| | Built in the 1860’s, Bidwell Mansion was the home of John and Annie Bidwell. The 26-room Victorian house was built with the most modern plumbing, gas lighting and water systems available at the time. Bidwell Mansion is now a California State Historic Park. The mansion is located at 525 Esplanade and tours are scheduled Wednesday through Sunday. For more information call (530) 895-6144. | |
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| | The Chico Art Center is located in the Southern Pacific Railroad depot on the corner of W. 5th Street and Orange Street, near downtown Chico. | |
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| | The Art Center holds different exhibits throughout the year and it also hosts classes for both children and adults. This is the largest member-based arts organization in Butte County. The Chico Art Center is open Wednesday through Sunday from noon to 4:00 p.m. For more information call (530) 895-8726 or visit www.chicoartcenter.com. | |
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| | Open since 2004, the Chico Air Museum will spark the imagination of children and delight aviation enthusiasts. The museum has both indoor and outdoor exhibits. Outdoors you’ll find historic aircraft and inside are displays of pictures and artifacts from famous aviators. The museum is open every Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m., or by appointment. The museum is located at the Chico Municipal Airport at 170 Convair Court. For more information, call (530) 345-6468 or visit www.chicoairmuseum.org. | |
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| | Since it’s opening in 1986, the Chico Museum has housed more than 85 exhibits honoring Chico’s history. Located in the former 1904 Carnegie Library at W. 2nd Street and Salem Street, visitors can see exhibits focused on local Chico and Butte County history as well as traveling exhibits. The museum is open Wednesday through Sunday from noon to 4:00 p.m. and admission is free (donations are accepted). For more information call (530) 891-4336 or visit www.chicomuseum.org. | |
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| | The largest display of Yo-Yo memorabilia in the nation is right here in Chico. Located inside Bird In Hand (320 Broadway in downtown), the National Yo-Yo Museum is home to the world’s largest wood Yo-Yo weighing in at 256 pounds. Plan to be in Chico in early October for the annual National Yo-Yo Contest. The National Yo-Yo Museum is open daily and admission is free. For more information, contact the museum by calling (530) 893-0545 or check out their website: www.nationalyoyo.org. | |
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| | This unique bar and eatery at Second and Salem streets was built in 1883 by Franklin Lusk, John Bidwell’s attorney who was also a prominent local banker and president of the Chico Normal School Board of Trustees in 1888-89. It later became the meeting hall of the Native Daughters of the Golden West, before turning into The Bear in the mid-1970s. A must see! | |
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| | 307 W. 5th Street, Chico
(530) 895-3848
Built in 1883, the Stansbury House stands prominently on the corner on W. 5th Street and Salem Street. Home to Chico physician Oscar Stansbury and his wife Libbie, the home now acts as a time capsule giving visitors a glimpse at what life was like in the 19th century. Tours are offered Saturday and Sunday from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. and cost $2 for adults, $1 for students and children under 10 are free. For more information call (530) 895-3848. | |
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517 Main Street, Chico
Built in 1928 and once a United Artist movie house, the Senator Theatre is now a venue for live music. | |
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