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Chico
Located in the heart of the Northern Sacramento valley of California, Chico is beautiful and vibrant, with a population of just under 85,000. Adequately sized to provide a wide variety of activities and services, yet small enough to maintain a special sense of community and small-town living, Chico is a wonderful place to live, work, study, and play.
Napa Valley
145 miles from Chico
In the center of California's wine country, the Napa Valley is home to more than 200 wineries and countless world-class restaurants. A beautiful 90 minute drive from Chico, the Napa Valley is the perfect day trip. Enjoy an excellent glass of wine and a great meal in the heart of wine country.
Mount Shasta
140 miles from Chico
Snow capped year round, 14,168 feet high Mt. Shasta provides a wonderful challenge for experienced climbers. Located just 2 hours from Chico, Mt. Shasta provides an incredible view to those who reach the summit. Or, take advantage of one of Mt. Shasta's many less demanding trails. You'll see spectacular scenery and glimpses of deer, eagles, black bear and other wild animals.
Lassen Volcanic National Park
90 miles from Chico
Boiling mud pots, steaming ground, roaring fumaroles, and sulfurous gases can be seen at the Lassen Volcanic National Park, located just 90 miles from Chico. A scenic drive through beautiful canyons will provide you with an adventure you won't soon forget.
San Francisco
170 miles from Chico
Grab a sweatshirt and visit "The City by the Bay". A three-hour drive from Chico will take you to San Francisco, one of the most beautiful cities in the world. San Francisco is an amazing cultural tapestry that is filled with exciting things to see, taste, and experience. Ride a cable car, visit Fisherman's Warf, do a little shopping, and take in a baseball game. GO GIANTS!
Avenue of the Giants
200 miles from Chico
Take a weekend drive to the Avenue of the Giants and enjoy a picnic lunch under majestic redwood trees. The 31-mile drive through 200 year old trees that are up to 300 feet in height is incredible.
Sacramento
90 miles from Chico
California's state capital, Sacramento is just 90 miles from Chico. Steeped in California's Gold Rush history, filled with the sights and sounds of accomplished artists, and home of the Sacramento Kings (NBA) and Monarchs (WNBA) professional basketball teams, Sacramento is also home to the Sacramento International Airport.
Sacramento River
10 miles from Chico
With its headwaters located in Mt. Shasta, the Sacramento River runs southward 382 miles, providing refreshment to all who visit. Grab an inner tube and jump in - the water's fine!
Lake Oroville and Shasta Lake
30 miles from Chico
If you are crazy about fishing, swimming, water skiing, and rafting, you will love living in Chico. Surrounded by beautiful rivers, streams, and lakes, Chico provides easy access to water sports of all kinds. The perfect place to beat Chico's summer heat.
Lake Tahoe
145 miles from Chico
Home of several world-class ski resorts, Lake Tahoe is the place students visit when the snow begins to fly. Located less than three hours from, Chico, Lake Tahoe is the perfect place to spend the weekend for those with the need for speed!
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