Chico, Calif. —previously one of Northern California’s best-kept secrets – is coming out of the bag as more and more travelers recognize all this quaint gem has to offer.
Fly into the Chico Municipal Airport on one of the three daily United Express flights from San Francisco, and visitors have just a quick five mile drive into the center of town. For many, the first stop in Chico is the Sierra Nevada Brewery
This iconic company was founded in Chico in 1980 and is one of Chico’s top ten employers Today, the brewery offers free, daily tours for guests as young as 12 years old (only those 21 and older enjoy a beer tasting tour) that include an in-depth look at the facilities and the brewing process. Of course, the experience is even better with a visit to the on-site restaurant, the Taproom. The menu features gourmet dishes incorporating local ingredients and infusing signature brews like the filet fettucini with a Pale Ale gorgonzola cream sauce. One shouldn’t miss the opportunity to pair one of their gourmet dishes with one of 19 total premium beers on tap.
For those looking to spend some time outdoors, Chico’s Bidwell Park is the perfect place to spend the day. Covering more than 3,600 acres and stretching nearly 11 miles long through the city, Bidwell Park is one of the largest municipal parks in the United States. But don’t just think picnic benches, playgrounds and sandboxes; Bidwell Park is filled with hiking and biking trails, places to swim, paths for horseback riding and even paragliding areas. There is also a diverse mixture of trees and wildlife that are different in each of the park’s main sections.
No trip to Chico would be complete without grabbing a burger at Nobby’s . This cash-only fast food joint serves up some of the best burgers and sandwiches in the entire region. Along with great food, the laid back atmosphere has helped to make Nobby’s a local’s favorite.
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