- 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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Located within the Andrew Carnegie Library, the Chico Museum is an educational museum filled with exhibits that display the history of the local area. Artwork, photographs, and historical documents are among the many artifacts that fill the museum.
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Chico Paper Company is a 2,500 sq ft art gallery that houses works from more than 25 local artists and some others from outside the area. Their displayed art includes paintings, photographs, glass, metalwork and pottery.
4.9 Miles
Dedicated to preserving and celebrating the history of American aviation and space travel, the Chico Air Museum features an outdoor area with jets and propeller planes, an indoor area with a variety of exhibits, and a research library.
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The Senator Theatre is a live music and concert venue that hosts a variety of performers throughout the year. The venue offers a number of concessions options as well as a large drink menu.
3.7 Miles
Located on the site of the Glenwood Farmhouse, which dates back to 1877, the Patrick Ranch Museum maintains a collection of artifacts pertaining to the area's rich and varied architectural heritage.
1.6 Miles
AMF Orchard Lanes features 38 lanes for open bowl, leagues, and special events. The alley also contains a café, bar, overhead television monitors, and a modern arcade with the latest games.
5.1 Miles
Chico's Two By Two Ranch & Petting Zoo offers farm tours with educational narration by knowledgeable guides. The ranch also features a petting zoo and pony rides, and hosts parties and special events.
3.4 Miles
Almond Tree Stables is an equestrian facility offering a number of services for horses and their owners to enjoy. Riding lessons, local trail rides, and horse boarding are among the many services provided at the stables.
11.4 Miles
Paradise Art Center encourages, promotes and nurtures the visual arts. They offer exhibits, events, workshops and classes including ongoing classes for Watercolor I, pottery, Drawing and Colored Pencil, Plein Air, Watercolor II and Acrylic & Oil.
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Filled with stained glass creations, Creative Glass Carvings has a show room where visitors can view the work of local glass artists. The gallery also offers glass fusing and stained glass art classes for visitors.