Gifts for grads & dads! With graduation underway, Downtown Chico has plenty of personal gifts that will be special to your graduate. Made in Chico is always a great place for gifts that commemorate Chico, with handmade jewelry and signs. A little something for every grad from High School through College. Treat Dad
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What's bloomin’ Downtown? Spring 2021 Our Hometown Hero <3 Aaron Rodgers is already well known around Chico for his generosity, but we are extra grateful that Aaron through North Valley Community Foundation, was able to take care of rent, utilities, and other bills for over 20 restaurants & retail shops in
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21 Things to Love about Downtown Chico, CA February 2021 // 1. Coffee Shops In our bustling little town, the streets of Downtown Chico are dotted with mom & pop coffee shops. Each has their own unique atmosphere and we can bet that every Chico resident and student has that one place they would consider their
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“Chino, with the cows?” “No, Chico, up north.” “Oh, cool, the party school.” I had to concede a bit of a friend’s point when I told him where my wife, Terri, and I were going for a recent getaway. Many people still know Chico, Calif., for its onetime designation as College Party Central. That’s no more, I told him:
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With one of the nation's biggest parks, a burgeoning small-business scene and college-town vibe, Chico has been rated by Sunset magazine as one of the best places to "reboot your life."
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Get caught up in the excitement of live entertainment, delicious food, and holiday cheer with Downtown Chico's signature events! These events are the heart and soul of Chico, and have been recognized as some of the best across Northern California.
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The vibrant culinary scene in Downtown Chico has everything to indulge even the most well-fed foodie. There's something for everyone — from casual to fine-dining restaurants, to shops providing artisanal products made locally, like cheeses, almonds, honey, and olive oils. Eat your way through Downtown Chico and
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It's no secret that craft beer is the hottest beer trend, and Chico is perhaps the birthplace of it — thanks to the vision of Sierra Nevada Brewery's Founder Ken Grossman, who started his first home-brew store in Downtown Chico in 1976. Downtown Chico's many craft-beer establishments celebrate this heritage daily by
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Whatever you may be shopping for, you will find it in Downtown Chico. From clothing and shoes, to home décor and home repair, the eclectic mix of retailers in Downtown Chico will have what you're looking for.
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As if the natural scenery of Downtown Chico and its tree-lined streets weren't beautiful enough on its own, Chico is also home to some of the most unique and breathtaking public art pieces in Northern California. From large murals decorating the walls of buildings, to inspiring mosaic tiles benches and tranquil
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Considered one of the "100 Best Small Art Towns in America" in America, Downtown Chico is packing quite a punch in the culture department, with its unique art events, public art, stores, galleries, classes, and well-known artists. From exhibitions and festivals to galleries and gift shops, Downtown Chico has everything
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It's safe to say that the years spent in college are some of the best years of our lives, and all Chico State alumni know that once a Wildcat, always a Wildcat. So if you're visiting Chico for the first time since graduating, or maybe you never left, return to the old stompin' grounds and hit up some alumni favorite
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Chico is the most populous city in Butte County, California, United States. The nickname, "City of Roses," appears on the Seal of the City of Chico, California. Home of Sierra Nevada Brewery Co. Home to the World's Largest Yo-Yo and National Yo-Yo Competition
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