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My Go-To Spots Around the North Valley 🗺️
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items Food, fun, and local favorites around Chico, Corning, Red Bluff, and Orland - the spots we actually go to. 🗺️✨
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👉 Chico Favorites (Food + Fun) 🌆
👉 Outdoor Chico 🌳
👉 Corning, Red Bluff & Orland Favorites 🚗
👉 Chico Favorites (Food + Fun) 🌆
If you're looking for locally made goods, this is the place! 💯 Made in Chico showcases items created by Chico and North Valley artists, making it a go-to for thoughtful gifts and supporting the local community. You can find a little bit of everythin...
Made in Chico - Supporting Local Makers 🌱
NOTHING beats the smell of a book 📕 #HEAVENLY
Barnes N Noble is my go-to! If you love wandering shelves and leaving with a stack you didn’t plan on, B&N is the spot. Solid selection of bestsellers, classics, and fun finds. It’s a perfect choic...
Barnes & Noble- Nothing beats an actual bookstore!
Shubert’s is a downtown Chico institution - family-owned since 1938 and still making ice cream in-house with old-school recipes. A must-stop for a scoop (or candy) when you’re in town. 🍦
Pro tip 💡 If you go during the Holidays they sometimes have ...
Shubert's Ice Cream & Candy- My all time FAV!
Madison Bear Garden (aka “The Bear”) is a Chico legend - an iconic, no-cover sports bar and grill that’s been a downtown staple since the late ’70s, right next to Chico State. 🎉 Step inside and you’ll find an eclectic, memorabilia-packed historic bu...
Madison Bear Garden- Great day AND night scene! 🍔 🍹
👉 Outdoor Chico 🌳
A special spot many of us visited before the Camp Fire. 💔 The bridge has been restored and reopened, preserving its charm while offering a beautiful, reflective place to walk, take photos, and enjoy nature. 🌿✨
Pro tip 💡- If the sun is shining- y...
Honey Run Covered Bridge – Picture-Perfect Chico 📸
A Chico classic I grew up going to. Upper Bidwell is one of those places that never gets old - great for walks, swimming in the summer, and just getting outside for a bit. 🌿
Upper Bidwell Park
One of Chico’s best parks for kids. Tons of space to run, unique playground equipment, and a great spot for playdates or burning energy. Easy to spend a good chunk of the day here. 🛝🌳
Pro tip 💡 — There’s a Little Free Library right out front, per...
Rotary Centennial Park - One of Chico’s Best (and newest) Playgrounds 🛝🌳
A solid spot along the Sacramento River for fishing. Easy access, peaceful, and a nice way to spend a quiet morning or evening outdoors. 🎣🌿
Sacramento River Fishing (Chico Area) 🎣
👉 Corning, Red Bluff & Orland Favorites 🚗
Such good breakfast, burgers & more! 🍳🍔 I don’t think I’ve tried anything that I didn’t love! Cute environment & great service!
Chata's Brunchies - AMAZING food
Laser tag, arcade, bounce house, bowling, mini golf & more! Something for everyone! 🎉🎳⛳️ Red Bluff, CA
Lariat Bowl - Red Bluff (SO much to do here!)
We love love loveee Planet Fitness! ❤️ & especially love the “bring a guest anytime” perk! 💪
Planet Fitness - Red Bluff (AMAZING deals)
The food is delicious, staff is amazing, and presentation is always top tier! Chefs 😚✨
Sakura Hut Sushi - Orland Ca (If you haven’t tried it, you need to!)
Such a fun little Orland gem. Mostly kids stuff, but also candles, a make-your-own candle bar, handmade earrings, and unique gifts you don’t expect to find in a small-town shop. Easy to pop in for kids and yourself. 🤍
(The owners are the sweetest to...
Three Little Birds - Orland’s Sweetest Little Boutique 🕊️✨