Annie’s Guidebook
Farmers Markets
Nothing is better than strolling through Chico Farmer’s Markets for fresh veggies, fruit, flowers, bread, tamales, whimsical gifts, and people watching. There are interesting people about like an animal balloon making clown, artists, musicians. It’s a short walk through a nice series of streets to walk to the Thurs night Market on Broadway and the Sat morning market at 3rd and Wall streets.
Enjoy coffee, tea, pastries, tamales, organic produce and flowers, and local art. Free bike valet.
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Chico Saturday Farmers Market
Wall StreetEnjoy coffee, tea, pastries, tamales, organic produce and flowers, and local art. Free bike valet.
Food, plants and flowers, art, music, and a lively atmosphere. May 5th-September 22nd, 6-9 PM in Downtown Chico.
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Thursday Night Market
West 2nd StreetFood, plants and flowers, art, music, and a lively atmosphere. May 5th-September 22nd, 6-9 PM in Downtown Chico.
Located in the North Valley Plaza at 801 East Avenue, this market runs year-round, rain or shine every Wednesday from 7:30 AM-1:00 PM.
Chico Wednesday Farmers' Market
801 East AvenueLocated in the North Valley Plaza at 801 East Avenue, this market runs year-round, rain or shine every Wednesday from 7:30 AM-1:00 PM.
Food Scene
Always fresh, delicious food with great service. The pizzas, salads, and sandwiches are divine and if you snag a seat by the window you get a bird’s eye view of Broadway.
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Broadway Heights California Cuisine
300 Broadway StAlways fresh, delicious food with great service. The pizzas, salads, and sandwiches are divine and if you snag a seat by the window you get a bird’s eye view of Broadway.
I visit Chico three times a year and a visit to the Tea Bar for an insanely delicious and healthy fusion bowl is always on my agenda. They have tofu, beef, chicken for protein choices. This is a hefty bowl of blissful rice, lettuce, toasted sesame seeds, edamame, etc.
You will love all of their array of teas, spritzers, and yummy drinks. A short walk away from the Bidwell Bijou!
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Tea Bar & Fusion Cafe
250 Vallombrosa AveI visit Chico three times a year and a visit to the Tea Bar for an insanely delicious and healthy fusion bowl is always on my agenda. They have tofu, beef, chicken for protein choices. This is a hefty bowl of blissful rice, lettuce, toasted sesame seeds, edamame, etc.
You will love all of their array of teas, spritzers, and yummy drinks. A short walk away from the Bidwell Bijou!
Fine wine and fresh, seasonal meals. Reservations recommended. Enjoy patio seating.
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Grana
198 E 2nd StFine wine and fresh, seasonal meals. Reservations recommended. Enjoy patio seating.
We consider this to be the best Thai restaurant in town. Enjoy generous portions and great service.
Thai Basil
121 Broadway StWe consider this to be the best Thai restaurant in town. Enjoy generous portions and great service.
Fresh, organic, vegan, fish, elk, buffalo and other real food for dine-in or take out. Check out live music and DJ during happy hour or at night!
Om on the Range
301 Main StreetFresh, organic, vegan, fish, elk, buffalo and other real food for dine-in or take out. Check out live music and DJ during happy hour or at night!
Order delivery or get take out from the best pizza place in town! They also make calzones, salads, and cannoli.
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Celestino's New York Pizza
101 Salem StOrder delivery or get take out from the best pizza place in town! They also make calzones, salads, and cannoli.
Featured on "Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives", this place is a local favorite. Breakfast every day and lunch Monday-Friday. Mimosas, coffee and tea. Cash only!
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Sin of Cortez
2290 EsplanadeFeatured on "Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives", this place is a local favorite. Breakfast every day and lunch Monday-Friday. Mimosas, coffee and tea. Cash only!
I ALWAYS treat myself to a delicious frozen yogurt from this iconic Chico family owned business when I visit Chico.
Pick your favorite flavor, enjoy walking around downtown or sitting at city Plaza.
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Jon & Bon's Yogurt Shoppe
300 Broadway StI ALWAYS treat myself to a delicious frozen yogurt from this iconic Chico family owned business when I visit Chico.
Pick your favorite flavor, enjoy walking around downtown or sitting at city Plaza.
The Rawbar
346 Broadway StGreat food and patio. Reservations needed.
Beers and burgers in an iconic Chico eatery. Everyone knows and loves The Bear.
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Madison Bear Garden
316 W 2nd StBeers and burgers in an iconic Chico eatery. Everyone knows and loves The Bear.
Best brussel sprouts I have ever had. Delicious food, great location, live music,
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Parkside Taphouse
115 W 3rd StBest brussel sprouts I have ever had. Delicious food, great location, live music,
Beautiful coffee shop. Great view from upstairs. It is a spacious place and has a great vibe. Love their chai tea and fresh pastries. Check for free live music events on the rooftop!
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Stoble Coffee
418 Broadway StBeautiful coffee shop. Great view from upstairs. It is a spacious place and has a great vibe. Love their chai tea and fresh pastries. Check for free live music events on the rooftop!
Amazing number of beers. Fantastic food. Beautiful and delicious salads. Don’t miss the fries! I love the outdoor patio.
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Burgers & Brew
301 Broadway StAmazing number of beers. Fantastic food. Beautiful and delicious salads. Don’t miss the fries! I love the outdoor patio.
When you want a special meal or are celebrating, this is one of the best Chico restaurants. You need reservations, even for lunch!
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5th Street Steakhouse
345 W 5th StWhen you want a special meal or are celebrating, this is one of the best Chico restaurants. You need reservations, even for lunch!
This restaurant was featured on Guy Fieri’s Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives Chico episode.
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The Banshee
134 W 2nd StThis restaurant was featured on Guy Fieri’s Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives Chico episode.
Sightseeing
Monkey Face View | Upper Bidwell Park
I find treasures on here. Fun place to walk through and it is two blocks from the Chico Charmer.
Eighth & Main Antique Center
745 Main StI find treasures on here. Fun place to walk through and it is two blocks from the Chico Charmer.
Enjoy a tour of the world-famous brewery, attend one of their fun events on site, or enjoy a brew and meal in the restaurant.
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Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.
1075 E 20th StEnjoy a tour of the world-famous brewery, attend one of their fun events on site, or enjoy a brew and meal in the restaurant.
This rose garden has about 400 rose bushes. It was established by George Peterson. His father was the groundskeeper for John Bidwell. Smell the roses, take photos, but do not pick any roses. There is a fine for picking roses and cameras are in place. Tell me this is a gorgeous thing to see as you’re walking around the campus.
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California State University
400 W 1st StThis rose garden has about 400 rose bushes. It was established by George Peterson. His father was the groundskeeper for John Bidwell. Smell the roses, take photos, but do not pick any roses. There is a fine for picking roses and cameras are in place. Tell me this is a gorgeous thing to see as you’re walking around the campus.
Great place for kids!
Newly redesigned playground with shade sails added, children love this playground. Bathrooms on site and plentiful parking. Located in Bidwell Park near One Mile and Sycamore Pool.
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Caper Acres
500 South Park DriveNewly redesigned playground with shade sails added, children love this playground. Bathrooms on site and plentiful parking. Located in Bidwell Park near One Mile and Sycamore Pool.
City Plaza
132 W 4th StA wonderful Chico tradition, Shubert’s is a family owned ice cream parlor and candy shop that kids of all ages will love. It’s right around the corner from the Chico Charmer!
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Shubert's Ice Cream & Candy
178 E 7th StA wonderful Chico tradition, Shubert’s is a family owned ice cream parlor and candy shop that kids of all ages will love. It’s right around the corner from the Chico Charmer!
Hands-on, educational fun for children-located on Main Street in Downtown Chico.
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Chico Children's Museum
325 Main StHands-on, educational fun for children-located on Main Street in Downtown Chico.
Locally-owned toy and gift store that sells games, kites, t-shirts, jewelry, soaps, candles, cards, and more. The National Yo-Yo Museum is located inside.
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Bird In Hand
320 Broadway StLocally-owned toy and gift store that sells games, kites, t-shirts, jewelry, soaps, candles, cards, and more. The National Yo-Yo Museum is located inside.
This non-profit center is great for kids and adults alike. Located in Bidwell Park. $2/Children & Seniors, $4/Adults. Wednesday-Sunday.
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Chico Creek Nature Center
1968 E 8th StThis non-profit center is great for kids and adults alike. Located in Bidwell Park. $2/Children & Seniors, $4/Adults. Wednesday-Sunday.
Chico Air Museum
165 Ryan AveGreat museum. FREE!
Only open Thurs- Sun.
Chico History
Learn about John and Annie Bidwell, founders of Chico. Annie Bidwell deeded the land for Bidwell Park!
Bidwell Mansion Historic Park
525 EsplanadeIt’s a very interesting little museum and worth visiting to learn about Chico history.
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Chico History Museum
141 Salem StIt’s a very interesting little museum and worth visiting to learn about Chico history.
Things to Do
Enjoy axe throwing, pool, air hockey, darts, or giant Connect Four. 845 Cherry Street.
The Hatchet House
824 Cherry StEnjoy axe throwing, pool, air hockey, darts, or giant Connect Four. 845 Cherry Street.
Swim in Sycamore Pool to cool off on a hot day. Or just go walk across the bridge to view the beautiful creek.
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Bidwell Park One-Mile
300 South Park DriveSwim in Sycamore Pool to cool off on a hot day. Or just go walk across the bridge to view the beautiful creek.
Chico gifts and souvenirs
Made in Chico is a fun store filled with local art, treasures and gifts. Great place to buy a souvenir or gift.
Made in Chico
127 W 3rd StWonderful downtown store filled with local art and treasures.