Downtown Chico Travel Guide
Chico
Visit Downtown Chico
Popular places to visit
California State University-Chico
Explore the campus of California State University-Chico during your travels in Chico. Discover the bars in this family-friendly area or seek out the cycling trails.
Bidwell Mansion State Historic Park
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Bidwell Mansion State Historic Park during your travels in Chico. Discover the bars in this family-friendly area or seek out the cycling trails.
National Yo-Yo Museum
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at National Yo-Yo Museum during your travels in Chico. Discover the bars in this family-friendly area or seek out the cycling trails.
Bidwell-Sacramento River State Park
You can take time to visit Bidwell-Sacramento River State Park during your travels to Chico. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
Gateway Science Museum
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Gateway Science Museum during your travels in Chico. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
Centerville Estates
Learn about the events happening in Centerville Estates during your trip to Chico. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
Things to do
Chico Puzzling Adventure Scavenger Hunt Walking Activity
Top hotels in Downtown Chico
Hotel Diamond Chico
"Always my got to in Chico. Fantastic rooms and prime for walking everywhere."
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Chico
"It’s always reliable to be a good value, comfort, clean and nice. I also love that they ev chargers for my car"
Reviewed on 18 Jun 2026
Oxford Suites Chico
"Very accommodating staff. Great location. Huge room. Excellent breakfast. Definitely one of the better hotels I have ever stayed at."
Reviewed on 18 Jun 2026
Hotel Káterina
"Best hotel in Chico. I definitely recommend this hotel !!"
Reviewed on 15 Jun 2026
Quality Inn Chico
"The room smelled bad. (smoke and dirty laundry and mold stench) unfortunately there were "booked" and couldnt be moved. This place needs upgrades. The chair had major wear and tear (ripes in on the chair) same with the headboard."
Reviewed on 18 Jun 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Chico
"Great stay in Chico. Convenient location, good breakfast, great room."
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Downtown Chico
Barber
While there might not be top attractions in Barber, you can explore the larger area and discover places like National Yo-Yo Museum and Bidwell Mansion State Historic Park.
North Chico
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in North Chico and surrounding area, you can visit Cinemark Tinseltown Chico 14 and Gateway Science Museum.
Chapmantown
While Chapmantown isn't home to many top sights, National Yo-Yo Museum and Bidwell Mansion State Historic Park are some notable places to visit nearby.
South Campus Historic District
When in South Campus Historic District, you can plan a visit to National Yo-Yo Museum and Bidwell Mansion State Historic Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
