- The list below includes 48 free or cheap things to do in or near Chico, California, including 38 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Art Gallery, Recreation Centers and Bowling.
- From Honey Run Covered Bridge to Chico Childrens Playground, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Chico and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Oroville and Paradise.
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11.5 Miles
Situated at a train station from the early 1900s, Paradise Depot Museum displays the region's historical artifacts. The museum hosts gold nugget days, where visitors can pan for gold with others.
11.6 Miles
Paradise On Ice is a recreational outdoor ice skating rink that offers leisure classes, dance classes, adult programs, and youth programs. The facility is also available for open skating sessions.
11.9 Miles
Established in 1973, the Gold Nugget Museum maintains a collection of artifacts and exhibits pertaining to local history and culture. The museum also presents a variety of programs, plays, and melodramas.
12.2 Miles
The Bowling Alley, Tall Pines Entertainment Center, is a recreational facility that offers a fully stocked pro shop, a pool table, a sports bar, and an in-house restaurant. The center also has a video game arcade and bowling leagues.
13.6 Miles
The Paradise Cinema 7 is a first-run seven screen multiplex theater that features first-run movies. The facility features all stadium seating, full digital projection, and offers traditional amenities like an arcade and a snack bar.
13.8 Miles
Surrounded by a forest of pine trees, Moore Road Dog Park offers visitors a place to let their dogs frolic off leash. The park has benches and dog height water fountains.
14.6 Miles
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4995 Durham-Pentz Road, Oroville, CA 95965
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The Barry R. Kirshner Wildlife Foundation serves as a home for animals from six different continents. The location's animals include bears, ducks, foxes, coyotes, lions, tigers, deer, servals, and reptiles.
15.5 Miles
Chaffin Family Orchards is known for its extra virgin olive oils, but it also offers apricots, cherries, mandarins, oranges, and grass-fed beef. The business also offers tours of its grounds.
20.8 Miles
As a riverfront park, Bedrock Park has amenities like a splash park, fishing areas, a beach, and a disc golf course. The park features several picnic pavilions themed after wildlife like bears and salmon.
20.9 Miles
The Oroville Chinese Temple was built as a result of the California Gold Rush of the 19thcentury. The location contains its original rooms, including the Main Temple and Chan Room, and later additions, such as the Tapestry Hall and The Garden.