Chico · Butte County, CA
Cheap things to do in Chico
Scout analyzed 56 Chico places and surfaced the ones that actually fit cheap day out.
Places analyzed
56
Matches
24
Typical spend
—
Typical visit
1.3 hr
Scout-verified spots
Outdoors
Hooker Oak Park
Recreational park featuring baseball/softball fields, horseshoe pits, a playground & picnic areas.
Outdoors
Lower Bidwell Park
Food & Drink
Unwined Kitchen & Bar
Food & Drink
5th Street Steakhouse
White-tablecloth restaurant known for prime beef in cozy surroundings with a wine list & full bar.
Food & Drink
The Pour House
This roomy, contemporary tavern with outdoor seating offers New American small plates & entrees.
Food & Drink
Sierra Nevada Taproom & Restaurant
Food & Drink
Nash's Restaurant
Unpretentious American restaurant with breakfast, lunch & dinner, weekend brunch, a bar & banquets.
Outdoors
Caper Acres
Fairytale-themed playground for kids with elaborate play structures & group/picnic facilities.
Food & Drink
Sofi'z Kitchen & Bar
Food & Drink
Tin Roof Bakery and Cafe
Food & Drink
Beatniks | Coffee House & Breakfast Joint
Breakfast cafe offering cooked & cold options served alongside a range of espresso-based drinks.
Food & Drink
Deja Vu Breakfast Company
Food & Drink
Daycamp Coffee
Food & Drink
Cafe Coda
This music-themed eatery serving breakfast & lunch sandwiches features occasional live performances.
Food & Drink
Naked Lounge
Hip, art-lined haunt with brick walls & lounge chairs, espresso drinks & fair trade tea.
Food & Drink
Stoble
Outdoors
Upper Bidwell Park
Sprawling park in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains featuring rock formations & more.
Outdoors
Lower Bidwell Park
Serene park with lots of tree-shaded paths for walking & biking, plus picnic sites & a playground.
Chapmantown
Community Park
Food & Drink
Franky's
Locally-owned joint offering pizza & Italian mains such as pasta & chicken piccata, plus cocktails.
Outdoors
Bidwell Park One-Mile
Popular for its swimming creek, this park also offers a playground, athletic field & picnic space.
Food & Drink
Parkside Taphouse
Modern restaurant & bar with an ample patio emphasizing craft brews & creative comfort food.
Food & Drink
Mom's
Folksy venue with a bar & patio whipping up homestyle American meals & unique breakfasts.
Food & Drink
Crush
Contemporary restaurant with Italian cuisine & brick-oven pizzas, plus a lounge & sizable wine list.
Outdoors
Patio, trail, or open-air.
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