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Chico

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Chico is the most populous city in Butte County, California, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the population was 86,187, reflecting an increase of 26,233 from the 59,954 counted in the 2000 Census. The city is a cultural, economic, and educational center of the northern Sacramento Valley and home to both California State University, Chico and Bidwell Park, the country's 26th largest municipal park and the 13th largest municipally-owned park. Bidwell Park makes up over 17% of the city.Other cities in close proximity to the Chico Metropolitan Area (population 212,000) include Paradise and Oroville, while local towns and villages (unincorporated areas) include Durham, Cohasset, Dayton, Nord, and Forest Ranch. The Chico Metropolitan Area is the 14th largest Metropolitan Statistical Area in California.
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Bidwell Park
4.8
Duration: 2 hours
Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. Tours & Tastings
4.5
Duration: 2 hours
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Bidwell Mansion
4.7
Duration: 2 hours
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Chico Certified Farmer's Market
4.6
Duration: 1h 30 min

Side trips from Chico

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West Coast Falconry
Marysville
4.7
Duration: 2h 30 min
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Empire Mine State Historic Park
Grass Valley
4.8
Duration: 2 hours
Sundial Bridge
Redding
4.5
Duration: 2 hours
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Lassen Peak
Lassen Volcanic National Park
4.7
Duration: 2 hours

Hidden gems in Chico

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The Pageant Theatre
4.7
Duration: 2 hours
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Chico Air Museum
4.7
Duration: 1h 30 min
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Eighth & Main Antique Center
4.8
Duration: 2 hours
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Silverdollar Speedway
4.5
Duration: 2 hours

Nature in Chico

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Bidwell-Sacramento River State Park
4.8
Duration: 30 minutes
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Butte Creek Ecological Preserve
4.4
Duration: 2 hours
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Horseshoe Lake
3.1
Duration: 2 hours

Museums in Chico

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Chico Museum
4.5
Duration: 1h 30 min
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National Yo-Yo Museum
3.8
Duration: 2 hours

Childrens Museums in Chico

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Gateway Science Museum
4.2
Duration: 2 hours
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