Food Scene
The Banshee
134 W 2nd StBest pub food in the world!
My other favorite bar and restaurant! The chicken tacos are to die for. Delicious coffee & breakfast in the mornings. Great patio seating.
36 locals recommend
B Street Public House
117 Broadway StMy other favorite bar and restaurant! The chicken tacos are to die for. Delicious coffee & breakfast in the mornings. Great patio seating.
If you're feeling super fancy and love steak - this is the best restaurant in town.
39 locals recommend
5th Street Steakhouse
345 W 5th StIf you're feeling super fancy and love steak - this is the best restaurant in town.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great bar for specialty craft cocktails, lovely atmosphere, friendly staff and owners!
17 locals recommend
Argus Bar + Patio
212 W 2nd StGreat bar for specialty craft cocktails, lovely atmosphere, friendly staff and owners!
Everything Else
If you're here on a Sunday this is a great church! They have services at 8, 9, and 11:11 in the sanctuary and an awesome hipster service at the El Rey theater around the corner at 10:30.
Bidwell Presbyterian Church
208 W 1st StIf you're here on a Sunday this is a great church! They have services at 8, 9, and 11:11 in the sanctuary and an awesome hipster service at the El Rey theater around the corner at 10:30.
Entertainment & Activities
Caper Acres
500 South Park DriveBring the kids to Caper Acres in Lower Bidwell, great play equipment!
If it's hot, dip in the pool at One Mile, the creek is damned up and it's lovely.
12 locals recommend
One Mile Recreation Area
South Park DriveIf it's hot, dip in the pool at One Mile, the creek is damned up and it's lovely.
Gateway Science Museum
625 EsplanadeGreat little science museum for the kids!
Sightseeing
The 6th largest brewery in the nation located right in our backyard. Go for a tour, or just stop by the pub for a beer!
83 locals recommend
Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.
1075 E 20th StThe 6th largest brewery in the nation located right in our backyard. Go for a tour, or just stop by the pub for a beer!
Voted the most beautiful campus in the whole CSU system, its definitely worth a walk around!
37 locals recommend
California State University
400 W 1st StVoted the most beautiful campus in the whole CSU system, its definitely worth a walk around!
If you like history, a quick tour of the Bidwell Mansion is fun!
52 locals recommend
Bidwell Mansion Historic Park
525 EsplanadeIf you like history, a quick tour of the Bidwell Mansion is fun!
Great for hiking, biking, and exploring. The most beautiful part of town!
59 locals recommend
Upper Bidwell Park
Old Chico Canyon RoadGreat for hiking, biking, and exploring. The most beautiful part of town!
Shopping
Bird In Hand
320 Broadway StBest toy store ever - and the national yo yo museum!
Essentials
Safeway
720 Mangrove AveNeighborhood groceries, right around the corner.