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Chico is where this guide starts. Bidwell Park runs nearly 11 miles through town, Chico State sits beside downtown, and the Sacramento River is a short drive west. Below are the parks, museums and stages we have checked so far, each with hours, rules and costs as the operator prints them.

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Places in Chico

Bidwell Mansion State Historic Park has its own page in our history section: Bidwell Mansion.

Drive Times From Chico

PlaceTypical, without traffic
Bidwell ParkIn Chico
Chico State CampusIn Chico
Downtown ChicoIn Chico
Gateway Science MuseumIn Chico
Chico History MuseumIn Chico
Laxson AuditoriumIn Chico
Silver Dollar FairgroundsIn Chico
Bidwell-Sacramento River State Park20 min

Times are Google Maps driving estimates from central Chico read on October 29, 2026, plus 10 minutes, rounded to 5. They do not include closures, chain controls or summer lake traffic.

Coming Up in Chico

32 events are on our calendar for Chico from today on. 2 are listed as free by the organizer. This list rebuilds itself every day at midnight, Pacific time.

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Map of Chico

8 of 8 places are pinned. Tap a pin for the page and directions. Dashed pins were placed from the street address we printed and are approximate. © OpenStreetMap contributors. Confirm the spot on the official page before you drive.

What We Could Not Verify

These items were not on an official page we could open on October 29, 2026, or two official pages disagree. Check with the operator before you rely on them.

  • Not confirmedEach place page lists its own unconfirmed items. Hours and fees change by season, so check the operator's page before you drive.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is there to do in Chico?

Start with Bidwell Park (swimming at One-Mile, trails in Upper Park), walk downtown and the Chico State campus, then catch a show at Laxson Auditorium or a fair at the Silver Dollar Fairgrounds. Each page below lists hours and costs from the operator.

How did you check the places in Chico?

We read each place's own official page (the operator, the state or federal agency, or the city) on October 29, 2026 and list those pages as sources on every place page. Anything we could not confirm is labelled Not confirmed.

Where can I find events in Chico?

The Coming Up list on this page shows every upcoming event we have checked for this area. The full calendar is on the Events page.

Cite this page: It's Chico, “Chico”, itschico.com/chico/ (updated ). By the It's Chico editorial team. Free to quote with attribution and a link to this page; data and tables are licensed CC BY 4.0.