DISCOVER CHICO
While staying with us at the Sycamore Inn Of Chico, you can always find plenty of things to do in and around the area. Chico is always bursting with activities throughout the year and provide year round entertainment for the friends, family, and those seeking adventure and fun in their life. For those who enjoy the day time hours, you will find lots of activities such as; the Saturday Farmers Market, or shopping downtown Chico with it's unique shops and one of a kind gift shops. Enjoy hiking, biking, bird watching, or just relaxing at one of the delicious cafe's in the area.
The "Night Life" for those who enjoy the party scene has much to offer with it's unique hangouts such as Madison Bear Gardens, or Iron Horse Cafe. The streets come alive at night with music coming from just about every corner, many clubs providing live music with great bands to satisfy everyone. Enjoy Raggae, Country Stompin Music, and Hard Rockin into the wee hours. So get your dancin shoes on and head to downtown Chico.
There are lots of Taxi services for a safe and fun evening. Enjoy!
Biking Chico is known as a Bronze level bicycle friendly community. There are great biking trails and rides throughout chico.
River Road Loop (16 miles flat terrain) | Nord Flatlands (About 20 miles flat terrain) | Durham Loop (About 20 - 25 miles flat terrain) |Keefer Rd. (About 12 miles mostly flat terrain) | Honey Run (About 26 miles-challenging climbs.) Table Mountain (50 - 60 miles of rolling hills)
Bird Watching throughout the Chico area is a wonderful way to start your day! Through-out Chico there are numerous parks and creeks to do birdwatching. Be sure to always bring your camera and binocuars !
Brewery's
Sierra Nevada Brewery - Chico Tours: Tues. - Fri., 2:30 Sat. 12-3pm 1075 E. 20th St. - (530) 893-3520 Come do a tour of the brewery and visit their new gift shop.
Casinos Get ready to have a Cha-Ching Of a good time at some of the casinos and gaming rooms in the area. Non stop action at every turn and loads of fun!
Open 24hrs - 7 days a week.
Angie's Poker Club - Chico | Colusa Casino - Colusa Feather Falls Casino and Gold Country Casino - Oroville Rolling Hills Casino - Corning | Win River Casino - Redding
Clubs - Check out these great places to hang out!
Chico Area Attractions
Explore the wealth and beauty of Chico Ca. Located in the heart of the North State, Chico's proud culture, location and economy have made it home to one of California's most unique cities. Chico is home to one of the most distinguished state universities - commonly known as Chico State. Chico inner city boasts a diverse population of trees; thus, earning its nickname, The City of Trees.
Known to be a college town, Chico’s rich culture has become a hotspot for many events: live performances frequent both indoor and outdoor stages; in the summer, Thursday night market transforms downtown into a carnival like atmosphere; the Chico Outlaws, a minor-league baseball team, entertains many of the hot summer nights; and the nightlife keeps the streets alive well into the early sunrise.
Listed below are just some of the local attractions that make this great city a popular retreat for travelers and residents alike.
Chico Funland - Putters Miniature Golf Located next to CalSkate in the Funland Center at 2465 Carmichael Dr. - Chico - Putters at Funland is Northern California's premiere miniature golf course.
Opened in the Spring of 2003, this 18-hole course offers a fun yet challenging mix of holes circumventing through and across running streams and fountains, up and over hills, under and around rocks, in a naturally well-vegetated environment, complete with a waterfall.
CalSkate
Located next to Holiday Inn Express at 2465 Carmichael Dr. Chico CalSkate is celebrating its 30th year of Family Fun, providing a clean and safe environment for everyone. Come join the fun with family and friends for birthdays, graduations, school events, holiday parties or just for family fun! They provide the birthday or celebration room for your next special event. Enjoy a live DJ, snacks and fun pin ball and grab machines for the young and young at heart.
Farmers Market
Every Saturday Year Round 2nd & Wall - Chico -
Hours: 7:30am - 1pm
For the freshest produce in town come to the Chico Farmers Market. Enjoy fresh fruits and vegetables, crafts, gifts, live music and more!
An excellent place to take friends and family, or for some great alone time while you browse numerous vendors, offering exceptional produce and products
Chico Creek Nature Center and Live Animal Museum
Located in the Heart of Bidwell Park - 968 E. 8th. St. Chico - (530) 891-4671 Chico Creek Nature Center is the official information and interpretive center for Bidwell Park. The center offers day camps, exhibits, field trips and volunteer opportunities.
Barry R. Kirshner Wildlife Foundation
Located on Laura Ln. behind Durham Park;
By appt. only 7 Days A Week 9am - 4pm Call: (530) 345-1700
Lions, Tigers and Dragons! OH MY! The Wildlife Foundation is home to a variety of endangered and exotic live animals. Providing valuable educational resources about our natural world and its varied inhabitants. Temporarily Closed.
Caper Acres
Caper Acres Located in lower Bidwell Park
Chico Caper Acres is a fairytale themed playground for young children. Children can slide through holes in a giant wedge of Swiss cheese, play in a sandbox watched over by Humpty Dumpty and drink out of the lion’s mouth. For Birthdays in the Party Circle, please call: (530) 895-4972) Adults must be accompanied by a child 13 years or younger. Caper Acres is closed for maintenance on Mondays.
