Annie’s Guidebook

Annie
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 Street
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Enjoy 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 Street
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Food, 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 Avenue
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.

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 St
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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.
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 Ave
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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!
Fine wine and fresh, seasonal meals. Reservations recommended. Enjoy patio seating.
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Grana
198 E 2nd St
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Fine 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 St
We 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 Street
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!
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 St
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Order 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 Esplanade
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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!
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 St
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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.
Great food and patio. Reservations needed.
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The Rawbar
346 Broadway St
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Great 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 St
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Beers 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 St
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Best 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 St
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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!
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 St
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Amazing 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 St
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When 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 St
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This restaurant was featured on Guy Fieri’s Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives Chico episode.

Sightseeing

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Monkey Face View | Upper Bidwell Park
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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 St
I 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 St
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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.
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 St
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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.

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 Drive
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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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City Plaza
132 W 4th St
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A 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 St
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A 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 St
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Hands-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 St
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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.
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 St
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This non-profit center is great for kids and adults alike. Located in Bidwell Park. $2/Children & Seniors, $4/Adults. Wednesday-Sunday.
Great museum. FREE! Only open Thurs- Sun.
Chico Air Museum
165 Ryan Ave
Great 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!
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Bidwell Mansion Historic Park
525 Esplanade
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It’s a very interesting little museum and worth visiting to learn about Chico history.
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Chico History Museum
141 Salem St
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It’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 St
Enjoy 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 Drive
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Swim 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.
Wonderful downtown store filled with local art and treasures.
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Made in Chico
127 W 3rd St
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Wonderful downtown store filled with local art and treasures.