Bidwill Mansion State Historic Park was the home of the pioneers General John and Annie Bidwell and headquarters of Rancho Chico, once the most famous farm in the state. Their wealth came from the California gold fields. He later became a social activist, congressman and leading grower. His three story 26-room brick house was built in the 1860's. The design is in the style of an Italian villa. The park features guided tours. To reach the park, take Highway 99 to Chico, southeast on "E", then first left on Esplanade.
Location:
525 Esplanade, Chico California 95926
Telephone
530-895-6144
Other California State Parks nearby:
(Chico) Bidwell Mansion State Historic Park
(Chico) Bidwell-Sacramento River State Park
(Penn Valley) Bridgeport Historic State Park
(Oroville) Clay Pit State Vehicular Recreation Area
(Nevada City) South Yuba River State Park
(Red Bluff) William B. Ide Adobe State Historic Park
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12/05 Coming to The Chico area
Arden Fair Sacramento CA March30-April18 Open the doors to Arden Fair and step inside. Here you'll find contemporary fashions, jewelry, accessories and brand name merchandise at over 165 specialty stores, plus Nordstrom's, Macy's, Sears, and JC Penney. Arden Fair also has a number of terrific restaurants, everything from fast food to fine dining. And it's completely enclosed, so it's always a comfortable 70 degrees inside no matter what it's like outside.
California Exposition & State Fair Sacramento CA June12-28 The Cal Expo is the site of the California State Fair. All year Satellite Wagering, Waterworld USA, Paradise Island Fun Center and an RV Park are just a few of the features of the Cal Expo.The first State Fair was held in 1854 in San Francisco at the old Music Hall. The fair offered premiums (prizes) for its competitions and included such agricultural exhibits such as 2-inch-long peanuts, 72-pound beets and a 10-pound carrot that was longer than 3 feet. Horseracing was part of that first fair and has continued to be a part of the fair ever since.
California Wool and Fiber Festival Boonville CA September13-15 From the source to the fiber, come follow the thread of fine wool craftsmanship.
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