2635 Esplanade, 893-8270,www.lahacienda-chico.com $$

Ricardo’s Mexican Cocina Specializing in fresh, delicious

Mexican food, prepared from scratch andserved in a cozy atmosphere. 2365 Esplanade, 895-9607, www.ricardosmexicancocina.com $$

Serrano’s Mexican Grill Customize-’em-yourself, authentic-

style burritos made with fresh ingredi-ents. Located near the university. 645 W.Fifth St., 343-1928 $

Sol Mexican Grill Tacos, burritos, tostada salads, chili

rellenos, tortas, enchiladas, chimichangasand churros, as well as beer, wine andmargaritas. 3269 Esplanade, 342-4616,www.solmexicangrill.com $

Speedy Burrito MexicanGrill

Great-tasting, healthfully preparedMexican cooking. Delivery available. 1031Nord Ave., 896-0141, www.chicospeedyburrito.com $

Tacos Cortés Inexpensive, authentic and generous

amounts of Mexican food. Walk-up win-dow and outdoor seating available. 1530 Park Ave., 342-3797 $

Tacos Mary Home of the famous taquito burrito.

429 Ivy St., 892-8176 $

Tacos Tijuana Serving tacos, combination plates and

breakfast burritos along with birria,posole and menudo on weekends. Trytheir delicious homemade flan for dessert.1441 Park Ave., 343-6762 $

Tacos Tonaya Offering tacos, burritos, nachos,

enchiladas, sopes and more. 244 WalnutSt., 893-8972 $

Tacos Villa Acapulco An authentic taste of Mexico, serving

traditional tacos, burritos and specialcombos. 1141 Forest Ave., 892-2858 $

Taqueria Los Amigos Delicious family-style Mexican food on

the way to Hamilton City. Closed Sundays.3524 Highway 32, 342-9113 $

Teddy Malibu’s Try their grilled fresh fish, chicken

and steak tacos, burritos and salads. Alsofeaturing chicken fajitas, carnitas, fullsalsa bar and $1 Coronitas. 1002 W. FifthSt., 894-8226 $

Tortilla Flats A Mexican restaurant with a patio,

full bar and banquet room. 2601 Esplanade, 345-6053 $

Tres Hombres Long Bar &Grill

Fajitas, seafood tacos, pasta, freshsteaks and more than 120 tequilas avail-able at the full bar. Sidewalk-café seatingavailable. 100 Broadway, 342-0425,www.treshombresrestaurant.com $$

PizzaBidwell Park Pizza

With pizzas named after local land-marks, how can you go wrong? Also serv-ing up salads, pasta, sandwiches and cal-zones. 800 Bruce Road Ste. 100, 894-0400, www.bidwellparkpizza.com $

Celestino’s New York Pizza Award-winning New York-style pizza

available by the slice or as a full pie,along with fresh salads, hot sandwiches,lasagna, calzones and more. 101 SalemSt., 896-1234, www.celestinospizza.com $$

Celestino’s New York Pizza& Pasta

Serving up the same delicious piesalong with pastas on the north end oftown. 1354 East Ave., 345-7700,www.celestinospizza.com $$

Domino’s Pizza Hot, made-to-order pizzas, salads,

breadsticks and Buffalo wings. Deliveryand takeout available. 324 Walnut St.,891-5888, www.dominos.com $

Farm Star Pizza Artisan pizzas where the farmer is the

star. Featuring local, organic, seasonaltoppings; fresh, organic salads; and beerand wine served in a casual, fun, family-friendly atmosphere. 2359 Esplanade,343-2056, www.farmstarpizza.com $$

Grana Artisan wood-fired pizzas and other

scrumptious fare with a local focus—along with beer and wine—at this mod-ern downtown hot spot. 198 E. SecondSt., 809-2304, www.granachico.com $$

JT’s Oven Preparing pizza and subs available for

pick-up and delivery. 1380 East Ave., 892-1122, www.jtsoven.com $

Little Caesars PizzaPizza, breadsticks and more available

for take-out. 598 E. Eighth St., 894-8300;118 W. East Ave., 894-5707, www.little-caesars.com $

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personal pizzas, wings with specialtysauces, and fresh-squeezed OJ shake.Small outdoor dining area. 2391 CohassetRoad, 899-1010, www.maddashpizza.com $

Main Street PizzaThis late-night downtown hotspot has

reopened and is now looking better thanever. The same great, affordable slicesperfect for after—or during—a night onthe town. 331 Main St., 345-6246. $

Mamma Celeste’s StoneBaked Pizzeria

Serving signature Italian sandwiches,“Cracker Crust” pizza, and build-your-owncalzones. 1008 W. Sacramento Ave., 345-1510, www.mammacelestespizzeria.com $

Monstros Pizza & Subs Offering pizza and sub sandwiches.

628 W. Sacramento Ave., 345-7672,www.monstrospizza.com $

Mountain Mike’s Pizza An extensive menu of specialty piz-

zas, along with a salad bar and sandwich-es. 1722 Mangrove Ave., 893-1923; 1105W. Fifth St., 899-9115, www.mountain-mikes.com $$

Papa Murphy’s Take ‘n’ Bake Pizza

Take-and-bake pizza and breadsticks.1305 Mangrove Ave., 345-6403; 14 W.Eaton Road, 343-3993; 2485 Notre DameBlvd., 898-1560, www.papamurphys.com$$

Pizza GuysPizzas, pasta, salads, wings and more

for take-out or delivery. 2471 CohassetRoad, 894-8888, www.pizzaguys.com $$

Round Table Pizza Pizza selections and salads in a casual

atmosphere. Multiple locations,www.roundtablepizza.com $$

Woodstock’s Pizza Award-winning pizza, cold beer on

tap, fresh salads, appetizers, desserts andnew sandwiches. Dine in, take-out anddelivery. 166 E. Second St., 893-1500,www.woodstockschico.com $$

Pub grubThe Banshee

Serving up burgers and a variety ofother pub eats, along with an impressivemenu of draft and bottled beers. 132 W. Second St., 895-9670, www.bansheechico.com $

Bella’s Sports Pub Great pub food and a huge beer selec-

tion along with sports on big-screen,high-definition TVs. 134 Broadway, 893-5253, www.bellassportspubchico.com $

Crazy Jane’sPizza, burgers, sandwiches and more,

all from the same folks who brought usPanighetti’s on the north end of town.648 W. Fifth St., 809-4135 $

The DownLo A sports bar with pub grub and 17

televisions, The DownLo’s claim to fame isits expansive billiards room with 10Diamond tables, darts and occasional livemusic and comedy shows. 319 Main St.,892-2473 $

The End Zone A sports bar serving up more than a

dozen appetizers, along with burgers,sandwiches, salads and weekend brunch.250 Cohasset Road, 345-7330,www.theendzonechico.com $

The Handle BarOffering a German-inspired pub menu

to complement a host of specialty craftbeers. 2070 E. 20th St., 894-2337 $

Oasis Bar & GrillGreat burgers, dogs and sandwiches

along with pool, ping-pong, shuffleboard,15 flat-screen TVs and a full bar. 1007 W. First St. 343-4305, www.oasisbarandgrill.net

Panama Bar & Café Offering appetizers and American pub

food (including 31 burgers) along with afull bar stocked with a wide array of teasmade stiff. 177 E. Second St., 895-8817,www.panamabarcafeinchico.com $

Park Avenue Bar & Grill Features half-pound, ground-prime

burgers, fresh-cut French fries and a fullbar. Catering available. 2010 Park Ave.,893-3500 $

Riley’s Inexpensive pub-grub eats along with

a full bar at this locally owned collegehotspot. 702 W. Fifth St., 343-7459, www.rileysbar.com $

Shenanigan’s Bar & Grill North Chico’s newest sports bar, spe-

cializing in good food, good drinks andgreat customer service. 3312 Esplanade,809-1088, www.facebook.com/ShenanigansChico $$

Scotty’s Landing Off the beaten path, Scotty’s is where

river rats go to drink a cold one andmunch on something from the grill, orsing the night away during karaoke.12609 River Road, 710-2020.

Tackle Box Bar & Grill A south Chico hotspot featuring exot-

ic appetizers like frog legs and fried alli-gator, along with traditional breakfast,lunch and dinner options and a full bar.379 E. Park Ave., 345-7499, www.tackleboxchico.com $

The Winchester Goose The Winchester Goose is first and fore-

most a craft beer bar. But in case youneed something to wash down that IPAwith, there’s an eclectic food menu, too.And mustaches. Lots of mustaches. 800Broadway, 715-0099. www.thewinchestergoose.com

Street FoodAnnie’s Asian Mobile Grill

Delicious Korean food, including jopchae noodles and Korean tacos. 966-7183,find it on Facebook. $

The Black Kettle Serving up a menu that changes daily

and features fresh, local, seasonal ingre-dients. 354-1013,www.facebook.com/blackkettlechico $

Burritos El Caporal Features traditional Mexican fare,

including burritos, tacos and tamales. Wehear their carne asada burrito supreme isto-die-for. 3005 Esplanade, www.facebook.com/burritos.elcaporal1$

Caribbean Cafe Mobile food cart serving eastern

Caribbean food. Catering available. (415)272-2166, ww.facebook.com/caribbeancafechico $

Chico Chuckwagon Offering delicious grilled sandwiches,

including Philly cheesesteak, hot pastra-mi, turkey club, cheeseburgers, hot dogsand grilled cheese, as well as french friesand acai bowls. Also serving up vegetari-an options and a kid’s menu. Available forspecial events. 592-0550,www.facebook.com/ChicoChuckwagon $

Coco Gluten-Free Baking Co.Serving gluten-free cakes, pizza crusts,

cinnamon rolls and seasonal items.www.facebook.com/Cocoglutenfreebaking $

Crazy Dog Yummy hot dogs, Polish sausages, hot

links and veggie dogs, most often foundat First and Ivy streets near the ChicoState campus. Thanks to John “CrazyDog” Geiger’s Street Food Chico Facebookpage, everyone knows where his cart—andevery other truck in town—is locateddaily. www.facebook.com/CrazyDogChico $

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and-mortar store. 899-1100, www.cupcakecrusader.com $

Fiesta Taco Delicious al pastor, carne asada and

pork tacos and burritos. Corner of Nordand West Sacramento avenues $

Gordo Burrito Serving burritos, tostadas, tortas,

tacos, quesadillas and chimichangas.Awesome shrimp specials and friendlyservice. Corners of Eighth and Pine streetsand 20th Street and Park Avenue,www.facebook.com/GordoBurrito $

Grub StationSatisfyingly healthy, Grub Station

serves up delicious burgers and saladswith your nutrition in mind. https://www.facebook.com/GrubStation/info

Here Today Coffee Cart For the past 13 years, this popular

coffee cart and impromptu cafe havemade a home just outside the ChicoCertified Farmers’ Market on Saturdaymornings. Delicious coffee, brewed toorder, along with homemade treats. $

Hungry Hound Serving hot dogs and brats to hungry

students. Arcadian Avenue, near ChicoState’s Holt Hall $

Ike’s Smokehouse Ike’s Smokehouse offers the flavorful

barbecue taste diners have come toexpect from CJ’s Last Chance Diner, on asmaller, more mobile scale. Specializing inbeef, chicken and pork on a bun or in awrap. www.ikessmokehouse.com $

Inday’s Filipino Food Inday’s offers a full lineup of Filipino

specialties, from pork adobo to lumpia tohalang halang, among other items.www.facebook.com/IndaysFilipinoFood $

Maria’s Gone Tamales Serving authentic, corn-husk-wrapped

tamales in a variety of flavors, from porkand chicken to pineapple and strawberry.Who doesn’t want to go tamales? 566-4085 or find it on Facebook $

Mayhem Gourmet GrilledCheese

Exactly what its name implies—grilled, melty, cheesy goodness. Find it onFacebook $

Pop’s Pizza The menu at Pop’s Pizza is ever-

changing, with a few standbys—pepper-oni!—on tap at all times. Top-qualityingredients, dough made from scratch andit’s all cooked to order in a moveablewood-fire oven. www.facebook.com/PopsPizzas $

Scrappy Dog This late-night favorite serves up clas-

sic hot dogs and brats to hungry patronsof the downtown bar scene. $

Tacos El Grullense Traditional Mexican fare, including

tacos, burritos and tortas. Corner of EastPark Avenue and Martin Luther King Jr.Parkway $

Tacos El Paisa Featuring killer shrimp tacos as well as

burritos, quesadillas, tostadas and tortas.Corner of Walnut and Second streets $

Tacos El Pinolero Featuring tacos, burritos, quesadillas,

tostadas and tortas. Cash only. 275 E.Park Ave.; the corner of the Esplanadeand Tonea Way $

Tacos El Tapatio Serving tacos, huge loaded burritos,

quesadillas and tortas. 1367 LongfellowAve., 828-2449 $

Tacos Puerto Vallarta Featuring tacos, burritos, sopes, que-

sadillas, tostadas and tortas. Corner of theEsplanade and West 11th Avenue $

Tacos Ramirez Classic taco-truck fare: tacos, burritos,

quesadillas, tostadas and tortas. Corner ofNord and Stewart avenues $

Tacos Tonaya #2Featuring tacos, burritos, quesadillas,

tostadas and tortas. Loyal customersswear by the California burrito. Corner ofWalnut and East Third streets $

The Taco TruckOne of the newer trucks in town, The

Taco Truck serves up delicious, freshMexican fare. Often found in the All theBest Video parking lot on Cohasset Road,or on the back patio at Argus on week-ends. www.facebook.com/TacoTruck $

Tamale Tango In addition to the unique tamales—

shrimp and bacon, basil pesto chickenand cheese, to name a few—Tamale Tangoalso offers soups, taquitos and chile rel-lenos. www.facebook.com/TamaleTango $

TruckaroniThe newest food truck in town,

Truckaroni offers a menu of Italian good-ness. www.facebook.com/truckaroni $

Wander One of the newest food trucks to hit

Chico’s streets, offering a circus-themed,rotating menu of locally sourced items.Offering sack-lunch dropoffs to businesseson Wednesdays. Catering available. 680-3871, www.wanderfoods.com $

Weiner Man The Weiner Man offers tasty hot dogs

and bratwursts with a friendly smile tothe late-night crowd downtown. Find him on Facebook $

SweetsBaskin-Robbins

Offering ice cream, smoothies, shakesand cakes. Multiple locations, www.bask-inrobbins.com $

Brain Freeze Yogurt Serving frozen yogurt and ice cream.

2760 Esplanade, 636-4525 $

Cold Stone Creamery Premium ice cream, sorbet and cakes

made fresh daily with your choice offruit, candy, nuts or syrup “mix-ins.”Shakes, smoothies and banana splits, too.146 Broadway, 891-3331, www.coldstonecreamery.com $

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Cupcake CrusaderDelicious cupcakes—in unique flavors

as well as childhood favorites—madefresh daily and to order. Also serving cof-fee and tea. 752 East Ave., 899-1100,www.thecupcakecrusader.com $

Denine’s CupcakesSpecializing in “flavorful, pure cup-

cakes.” 116 Broadway, 809-4086. $

Donut Nook Donuts, muffins, Danish, scones,

cookies and espresso. Closed from 1-8:30 p.m., Sunday-Tuesday. 958 EastAve., 342-2118 $

Donut Rising This artisan shop features specialty

donuts, such as the gummy-bear-toppedTerr Bear and the bacon-topped O’CanadaBar. 1008 Sacramento Ave., Ste. A1, 894-7847, www.donutrising.com $

Donut Wheel Serving delicious donuts, pastries and

ham and cheese sandwiches, homemadefresh daily. Delivery available for orders of10 dozen or more. 2404 Esplanade, 345-4528 $

Gelayo Frozen Yogurt &Gelato

Frozen yogurt and gelato. 1380 EastAve., 345-7626 $

Helen’s Donut Nook Serving fresh donuts and coffee daily

until 2 p.m. 807 Main St., 343-4031 $

Jamba Juice Fresh juices and smoothies with vita-

min enhancers, plus nutritious breads andwheat grass. Multiple locations, www.jam-bajuice.com $

Jon & Bon’s Yogurt Shoppe Delicious frozen yogurt, smoothies,

ice cream, frozen coffee drinks andHawaiian snow. 300 Broadway, 899-9580;1722 Mangrove Ave., 899-0484 $

Kiwi Blast Frozen YogurtA frozen-yogurt shop in the heart of

college land. 645 W. Fifth St., 343-2828 $

Krispy Kreme Serving donuts and coffee. 2060

Business Lane, 891-3492,www.krispykreme.com $

La Flor de MichoacánPalatería y Nevería

A Mexican ice cream shop with manyflavors and toppings, plus other sweettreats. 1080 W. Sacramento Ave., Ste. C,893-9999 $

Lovely Layers CakeryFreshly baked cupcakes and cookies

available daily. Made-to-order specialtycakes and wedding cakes. Open Tuesday-Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m.-2p.m. 131 Meyers St. Ste. 120, 828-9931, www.lovelylayerscakery.com $

Mim’s BakeryCarefully crafted baked goodies—such

as cakes and petit fours—made fromscratch for a quick treat, or in bulk forspecial occasions. 890 Humboldt Ave.,345-3331, www.mimsbakery.com $

Orange Julius Julius drinks, fruits, smoothies, pita

sandwiches, hot dogs and nachos. 1950 E.20th St. (inside Chico Mall), 894-8304,www.orangejulius.com $

Powell’s Sweet Shoppe An old-fashioned candy store with

more than 5,000 treats, including gelatosand sorbettos. 121 W. Third St., 332-9866,www.powellsss.com $

See’s CandiesThe place in Chico to get all your clas-

sic See’s goodies. Yum! 1947 E. 20th St.,891-3384 $

Shubert’s Ice Cream &Candy

This local favorite has produced icecream and confections for 75 years andrunning. Enjoy banana splits or root beerfloats on the benches and at the tablesout front. Open till 10 p.m. daily! 178 E. Seventh St., 342-7163, www.shuberts.com $

Sweet Cottage A longtime Saturday farmers’ market

staple, Sweet Cottage finally has a store-front, meaning locals can now find the“Pie Lady’s” pies, quiches, artisan jams,lemonades, organic loose teas and icecream sandwiches daily. 220 Broadway,513-2044 $

Tin Roof Bakery & Café If you’re in the mood for a flaky pastry

or decadent tart, look no further than TinRoof. Also serving up French macarons,cookies and cakes, in addition to a fullespresso bar. 627 Broadway, 892-2893 $

Upper Crust Bakery &Eatery

Serving fine pastries, specialty cakesand pies from scratch, as well as cookiesand cupcakes. 130 Main St., 895-3866,www.uppercrustchico.com $

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WineLaRocca Vineyards OrganicWine Tasting Room

The oldest and largest producer of 100percent, USDA-certified organic wine inthe North State recently brought their finewine selection to a satellite tasting roomin downtown Chico. Tasting room is openWednesday-Sunday. 222 W. Second St.,899-9463, www.laroccavineyards.com $

Monks Wine Lounge &Bistro

Known for its excellent, extensivewine list, a seasonal menu featuringlocally sourced, organic ingredients and adelicious array of appetizers and tapas.128 W. Second St., 343-3408,www.monkswinelounge.com $$

Tannins Wine Bar & BistroTannins occupies the space that for-

merly housed Caffé Malvina. An extensivewine menu is complemented by a selec-tion of moderately priced small platesmade with locally sourced ingredients.234 W. Third St., 636-4468 $$

Wine TimeA renovated early-1900s pig barn is

the home of this wine bar serving a vari-ety of small plates, including farm-freshsalads, flatbreads and appetizers.Reservations recommended. ClosedSunday and Monday. 26 Lost DutchmanDrive, 899-9250, www.winetimechico.com$$

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refuges.” Chico is home to two eco-logical reserves, the Big Chico CreekEcological Reserve (3,950 acres) andthe Butte Creek Preserve (93 acres),and is also just a short drive to sev-eral refuges. Check out the GrayLodge Wildlife Refuge area outside ofGridley, home to 9,200 acres of wet-land space, with several viewing

areas for bird-watching and photog-raphy. Between September and April,Gray Lodge gives guided wetlandtours. Similarly, the SacramentoNational Wildlife Refuge—which usesthe land to maintain and restore thehabitat of migratory birds—offerssome of its 10,783-acre space forauto tour routes and walking trails.

Partnering with many of thesereserves is the Altacal AudubonSociety, Chico’s local chapter of theNational Audubon Society. With themission of promoting awareness andprotection of native bird species, thisvolunteer-run organization hosts avariety of classes and events annual-ly. Matt Forster, field-trip coordinator

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BY RACHEL BUSHBIRD PHOTOS COURTESY OF SCOTT HUBER

The cool months

around Chico are perfect for catching sight of our

feathered friends

For the birds

Many people already know that Chico is a great spot for cele-brating the outdoors. With natural reserves and thousands of

acres of sprawling park space at our disposal, there’s no excuse forskimping on a good dose of nature. Next time you’re outside, lookaround (and up), and see if you can spot a glimpse of our feath-ered friends. Although it sometimes flies under the radar, bird-watching is an inexpensive, ever-growing hobby around the NorthState. As we approach the cooler months, don’t be discouraged toventure outside in your birding pursuits; with the leaves falling offthe trees, winter is the best time to easily spot avian life.

The tiny saw-whet owl migrateright through Butte County.PHOTO COURTESY OF DAWN GARCIA

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for Altacal, says the society hosts“roughly three field trips a month,for free. Our goal is just to get peo-ple out, to see if they enjoy it.”While most outings are local, Forstersays groups occasionally go out ofstate, to places like the RubyMountains in Nevada to spot aHimalayan snowcock.

The ultimate event for Chico-areabird lovers is January’s Snow GooseFestival, co-sponsored by Altacal andmany other local organizations. Thefour-day festival of sorts draws inattendees from all over the country,and features workshops, field trips,classes and guest lectures, in thehopes of educating people about thePacific Flyway, a 4,000-mile migrato-ry path that slices right throughButte County. Visit www.snowgoosefestival.org for more informationabout this year’s event, which runsJan. 21-24, 2015.

Dawn Garcia,wildlife biologist andconservation chair of Altacal,enjoys sharing her saw-whet owlbanding project with guests atthe Snow Goose Festival. Saw-whets, which can only bedescribed as the most adorablelittle owls you’ll ever see, havebeen Garcia’s focus for the lastnine years. “I started this projectto find out if these owls migratedthrough our area, and sure enough,they did.” You can learn more aboutGarcia’s work at birdbling.blogspot.com.

Huber, former president ofAltacal, has hosted the popularannual Christmas Bird Count prior tothe festival. The event relies on bird-ers to help tally the local avian pop-ulation and reveal changing trends.“We travel within a specific countyto record as many species as we canwithin 24 hours. We can typically getaround 100 species a day, sometimesmore.”

If you’re simply looking for aneasy solo trip to introduce yourselfto birding, there are plenty of localareas to explore. At the Llano Secoviewing point (10 miles south oftown) you’ll likely find pintail ducksand American widgeons, which flock

to this spot in the cooler months.The Chico Oxidation Ponds, just westof downtown, also draw waterfowlduring the winter season. “Part ofwhat makes birding in the winterideal is the number of waterfowl thattravel here from Canada and Alaska,”Huber says.

But don’t forget about the ring-necked pheasant, western bluebird,American kestrel and Anna’s hum-mingbird, just a few other birds thatcall the Chico area home during thefall and winter months. For moreinformation about local sites to spotthese species, visit www.altacal.org.

When you’re ready to experienceyour birding adventures, Huber rec-ommends bringing along a book,

such as The Sibley Guideto Birds or National

Geographic Field Guideto the Birds of North

America.

Also check out The Birds of BidwellPark, penned by local authors RogerLederer and Carol Burr, which high-lights 86 species that can be foundwithin our famous park.

Aside from that, all you need isa pair of binoculars, a positive atti-tude, and probably a little patience,because, as Huber reminds us, “theonly problem with birds is that theyfly!”

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Kid-friendly activitiesAMF Orchard Lanes

More than a bowling alley, thisentertainment center has anarcade, snack bar, pro shop andplenty of family fun. 2397 Esplanade, 895-3257,www.amf.com/orchardlanes

Barry R. Kirshner Wildlife Foundation

This nonprofit organizationcares for endangered and exoticanimals that cannot be releasedinto the wild, and teaches respon-sible ownership of companion ani-mals. Take a self-guided tour ofthe 19-acre sanctuary, whichincludes Bengal tigers, Africanlions, leopards, foxes, lynxes,exotic birds, bears and reptiles.Open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-

Sunday. 4995 Durham-Pentz Roadin Butte Valley (near ButteCollege), 533-1000, www.kirshner.org

Butte County LibraryThe Chico branch of the coun-

ty’s public library system offersregular story times for ages frombirth to 12. The library also is agreat place for drop-in homeworkhelp from 3-5 p.m. Tuesdays andWednesdays. 1108 Sherman Ave.,891-2762, www.buttecounty.net/bclibrary

Little ones, bigadventures

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Chico is the definition ofkid-friendly. If you’re

looking to keep the littleones active, there are sever-al parks and sports facilitiesto provide hours of play-time, year round. With the-aters and museums scat-tered around town, there aretons of opportunities tokeep children engaged inlocal culture, history andentertainment. In the coolermonths, take a day trip toButte Meadows for snowsightings, or stop byParadise’s new ice-skatingrink. Check out our guidefor more affordable activityoptions for children. Butremember, these placesaren’t exclusive to kids;adults are sure to enjoy allthe local spots that charac-terize family fun. AMF Orchard Lanes


Caper AcresA perennial favorite for children,

this fairy-tale-themed playgroundfeatures swings, slides, tunnels, aplay structure and soft, spongy,ground cover. Let Junior go wild andclimb on the impressive mosaic sea

serpent made by local artistRobin Indar. Open 9 a.m.-sunset Tuesday-Sunday. LowerBidwell Park, near One-MileRecreation Area, 896-7800

Chico CommunityObservatory

The Chico CommunityObservatory is a delight forastronomers and amateurstargazers. The observatory ishome to two huge telescopes

and the world’s first outdoor plane-tarium. Open from sunset to parkclosing on clear nights Thursday-Sunday. Located near Horseshoe Lakeat Chico’s Upper Bidwell Park (offWildwood Avenue on ObservatoryWay), 343-5635, www.chicoobservatory.com

Chico Creek Nature Center Established in 1982, the nonprofit

Chico Creek Nature Center in BidwellPark offers all ages a chance to inter-

act with nature. Exhibits showcasethe ecosystem of Bidwell Park andcreatures such as a red-tailed hawkand pond turtles are on hand. Thecenter offers free nature walks to thepublic as well as camps and life-sci-ence programs for K-6 students.Howard S. Tucker Exhibit Hall isopen 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursday-Sunday. Janeece Webb Living AnimalMuseum is open 11 a.m.-4 p.m.Wednesday-Sunday. 1968 East EighthSt., 891-4671, www.bidwellpark.org

Children’s Playground The Children’s Playground fea-

tures lots of playground equipment,picnic tables and a large grassy areafor romping. It’s a good, shadyplace for an afternoon break from abusy day shopping downtown ortouring campus. For those into discgolf (a popular Chico pastime),there’s a practice basket as well.202 W. First St.

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Farm Sanctuary, California Shelter

This 300-acre farm rescues ani-mals such as pigs, cows, goats andturkeys and protects them frombeing harmed or turned into dinner.Check online for public guided tourdates and times. 19080 NewvilleRoad, Orland (30 miles west ofChico), 865-4617, www.farmsanctuary.org

Funland With a roller skating rink, minia-

ture golf and batting cages (whatmore could a kid want?) Funland/Cal

Skate Chico is great family fun for allages. Don’t forget to stop by thearcade for video and ticket games.2465 Carmichael Drive, 343-1601,www.putterschico.com

Gateway Science Museum The Gateway Science Museum

offers a range of ongoing and specialexhibits focused on our region’s nat-ural heritage, from local flora to iceage skeletons. Noon-5 p.m.Wednesday-Sunday. Admission $3 kids 3-17, $6 adults, free formuseum members and kids 2 andyounger. 625 Esplanade (next door toBidwell Mansion), 898-4121,www.csuchico.edu/gateway

Humboldt Neighborhood Park

This 10,000-square-foot skate-

boarding and inline skating park hasplenty of ways to show off yourskills, including a rail, a box, stepsand bowls. Open 8 a.m.-sunset daily.Located between Orient and Flumestreets along Humboldt Avenue.

National Yo-Yo Museum The National Yo-Yo Museum is the

largest public display of yo-yos andyo-yo memorabilia in the UnitedStates. It’s home to the largest wood-en yo-yo in the world, dubbed “Big-Yo,” as well as the Chico Yo-Yo Club,which encourages visitors to stop byits meetings from noon-2 p.m.Saturdays (weather permitting) for a“walk the dog” lesson. Open 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday, noon-5 p.m. Sunday. Free. 320 Broadway(in the rear of Bird in Hand store),893-0545, www.nationalyoyo.org

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Bertagna Son Kissed Vineyardsgrows only the highest quality,organic grapes harvested from thevineyards that they meticulouslyfarm themselves. Small-case produc-tion allows for high attention todetail. Enjoy a glass of wine underthe shady willow tree amongst thegrapevines, almond orchards and cat-tle. Open seasonally the first week-end of the month April-October,noon-5 p.m. 3363 Hegan Lane, 343-8014, www.BertagnaWine.com

Dog Creek Cellars Opened in 2011 by Cline Organics

in Durham, Dog Creek Cellars offers anice variety of estate-grown winesmade from certified organic grapes.Tasting room is open from noon-5 p.m. the first Sunday of each

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Chico’s fertile environment and warm cli-mate make it an ideal place for farming

and growing all sorts of delicious foods.From the fruit and nut orchards bordering allcorners of town, to the vineyards and brew-eries fermenting local beverages, there areendless opportunities to visit Chico’s agri-cultural businesses. If you’re searching forone spot to find most of the area’s offer-ings, look no further than Chico’s Saturdaymorning farmers’ market, held year-round atthe corner of First and Wall streets down-town. For more options, check out our guideand consider touring one of the surroundingfarms.


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month or by appointment. 9975 Garden Creek Road, Durham,345-3714, www.dogcreekcellars.com

Emerald “C” Vineyards Emerald “C” Vineyards’ historic

farmhouse was once the hangout ofErrol Flynn, who came to Chico tofilm Robin Hood. Grapes are grownon site and create a refreshing vari-ety of wines. Tastings available byappointment. Online sales available.3756 Keefer Road, 894-0894,www.emeraldcvineyards.com

Feather Falls CasinoBrewing Co.

Located at Feather Falls Casino,this tribal-owned brewery is headedup by veteran brewmaster RolandAllen. Seven beers on tap, includingthe amber Coyote Spirit and thedarker Broken Arrow. Bar hours: Sunday-Tuesday, 9 a.m.-midnight;Wednesday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-1:30 a.m. Restaurant open daily at 11 a.m. 3 Alverda Drive, Oroville,533-3885, www.featherfallscasino.com/brewing-co

Feather River Brewing Co. This award-winning microbrewery

in the wooded Sierra-foothill commu-nity of Magalia (above Paradise) fea-tures a smooth Honey Ale, a popularRaging Rapids Ale and a winter-sea-sonal Dark Canyon Ale. Call toarrange a tour, and for directions.873-0734, www.featherriverbrewing.com

Gale Vineyards Steve and Creasia Gale’s boutique

winery is nestled among the shade-giving oak trees on their 6-acre prop-erty just a short drive south ofChico. The grapes used in GaleVineyards’ wines are organicallygrown on site and processed in acool straw-bale facility. Tasting byappointment. 9345 Stanford Lane,Durham, 891-1264, www.galevineyards.com

Grey Fox Vineyards Owned by the Arrigoni and Cecchi

families, Grey Fox was voted bestwinery in Oroville by the U.S. LocalBusiness Association in 2008 and2009. The winery also offers a relax-ing live-oak picnic area. The tastingroom is open noon to 5 p.m.Saturday and Sunday. 90 Grey FoxLane, Oroville, 589-3920, www.greyfox.net

HoneyRun Winery Founded in 1992 by John and

Amy Hasle, HoneyRun Winery pro-duces five types of honey wine, ormead—blackberry, elderberry, cherry,cranberry and dry mead. HoneyRun’swines have no added sulfites orpreservatives and are certifiedkosher. “Simple tastings” availablemost weekdays, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.,but call ahead. 2309 Park Ave., 345-6405, www.honeyrunwinery.com

LaRocca VineyardsFamily-owned LaRocca Vineyards

is the oldest and largest producer of

100 percent, USDA-certified organicwine in the North State. Of note, thewinery’s organic sparkling wine iscreated in the traditional méthodechampenoise. If you can’t make it tothe vineyards in Forest Ranch, visitthe tasting room in downtown Chico.Tasting room hours: Wednesday-Friday, 1:30-8 p.m.; Saturday noon-8 p.m.; Sunday 1:30-6 p.m. 222 W.Second St. Vineyards: 12360 Doe MillRoad, Forest Ranch, 1-800-808-WINE,www.laroccavineyards.com

Long Creek Winery & Ranch Long Creek Winery is more than

your average tasting room—it’s anadventure. Experience the estate-grown Long Creek wines as well asthe newest in the Vaquero Brandlineup. Take a self-guided walkingtour of the ranch, where you can seethe vineyards, olive and mandarinorchards and the working cattleranch. Then sit back and enjoy aglass of wine in the oak grove bor-dering the ranch’s 2-acre pond. OpenSaturday and Sunday, noon-5 p.m.323 Ward Blvd., Oroville, 589-3415,www.longcreekwinery.com

New Clairvaux Vineyard New Clairvaux Vineyard is run by

fifth-generation winemaker AimeeSunseri along with the Trappistmonks of the on-site monastery. Thefirst Cistercian winery in NorthAmerica, New Clairvaux has a varietyof offerings, including a blend calledAbbot’s Reserve. The tasting room isopen every day (excluding holy days)11 a.m.-5 p.m. 26240 Seventh St.,Vina, 839-2200, www.newclairvauxvineyard.com

Odyssey Winery andVineyards

This attractive, Greek-style wineryis owned by local dentist NormRosene and his wife, Janice. Odysseyfeatures wines made from organicgrapes grown on site, a selection ofwork by local artists, and an array oflocally produced foods. The tastingroom is open Saturdays, 1-6 p.m.,from May to December. 6237Cohasset Road, 891-9463, www.sierrawines.com/winery/winery00148.aspx

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Purple Line Urban Winery Located just off Montgomery

Street in downtown Oroville, thenewly opened Purple Line UrbanWinery offers a delicious variety ofwines nade with Northern Californiagrapes that are crushed, fermented,barreled and aged on the premises.Tasting room hours: Wednesday 2-8 p.m., Thursday-Saturday noon-7 p.m., Sunday noon-5 p.m. 760 Safford St., Oroville, 534-1785,www.purplelinewinery.com

Quilici Vineyards This 10-acre family-run winery in

the Sierra foothills has been aroundfor more than 20 years. Quilici’s vari-etals are available to taste withoutcharge with the purchase of wine.Otherwise, the fee is $3. Tasting byappointment only. 72 Quail HillPlace, Oroville, 589-5088, www.quilicivineyards.com

Roney Wines This small family-run winery in

north Chico gathers grapes fromaround Northern California to createa variety of delicious reds. Tastingsavailable by appointment. 5900 AnitaRoad, 518-9333, roneywines.com

Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. The ales and lagers available at

Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. Taproomand Restaurant are world-famous. Anextensive mini-glass sampler is agood way to familiarize yourself with

Chico’s most celebrated brews. Threedifferent guided tours available, ofthe brewhouse, of the grounds (theSustainability Tour, offered May-September) and an extensive BeerGeek Tour. Shorter self-guided toursalso available. Check the website fortimes and reservations. 1075 E. 20thSt., 893-3520, www.sierranevada.com

Spencer-Shirey WinesSpencer Shirey Wines is a bou-

tique winery nestled in a serene val-ley of the north Sierra foothills. OpenSaturday and Sunday, noon-5 p.m.6857 La Porte Road, Bangor, 521-8695, spencershireywines.com

Western Pacific Brewing & Dining

Housed in a former train depot,Western Pacific Brewing and Diningoffers six housemade craft beers ontap, including Belden Golden Ale,Pulga Pale Ale and Chilcoot IPA, aswell as a satisfying lunch and dinnermenu. 2191 High St., Oroville, 534-9101, www.westernpacificbrewing.blogspot.com

Olive oilBerkeley Olive Grove 1913

Named for the group of UCBerkeley professors who invested inButte County land in 1913 and wenton to form the Berkeley OliveAssociation, this producer of award-winning organic olive oils is owned

and run by Oroville locals Darro andOlivia Grieco. Tours and tastings byappointment. You can also “adopt”one of the olive trees, harvest yourown olives, and learn curing meth-ods. Call for directions. 533-1814,www.berkeleyolivegrove.com

Butte View Olive Co. Butte View Olive Co. presses deli-

cious, boutique olive oils from theolives grown in its Palermo andWyandotte orchards. Taste ButteView’s yummy Mission and Ascolanoolive oils, as well as its delicious fla-vored olive oils—lemon, bloodorange, basil and rosemary—in thefacility’s tasting/bottling room.Tours, tastings and shopping byappointment phoned in a day or twoin advance. 2950 Louis Ave., Oroville,534-8320

Lodestar Farms Lodestar Farms, run by the

Johansson family, has produced itsextra-virgin, California-style olive oilsince 1993. Visit Lodestar’s tastingroom to try its Late Harvest Mission,lemon and garlic olive oils, as well asits tasty balsamic dipping oil. Thetasting room is open noon-5 p.m.Fridays and Saturdays. 3719 FoothillBlvd., Oroville, 534-6548,www.lodestarfarms.com

Lucero Olive Oil Mill Fourth-generation Northern

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tures a mill, bottling room and tast-ing room/retail store in which to tryits internationally acclaimed oliveoils and balsamic vinegars. Hours:daily from 9 a.m.-5 p.m., tours avail-able by appointment. 2120 LoletaAve., Corning, 824-2190,www.lucerooliveoil.com

Fruits, nuts, vegetables and moreChaffin Family Orchards

This productive, fifth-generationfamily farm boasts a little of every-thing—apricots, figs and pomegran-ates; extra-virgin olive oil; heirloom-fruit jams; pasture-raised chickeneggs; and grass-fed beef and goatmeat. The organic, sustainability-focused farm also offers yarn avail-able from the fleece of its Shetlandsheep. Farm tours and field trips byappointment. 606 Coal Canyon Road,Oroville, 533-8239, www.chaffinfamilyorchards.com

Chico Chai This favorite local beverage can be

found in many a coffee shop—and atthe Saturday Chico Certified Farmers’Market. If that’s not enough (and itnever is), the first Sunday of eachmonth the friendly folks at ChicoChai open up their brewery for toursand tastings, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 1919 Park Ave., 897-0822, www.chicochaitea.com

Lavender RanchThe Lavender Ranch offers a little

taste (and scent!) of the south ofFrance just south of Chico. Take awalk through the lavender fields andexperience the beauty. Then go homewith a few sachets or lotions andrelive the tranquility. Tours offeredApril-October. Call for dates andtimes. Store hours: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 17 W Rio BonitoRoad, Biggs, 868-5151, www.lavenderranch.com

Lundberg Family FarmsSince 1937, the organic rice farm-

ers at Lundberg Family Farms havechampioned environmental steward-ship. Their products now include ricecakes, risottos, pastas, brown-ricesyrup, flour, and gluten-free andnon-GMO options, which you canpurchase at the super-swanky visitor

center. Group and individual toursavailable by appointment weekdaysfrom 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. 5311 Midway,Richvale, 538-3500,www.lundberg.com

Mooney Farms Olive trees, fragrant lavender

plants and fountains welcome visitorsto family-run Mooney Farms’ lovelytasting room—a great place to sam-ple its healthy Mediterranean-inspired eats, including sun-driedtomatoes, pesto and pasta sauce fromMooney’s award-winning Bella SunLuci line. Gift baskets and work bylocal artists also available. 1220 Fortress St., 899-2661,www.mooneyfarms.com

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active agricultural and nat-ural history learning cen-ter.” Its stately GlenwoodFarmhouse, built in 1877,houses the indoor muse-um, but the expansiveacreage surrounding itboasts all the trappings of a working farm, including old-time tractors and outbuildings,bucolic fields and a chicken coop.Hours: Saturdays, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.10381 Midway, 342-4359,www.patrickranchmuseum.org

Pedrozo Dairy & Cheese Co. The family-owned and -operated

Pedrozo Dairy & Cheese Co. producessmall batches of gouda-style farm-stead cheeses from the milk of theirsmall herd of pasture-grazed cows.Try their Northern Gold (a buttery,semi-firm cheese) or Black ButteReserve, an award-winning, intense,aged hard cheese. Bring the kidsalong to see how cheese is made andvisit the farm animals. 7713 Road 24,Orland, 514-3837, www.realfarmsteadcheese.com

The Worm Farm Head down to the Worm Farm to

see how red worms are raised or signup for a worm-bin workshop. Whileworms are not meant to be eaten,you sure as heck can enjoy therobust vegetables and fruits grown insoil amended with nutritious, worm-casting compost. 9033 Esquon Road,Durham, 894-1276, www.thewormfarm.net

TJ FarmsThe 15-acre farm is only three

miles from downtown Chico, butseems like a world away. The immac-ulate grounds include waterfalls,fountains, ivy-covered trellises, agazebo and more. The on-site giftshop (open during seasonal events)sells jams, mustards, vinegars, dress-ings and pickles. Call for a privatetour. 3600 Chico Ave., 343-2294,www.tjfarmsestates.com

University Farm This working 800-acre farm on

the outskirts of Chico is used as ateaching facility for Chico State’sagriculture students. Chickens, cows,sheep and pigs all call the University

Farm home, andorganic veg-etables andother cropstake up therest of the

space. Open tothe public only

on special occa-sions. But the Meats

Lab is open year-round and offersaffordable, fresh, USDA-inspectedmeat. 311 Nicholas C. Schouten Lane,898-6028, www.csuchico.edu/ag/farm/index.shtml

Vincent Noble Orchard Co. Noble Orchards offers tree-ripened

stone fruits—cherries, peaches, plu-ots and nectarines—during the July-September season, and 17 varietiesof apples including various heirloomvarieties from September to March.Visit the packing shed/farmstand forfruit, apple butter and gift boxesfrom July through March. 7050 PentzRoad, Paradise, 877-4784

Locally madeChico Natural FoodsCooperative

Located in downtown Chico, thiscooperative is open to the public andhas a wide variety of locally grownproduce and other locally made prod-ucts. 818 Main St., 891-1713,www.chiconatural.com

Great State Coffee Co.Great State Coffee Co. sources the

world’s finest coffees and roasts themto perfection in small batches. Coffeesavailable at Naked Lounge in down-town Chico as well as other local cof-fee shops. Roastery tours available byappointment. 3881 Benatar Way Ste. C, 566-4008, www.facebook.com/greatstatecoffeeco

Made in Chico The name of this downtown store

says it all. Made in Chico specializesin locally made gifts, including food-stuffs ranging from jams and spreadsto nuts and rice chips. 127 W. ThirdSt., 894-7009, www.madeinchicostore.com

Maisie Jane’s Maisie Jane’s California Sunshine

Products is run by Maisie JaneBertagna Hurtado, a fourth-genera-tion farmer and believer in the good-ness of local food and farming. OpenMon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m.;Saturday, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. 1324 Dayton Road, 899-7909,www.maisiejanes.com

Olive Pit If you’re an olive lover, or a nut

lover, or even a balsamic vinegarlover, Olive Pit is worth a visit. Tastea wide variety of flavored oils andvinegars, and check out the newwine and craft beer tasting room.Features many local products. 2156 Solano St., Corning, 824-4667,www.olivepit.com

S&S Organic Produce &Natural Foods

Locally known as simply S & S,this full-service grocery store startedout as a roadside produce stand. Itsfocus is on organic, nutritious foodsand it has a dedication to supportinglocal growers and craftspeople. 1924 Mangrove Ave., 343-4930

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A half-mile hike from the trail-head offers a view of an impressivegeological formation similar to theworld-famous rock faces in YosemiteNational Park. A more extensive hiketo the bottom of the Feather RiverCanyon reveals Curtain Falls accessesideal swimming holes. But beware:The trail into the canyon is not wellmaintained. Follow the Oro-QuincyHighway out of Oroville for about 18 miles; take a right at Bald RockRoad. The trailhead will be on yourright after about 6 miles.

Big Chico Creek EcologicalReserve

In addition to working to preservethe natural habitat of the nearly4,000-acre preserve, BCCER offerspublic hikes and is available for

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Adventures abound just outside Chico citylimits. Without traveling too far, you can

immerse yourself in Butte County’s variednatural landscapes. For serious hiking, checkout Butte Creek Canyon or Big Bald Rock.Take a trip to Oroville for an off-road bikingexcursion, or spend an afternoon on a lazyfloat down the Sacramento River. Browsethrough the following listings for more sug-gestions of nearby hotspots. Exploring theseareas is the perfect way to add variety toyour Chico experience. For those who live inChico, these excursions can easily serve asinexpensive “staycation” adventures.


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groups and private tours. There isalso a self-guided tour available, withpamphlets on BCCER’s website. FromChico, take Highway 32 east. Fromthe intersection of Bruce Road, travel9.7 miles and turn left at the green3521 sign onto a paved, single-laneroad. Sign in at the check-in gate.898-5010, www.csuchico.edu/bccer

Bille Park Nature TrailLocated at the back edge of the

Bille Park expansion in Paradise, thishalf-mile, one-way hiking trail issteep in some places but offers spec-tacular views of Butte Creek Canyon.Keep watch for artifacts from indige-nous tribes, such as a boulder usedfor grinding. Bille Park is at 501 BilleRoad, Paradise. A separate entrancecloser to the trail is located at 6261 W. Wagstaff Road.

Butte Creek Trail Known for its scenery, this trail

offers a rugged path down to Butte

Creek. To reach the trailhead, turnoff the Skyway onto Humbug Roadjust past De Sabla and pick up thetrailhead on your left after crossingthe bridge. Allow for 30 minutesdown to the creek and about 90 onthe way up, accounting for huffing,puffing and water breaks.

Camelot Equestrian Park Bring your horse(s) out to 1,600-

acre Camelot Equestrian Park, whichfeatures horse and hiking trails, pic-nic areas, water troughs throughoutthe park, a beautiful shaded camp-ground, turnouts and paddocks fortraveling horses and several arenasand riding courses. 1985 Clark Road(Highway 191), Butte Valley, 518-5914, www.camelotequestrianpark.com

CentervilleTravel back in time with a visit to

the historic Centerville Schoolhouseand Colman Museum (13458Centerville Road, 893-9667). OpenSaturday and Sunday, 1 to 4 p.m. Alittle farther up Centerville Road isthe historic Centerville Cemetery,which dates back to the 1800s. Thenmosey up the road to where it cross-es the Centerville flume. Park andwalk along the flume, which supplieswater to the historic Centervillepower plant. It’s easy hiking, and thecanyon views are spectacular.

Freeman Bicycle Trail Completed in 1996, the 41-mile

trail offers scenic off-road riding, andpanoramic views of Oroville, theSutter Buttes and the SacramentoValley. Pick up a map at the LakeOroville Visitor Center. 917 KellyRidge Road, 538-2219

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Honey Run Covered Bridge Originally built in 1887, Honey

Run Covered Bridge is the only tri-span bridge in the United States andone of the few remaining coveredbridges in California. Locatedbetween Chico and Paradise on ButteCreek, this is a beautiful spot for apicnic or a dip. Hours: 9 a.m.-sunset.1670 Honey Run Road, 895-1243,www.honeyruncoveredbridge.com

Lake Oroville California’s second-largest reser-

voir, Lake Oroville offers activitieslike boating, water skiing, fishing,swimming and camping. Visit themuseum at the Lake Oroville VisitorCenter (917 Kelly Ridge Road, 538-2219) or check out the expan-sive view of the Sierras and theSacramento Valley from one of thetwo high-powered telescopes at thetop of a 47-foot tower. Classes andequipment rentals available at theForebay Aquatic Center, 774-7934,www.forebayaquaticcenter.com. Forlarger boat rentals, including house-boats, check out Bidwell CanyonMarina (589-9175, www.bidwell

canyonmarina.com) or Lake OrovilleMarina (877-2414, www.lakeorovillemarina.com). Lake Oroville info: 538-2542, www.lakeoroville.net

Loafer Creek Horse Camp Horse lovers can relish the out-

doors with their equestrian compan-ions at Loafer Creek Horse Camp atLake Oroville. There is a 17.5-mileloop trail, along with 15 campsites(two horses per site), a restroomwith shower facility, a horse washingstation and horse tethering and feed-ing stations. A trail map, developedby the Lake Oroville MountedAssistance Unit, is available for$1.50. Loafer Creek Road, 538-2217

Paradise Flumes The flumes trail flanks the north

fork of the Feather River and offersexcellent scenic views, swimmingholes and opportunities to see a vari-ety of birds and wildflowers. The trailis mostly on PG&E land, rather thanin a formal park, so there aren’t anyrangers. In Paradise, access theflumes behind Feather River Hospitalor by taking Pentz Road north toDean Road, then turning left at the“T” and continuing until you reach agravel parking lot.

Sacramento RiverFamous for its fishing, this water-

way is home to many endangeredanimals, including species of migra-tory birds. It’s not uncommon to seean array of predatory birds, includingosprey, red-tailed hawks and baldeagles. The U.S. Fish and WildlifeService manages several sites alongthe river, providing a bounty ofrecreational activities like camping,bird watching, photography, hikingand biking.

Table MountainThis flat-topped “mountain” is

actually two plateaus—North andSouth Table Mountain—featuringwaterfalls, caves, lava formations andthe impressive Coal Canyon. In thespring, Table Mountain’s wildflowersare in full bloom and the water-falls—most notably Phantom Falls,which disappears entirely in summermonths—are at their most spectacu-lar. Take Highway 70 to Oroville andexit at Grand Avenue. Take a right onGrand, and then a left on TableMountain Boulevard.

And beyondBlack Butte Reservoir

Tent and RV camping available attwo sites, with access to fishing, sail-ing and water-skiing, as well as morethan 20 miles of hiking and moun-tain-biking trails. Equestrian trailsand a disc-golf course also on site.19225 Newville Road, Orland, 865-4781

Caribou WildernessLocated within Lassen National

Forest, but maintained separately bythe National Park Service, theCaribou Wilderness is a haven foroutdoor enthusiasts. Great for hiking,backpacking, horseback riding, fish-ing and rock climbing. 258-2141

Ishi Wilderness AreaOutdoor adventurers can explore

deep canyons, rugged lava forma-tions and valley plateaus at the IshiWilderness Area, just 20 miles north-east of Chico. Limited improvedcampsites, but back-country campingavailable. From Chico, take CohassetRoad north. About 6 miles fromwhere the pavement ends, bear right

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and head down a steep hill for a mileuntil you see a sign to the Deer andMill creek trailheads. 258-2141

Lassen National Forest Lassen National Forest sits on

more than a million acres of pristinewilderness, including more than 350 miles of maintained hiking andbackpacking trails. There are nearly50 campsites, including several alongHighway 32. Eagle Lake and PotatoPatch are popular spots, and bothinclude RV hookups. From Chico,take Highway 32 east. 257-2151,www.fs.usda.gov/lassen

Plumas National ForestLocated just east of Oroville,

Plumas National Forest is home tonumerous lakes and streams, valleysand peaks, and is a hot spot for out-door enthusiasts. Camping, hiking,mountain biking, fishing and hunt-ing are favorite activities here. Forthe truly adventurous, there’s thePlumas Backcountry Discovery Trail,accessible to SUVs and four-wheel-drive vehicles. Campgrounds open

June-October. Take Highway 70toward Quincy. 283-2050,www.fs.usda.gov/main/plumas

Stirling CityJust up the hill from Paradise,

Stirling City offers a step backthrough history. Visit Clotilde-MerloPark, one of the most charming andbeautiful spots in Butte County. It’sopen May through the first week inOctober from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., butcall (873-1658) on weekends to makesure it isn’t closed for a wedding.Take Skyway to Stirling City. Turnright at the P Line road, then left atthe R Line road. Then stop by thehistoric hotel for a bite to eat. 16975 Skyway, 873-0858

Sutter ButtesJust south of Chico near

Marysville lie the Sutter Buttes, the“smallest mountain range in theworld.” The Buttes were considered asacred place by many local NativeAmerican tribes and are now private-ly owned. Hikes and other activitiesare available through the SutterButtes Regional Land Trust. 671-6116, sutterbutteslandtrust.org

Woodson Bridge StateRecreation Area

A beautiful location along theSacramento River for boating, fish-ing, camping and hiking, with viewsof Mount Lassen, Mount Shasta andthe Trinity Alps. It also contains anature preserve, which is a winterhome to the bald eagle. From Chico,take Highway 99 north to SouthAvenue, 839-2112

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Durham House Inn Just a 10-minute drive from

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If you need a little R&R after your busy dayaround town, Chico has a multitude of

places to get some shuteye before your nextouting. Don’t let cost discourage you; with anassortment of reasonably priced chains andcharming local inns, there’s something foreveryone’s budget. If you want to pamperyourself with an elegant stay at Chico’s his-toric downtown Hotel Diamond, you will findamazing city views. But if you feel like “rough-ing it,” there are plenty of places to park yourRV for a night of camping. You choose theadventure; Chico has the space for it.

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Goodman House This lovely, turn-of-the-last-century, five-room bed

and breakfast is conveniently situated on the corner ofEast Fourth Avenue and The Esplanade, near Chico Stateand downtown. 1362 Esplanade, 566-0256, www.goodmanhouse.net

The Grateful Bed A full candlelit breakfast awaits you at this cleverly

named, charming, two-story 1905 Victorian bed andbreakfast located in the Avenues. No pets, or childrenyounger than 12. 1462 Arcadian Ave, 342-2464, www.thegratefulbed.net

Hotel JamesChico’s newest accommodation and first boutique

hotel, Hotel James is located on the north end of town,right next to the elegant Wine Time restaurant. With fivesuites—each named after a different wine—and a sharedkitchen and common area, this hotel with a bed-and-breakfast feel is a true retreat. www.hoteljameschico.com

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Heritage Inn Express 725 Broadway, 343-4527

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Holiday Inn 685 Manzanita Court, 345-2491,

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Hotel Diamond 220 W. Fourth St., 893-3100,

www.hoteldiamondchico.com

Matador Motel 1934 Esplanade, 342-7543

Motel 6 665 Manzanita Court, 345-5500

Oxford Suites 2035 Business Lane, 899-9090

Quality Inn (Near ChicoState)

715 Main St., 343-7911

Residence Inn by Marriott 2485 Carmichael Drive, 894-5500

Safari Inn 2352 Esplanade, 343-3201,

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Super 8 655 Manzanita Court, 345-2533

Town House Motel 2231 Esplanade, 343-1621

Vagabond Inn 630 Main St., 895-1323,

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Dingerville USA RV Resort5813 Pacific Heights Road,

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POPULATIONThe population of the city of

Chico—86,187 at the 2010 census—is a little misleading. That’s becausethere are pockets of unincorporatedland scattered about. Residents ofthose areas use county services, can’tvote in city elections, and most like-ly are not hooked up to the citysewer system. The population ofwhat’s known as the ChicoMetropolitan Area is more than200,000, and that includes the com-munities of Durham, Paradise,Magalia and Richvale.

HOUSINGCompared to the Bay Area or

L.A., rents in Chico are quite reason-able. Expect to pay at least $600 amonth to rent a one-bedroom apart-ment; $750-plus for a two-bedroomin reasonable shape. Typically, hous-es are at least $1,000 a month.According to the market analysiscompany Zillow.com, the medianhousing sale price in Chico is cur-rently $264,900.

DEMOGRAPHICS Like most North Valley towns,

Chico is predominantly white—80.8percent, to be exact. Recent censusinformation also tallied the city’spopulation as 15.4 percent Hispanic,with Asians, Native Americans andAfrican-Americans comprising theremaining percentage. The medianage of Chico residents hovers around30—no surprise for a college town—while Butte County residents’ medianage is 35.8.

BEING SAFEChico is served by the Chico

Police Department, while unincorpo-rated pockets inside city boundariesare served by the Butte CountySheriff’s Office. Chico PD’s nonemer-gency line is 897-4911. The ChicoState campus is also patrolled by itsown law-enforcement entity, theUniversity Police Department.

The city of Chico Fire Department,besides doing the demanding job offighting fires, also has specializedteams that perform technical rescuesand respond to drowning accidentsand hazardous-materials calls.

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If you’re looking for a new place to callhome, let this City of Trees welcome you!

Chico may be approaching a medium city insize, but it still holds its small-town charm.Home to a major university, dozens of schoolsand hundreds of local businesses, there areplenty of educational and work opportunitiesfor people of all ages. Check out our guidewith all the crucial city stats to learn more.But if you really want to get to know Chico,just hop on a bike or take a stroll throughtown to see what all the fuss is about.


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WEATHERModerate temperatures in spring

and fall make those seasons favoritesfor outdoor types. If you don’t likehot summers, you’re out of luck.Chico’s summer temperatures will risepast the 100-degree mark regularly,with balmy days sprinkled through-out the season. Winters are fairlymild and wet, with the most rainfallcoming in January. The averageannual rainfall is about 27 inches.

GETTING AROUNDThe bus-transit systems for Chico,

Oroville and Butte County is theButte Regional Transit, or the “B-Line.” Tickets cost $1.40 and $1.80for in-town and regional services,respectively. Students ages 6 to 18get a discounted fare. Childrenyounger than 6 ride free (limited totwo children per family). Chico Statestudents, faculty and staff ride forfree. Check www.blinetransit.com forcomplete fare and route information.The B-Line runs seven days a week,except on certain holidays; someroutes do not operate every day.Seniors and the mobility-impairedmay catch a ride from the ChicoClipper (342-0221).

Of course, there are numerous cabcompanies available to transport youwhere need to go.

Greyhound and Amtrak leave fromthe train station at 450 Orange St. inChico.

The largest airport in ButteCounty is the Chico MunicipalAirport, which is serviced by United’sSkyWest with about four flights toand from San Francisco each day.Unfortunately, those flights arescheduled to cease in December.

If you’re driving, Highway 99 isthe main arterial route throughButte County, running in anorth/south direction, mainly serv-ing Chico. Highway 70 is the mainroute serving Oroville, also runningnorth/south. Highway 149 connectsthe two highways and cities. AndHighway 32 stretches from centralChico westward over the SacramentoRiver, hooking up with I-5, and alsointo the mountainous regions to thenortheast.

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LIBRARYAn important aspect of any com-

munity is its public library. TheButte County Library system is com-posed of six excellent facilities and abookmobile. Literacy services are alsoavailable. For more information andlibrary hours, call 538-7198 or visitwww.buttecounty.net/bclibrary.

Visit the well-stocked Chicobranch of the Butte County Libraryat 1108 Sherman Ave., 891-2762.

ECONOMYGovernment, the university and

services such as health care andretail trade continue to be thelargest employers in Butte County,but dominant behind the scenes isthe $450-million-a-year agricultureindustry (almonds and rice, in par-ticular).

According to recent census infor-mation, the average per-capitaincome was $23,611, and the medianhousehold income was $41,632.While Butte County wages are noto-riously low, the cost of living here isconsiderably lower than inSacramento or the Bay Area.

Butte County’s unemploymentrate came in at 8.6 percent in Aprilof 2014, according to the U.S.Bureau of Labor Statistics.

POLITICSYou may be aware of California’s

reputation as perhaps the most

politically volatile state in the union.Don’t expect any less from the poli-tics that play out in Chico and therest of Butte County.

Newcomers may be surprised bythe passion locals exhibit on all sidesof issues related to political elec-tions, bond measures and land use.But the more impassioned the popu-lace, the more likely the town isworth shouting about, and that iscertainly the case with Chico.

The city is led by a seven-memberCity Council; each member serves afour-year term. Elections are stag-gered every two years—three seatsin one cycle and four the next.Campaigners are often boisterous andbold, and candidates oftentimes raise$20,000 or more to gain a positionthat pays $600 a month. Council

members are elected at large andthus do not represent separate geo-graphical districts.

The Chico City Council is a weak-mayor system, meaning the mayor—currently Scott Gruendl—is notelected to that office by voters butrather is appointed by the electedCity Council and possesses only figu-rative power. An appointed city man-ager—currently Mark Orme—admin-isters the day-to-day functioning ofcity government.

Along with the City Council,Chico is governed by the ButteCounty Board of Supervisors. Most ofthe county offices are in Oroville.Two of the five elected supervisorsrepresent Chico because of its rela-tively large population. Like CityCouncil meetings, the supervisors’meetings can be heated affairsregarding what is best for the peoplewho live here.

Chico Municipal CenterThe municipal center houses

administrative offices for the city ofChico. Open Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m.-5 p.m.,411 Main St., www.chico.ca.us

City Council chambersThe public is encouraged to

attend City Council meetings, heldon the first and third Tuesdays ofeach month at 6:30 p.m. 421 MainSt., city clerk: 896-7250,www.chico.ca.us

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HEALTH &WELLNESSHOSPITALSEnloe Medical Center

1531 Esplanade, 332-7300,www.enloe.org

Feather River Hospital 974 Pentz Road, Paradise, 877-

9361, www.frhosp.org

Oroville Hospital 2767 Olive Highway, Oroville, 533-

8500, www.orovillehospital.com

Orchard Hospital 240 Spruce St., Gridley, 846-5671,

www.orchardhospital.com

CLINICSAmpla Health

Medical and pediatrics: 680Cohasset Road, 342-4395; dental: 236W. East Avenue, Ste. H, 342-6065,www.amplahealth.org

Butte County Public HealthClinic

695 Oleander Ave., 879-3665,www.buttecounty.net/publichealth/clinic/clinc.html

Chico Immediate CareMedical Center

376 Vallombrosa Ave., 891-1676

Convenient Care HealthCenter

670 Rio Lindo Ave., Ste. 300, 899-7120, www.convenientcarehc.com

Enloe Outpatient Center888 Lakeside Village Commons

Drive, 332-6400

Enloe Prompt Care560 Cohasset Road, 332-4111

Northern Valley Indian Health (NVIH)

845 W. East Ave, 896-9400,www.nvih.org

NVIH Children’s Health Center

277 Cohasset Road, 332-6000

Premiere Primary Care888 Lakeside Village Commons,

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Shalom Free Clinic1190 E. First Ave., 518-8300,

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Chico CommunityAcupuncture

1815 Mangrove Ave., 345-5300,www.chicocommunityacupuncture.com

Chico Surgery Center615 W. East Ave., 895-1800,

www.chicosc.com

Enloe Regional Cancer Center265 Cohasset Road, 332-4700

Enloe Rehabilitation Center340 W. East Ave., 332-6138

The Pinwheel CommunityAcupuncture Project

740 Flume St., 345-5566,www.pinwheelchico.com

Skyway Surgery Center 121 Raley Blvd., 230-2000

WOMEN’S WELLNESS& FAMILY PLANNINGPlanned Parenthood


Women’s Health Specialists 1469 Humboldt Road, 891-1917

Women’s Resource Clinic 115 W. Second Ave., 897-6101;

24-hour hotline: 897-6100

PREGNANCYRESOURCESBetter Babies

578 Rio Lindo Ave., 894-5585,www.betterbabies.org

Paradise Midwifery Services771 Buschmann Road, Paradise,

877-8640

Enloe Mother & Baby CareCenter

1531 Esplanade, 332-3970,www.enloe.org/baby

Enloe Mother & BabyBoutique

251 Cohasset Road, Ste. 120, 332-3970, www.enloe.org/baby

SENIOR CAREArcadia Home Care &Staffing

2057 Forest Ave., 566-9025,www.norcalarcadia.com

Butte Home Health & Hospice10 Constitution Drive, 895-0462,

www.buttehomehealth.com

Enloe Home Care & Hospice1390 E. Lassen Ave., 332-6050

(home care), 332-6060 (hospice)

Passages Center 25 Main St., #202, 898-5923,

www.passagescenter.org

BEHAVIORAL/MENTAL HEALTHButte County BehavioralHealth

Adult outpatient center: 560Cohasset Ave., 891-2784; youth out-patient center: 500 Cohasset Road,Ste. 15, 891-2945, www.buttecounty.net/behavioralhealth

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EDUCATION PUBLIC SCHOOLSChico Unified SchoolDistrict

Formed in 1964, the Chico UnifiedSchool District currently servesapproximately 12,000 students. Thedistrict has a policy of letting par-ents send their students to theschools of their choice, as long asthere’s room. The CUSD includes 11 elementary schools, one K-8 open-structure-classroom school, threejunior highs and three high schools(including a continuation school).Several campuses have special pro-grams, such as Two-Way LanguageImmersion, Open Structure andAcademics Plus. Test scores and otherstate measures of achievement arekept at the district offices at 1163 E. Seventh St. (891-3000).

The CUSD offers a home-schoolingprogram and oversees several charterschools. The Inspire School of Artsand Sciences—an “internal” CUSDcharter school—offers an innovative

high-school curriculum as an alterna-tive to conventional high school. TheCUSD also oversees a community dayschool, which, by referrals, takes instudents who have been on probationor suspension. www.chicousd.org

CHARTER SCHOOLSBlue Oak Charter School

Kindergarten-eighth grade. 450 W. East Ave., 879-7483,www.blueoakcharterschool.org

Chico Country Day SchoolKindergarten-eighth grade.

102 W. 11th St., 895-2650,www.chicocountryday.org

Chico Montessori Children’sHouse

Kindergarten-sixth grade. 814 Glenn St., 342-5518,www.chicomontessori.com

CORE Butte Charter School260 Cohasset Road, Ste. 120,

894-3952, www.corebutte.org

Forest Ranch Charter SchoolKindergarten-eighth grade.

15815 Cedar Creek Road, ForestRanch, 891-3154, www.forestranchcharter.org

Inspire School of Arts &Sciences

Ninth-12th grade. Chico HighSchool campus, 901 Esplanade, 891-3090, www.inspirecusd.org

Nord Country SchoolKindergarten-sixth grade.

5554 California St., 891-3138,www.nordcountryschool.org

Pivot Charter SchoolSixth-12th grade. 2550 Lakewest

Drive, Ste. 30, 877-544-1423 or 636-4479, www.pivotnorthvalley.com

Sherwood MontessoriKindergarten-eighth grade.

746 Moss Ave., 345-6600, www.sherwoodmontessori.org

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PRIVATE SCHOOLSChico Christian School

Kindergarten-eighth grade, pluspreschool. 2801 Notre Dame Blvd.,879-8989, www.chicochristian.org

King’s Christian SchoolKindergarten-sixth grade.

1137 Arbutus Ave., 345-1377,www.gokingschristian.com

Notre Dame School Kindergarten-eighth grade.

435 Hazel St., 342-2502,www.ndschico.org

Pleasant Valley BaptistSchool

Kindergarten-12th grade. 13539 Garner Lane, 343-2949,www.pvbaptist.org

Progressive Schoolhouse Kindergarten-eighth grade.

2400 Notre Dame Blvd., 345-5665,www.progressiveschoolhouse.com

Rose Scott Open-Structure School

Kindergarten-12th grade. 850 Palmetto Ave., 354-3101, www.rosescottschool.com

ADULT EDUCATIONJohn Muir Charter School(California ConservationCorps)

Ages 16-25. 2725 Highway 32,Ste. F, 961-9693

Oroville Adult Education2750 Mitchell Ave., Oroville, 538-

5350, www.orovilleadulted.com

Regional & ContinuingEducation (Chico State)

Programs include Open University(for non-enrolled students),ElderCollege (for students 60 andolder) and the Osher LifelongLearning Center (for those 50 andolder). 400 W. First St., 898-6105,www.rce.csuchico.edu

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CHICO PERFORMANCES

2014 - 2015 SEASON PERFORMANCESSEPTEMBER

Paula Poundstone

Funkadesi

Chico World Music Festival

The National Acrobats of the People’s Republic of China

Alice in Wonderland JR.

Alpin Hong, Piano

OCTOBER

The Lone Bellow

Rosanne Cash

Branford Marsalis withthe Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia

Mary Chapin Carpenter

The Hot Sardines

MUMMENSCHANZ

NOVEMBER

California Guitar Trio& Montreal Guitar Trio

Pilobolus

Whose Live Anyway?

Bill Bryson: Author

The Senegal St. Joseph Gospel Choir

Allen Toussaint &the Preservation Hall Jazz Band

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9/12

9/13

9/16

9/25

9/28

11/9

11/11

11/13

11/15

11/18

11/21

10/2

10/4

10/9

10/16

10/19

10/28

DECEMBER

Nutcracker

The United States Air Force Band of the Golden West

Mariachi Sol de México

JANUARY

Mavis Staples

Tango Buenos Aires

The Hot Club of San Francisco

FEBRUARY

Garrison Keillor

Russian National Ballet Theatre

Zap Mama & Antibalas

Storm Large

Reyna Grande: The Distance Between Us

MARCH

The Intergalactic Nemesis: Live-Action Graphic Novel Target Earth

Cirque Mechanics:Pedal Punk

Orquesta Sinfónicadel Estado de México

12/4-7

12/11

12/13

1/16

1/21

1/31

2/2

2/7

2/18

2/19

2/24

3/7

3/10

3/15

The Southern Troubadours in the RoundFeaturing: Joe Ely,Ruthie Foster & Paul Thorn

Amy Seiwert’s Imagery

Dance in Film: All That Jazz

Spotlight Performances

Broadway Boogie Downtown Chico

Joe GoodePerformance Group

Million Dollar Quartet

APRIL

The Pink Floyd Experience

Buddy Guy

Arturo O’Farrill Octet

MAY

Natalie MacMaster & Donnell Leahy

Peter Pan JR.

3/17

3/22

3/24

3/26

3/27

3/28

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4/11

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