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Things to see in Chico, California (United States): 5 places and when to go
Chico, California is a town in United States with around 96,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 5 places in and around it, mainly Nature (2), History (1), Stargazing (1). The best known are Bidwell Mansion State Historic Park, Chico Community Observatory and Chico Air Museum. The best time to come is April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 14 h 48 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 12. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United States · 39.7286, -121.8364
- Population
- About 96,000
- Places
- 5 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (2) · History (1) · Stargazing (1) · Museums and art (1)
- Best time
- April to October.
- Also possible
- November to March.
- Nearest airport
- SFO San Francisco, 239 km as the crow flies
What to see in Chico, California
The places in and around Chico, California, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Bidwell Mansion State Historic ParkState historic park in California, United States742 m
- Chico Community ObservatoryObservatory in Chico, California, United States6.6 km
- Chico Air MuseumAviation Museum in the USA8.5 km
- Colyear SpringsSpring in California, U.S7.6 km
- Phantom FallsWaterfall in California, United States of America27 km
When to go to Chico, California
The best time to visit Chico, California is April to October; also possible: November to March. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:29
- FebPossible10:29
- MarPossible11:41
- AprBest time13:03
- MayBest time14:11
- JunBest time14:48
- JulBest time14:33
- AugBest time13:34
- SepBest time12:15
- OctBest time10:55
- NovPossible9:46
- DecPossible9:12
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 48 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 12. In April, 4 of the 5 places are at their best.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Chico, California
The nearest main airport is San Francisco International Airport (SFO, San Francisco), 239 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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- Cool6 places118 km
- Sacramento, California29 places132 km
- Ukiah, California7 places134 km
- Rancho Cordova10 places134 km
And all of United States, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Chico, California?
The best known: Bidwell Mansion State Historic Park, Chico Community Observatory, Chico Air Museum, Colyear Springs, Phantom Falls. In all, 5 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Chico, California?
April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 14 h 48 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 12.
How do you get to Chico, California?
The nearest main airport is San Francisco International Airport (SFO), 239 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Chico, California as the destination and these 5 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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