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EXPLORERS WELCOME!
Hello!
Thank you for taking an interest in learning more about Butte County. I think it's a pretty special place, and once you take a look in our guide, I hope you do, too.
This is the second annual publication of our visitors guide, and we have made a few changes to the layout that I think are worth pointing out. First, we’ve changed the name of the guide from Visitors Guide to Adventure Guide. Our team has worked tirelessly to bring you stories and inspiration from the best of the area—and you don't have to be a visitor to find a new adventure. We strive to keep the content fresh with each new edition so you can look forward to discovering new adventures every year. Second, we’ve upped our user-generated photo content. We don’t want you to rely solely on us for telling Butte County’s story, so we’re showing you what others celebrate. (And that means we want you to share your photos with us when you’re here. #ExploreButteCA.) Third, we’re sharing novel stories about resilience and innovation, of how our leaders faced challenges head on and adjusted to create something new. Innovation in Butte County looks different from other areas and we want you to help us celebrate it.
As we look forward to what 2021 will bring (so long, 2020!), I am hopeful that you will use the Butte County Adventure Guide to find inspiration (and information) for when you and your loved ones feel free to roam again. Our communities are prepared to welcome you for outdoor recreation, eclectic downtown shopping, delicious patio dining, and an all around warm welcome.
Carolyn Denero Executive Director, Explore Butte County
P.S. If you need more inspiration, look us up online at ExploreButteCounty.com.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Bruce Spangler [President, Holiday Inn
Express Lake Oroville], Brooke Isenberg [Vice President, Marriott Courtyard, Chico],
Mohammad Billah [Treasurer, University Inn], Kiran Paragji [Director, Americas Best Value Inn, Oroville], Haroon Saddique [Director, Best Western Paradise Hotel], Analise Uhlrig [Director, Oxford Suites, Chico], Nicole Johansson [Director, Sierra Oro Farm Trail], John Pearson [Director, Chico Velo]
The Official 2021-2022
Explore Butte County Adventure Guide is a publication of Explore Butte County. P.O. Box 2154, Chico, CA 95927 +1 530.918.4584
ExploreButteCounty.com info@explorebuttecounty.com
Carolyn Denero, CTA Executive Director
Ashley Baer, CTA Marketing Communications Coordinator
Alicia Salas, CTA Outreach Coordinator
#ExploreButteCA
DESIGN Porter Co. Agency
CONTRIBUTING WRITERS
Ashley Baer, Jason
Mandly, Michael Riser, Travis Souders
CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS
Ashley Baer, Results Imagery
Table Mountain by Steve McDonald
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63 Best Outdoor Spots
Voted the most popular locations by our fans, look here to create your ultimate Butte County outdoor adventure.
For the Love of Salmon 20
Bidwell Park Swimming Holes 22
Fall into Butte County Birding 24
Building Innovation 32
50 Restaurants Rising to the Challenge
Working overtime to keep up, stay open, & serve everyone a good meal has been a task like no other for restaurants in 2020.
Pints & Pours 52
Brewing Innovation 56
Restaurant Week 2020 60
Food on Four Wheels 62
66 Restoring the State Theatre
The State Theatre Arts Guild is working to return the building to its original appearance & ambiance.
On Display at Chico State 70
Arts & Culture Abound 72
Mural Mania 76
A Few of Our Favorite Things 84
88 Agricultural Past Meets Present
For the past 150 years, Butte County has been an innovative agricultural leader in California.
Experience the Farm 91
Take Home the Bounty 93
Growing Innovation 94
Butte County Crops 97
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Campus
Exploration
Butte County offers a robust collegiate experience for students, alumni, fans, & visitors alike.
Out & About in Butte County 26 City Profiles 36
Beyond the Bustle 46
Four-legged Fun 78
98 Stay a While
Find the perfect lodging in your budget for your trip to Butte County.
Event Inspiration 102
Meeting Spaces 104
Wedding & Event Spaces 105
Getting to Butte County 108
