Around Town

There's hiking at Upper Bidwell, community events downtown, great locations for studying, and really cool people to meet and connect with all over town.

There is so much to do in this (not so) little town. There is a great social scene and a lot of activities to do with friends, but Bidwell Park is also located conveniently near campus, beginning just a mile from campus but stretching very far with many places to go and explore such as water holes and beautiful hikes. Downtown Chico feels very home-y and there are many little places like coffee shops and stores that are very retro and great for college students.

Join clubs, get involved and enjoy being a college student

Outdoors

There is not alot to do for fun in chico.

If you're 21 going to the bars is great. If you're not 21, than going to house parties are fun. But, try to limit yourself so you're not hungover on Saturday so you can go hiking, fishing, kayaking or whatever.

TONS of extracurricular activities waiting to be explored as well as a booming night life.

If you like to do outdoorsy things Chico is for you. Upper Bidwell and one mile are awesome to hike and go swimming on hot summer days. Thursday night markets are the best for ice cream sandwiches and all of the ethnic food stands. The WREC is awesome to play basketball, indoor soccer and lay by the pool! Also floating the river is a huge tradition in chico and an opportunity one should not pass up!

Chico IS a college town. The campus is downtown and all most all students live within and a mile and a half of campus. Finding something to do in between classes or on the weekend is never much of a concern.

When it is hot you can go for a float down the river. Walk around down town. Hike upperbidwell