A Perfect Fall Weekend in Butte County

Your fall week­end begins in Down­town Chico, where his­toric streets lined with turn­ing leaves set the stage for a day of local fla­vors, cul­tur­al dis­cov­er­ies, and autumn beau­ty. From morn­ing cof­fee to evening wine tast­ing, this day com­bines the best of small-town charm with great local din­ing and exploration.

Ele­vat­ed Break­fast and Hand­craft­ed Cof­fee from Stoble

Start your day with hand­craft­ed cof­fee and deli­cious, local­ly made pas­tries or break­fast sand­wich­es at Sto­ble. Fea­tur­ing ele­vat­ed takes on clas­sic favorites, Sto­ble is per­fect for fuel­ing up your group before a day of exploration.

Explore Local Fla­vor at Chico’s Sat­ur­day Farm­ers Market

Head to Chico’s Sat­ur­day Farm­ers Mar­ket to check out a vari­ety of local ven­dors and enjoy a leisure­ly stroll through the live­ly open-air mar­ket. The crisp air and col­or­ful fall leaves make a beau­ti­ful back­drop as you look for the per­fect pro­duce (and local pre­pared treats for later!).

Shop and Lunch Downtown

After your time at the farm­ers mar­ket, enjoy a walk through Down­town Chico, and browse unique local shops with gifts per­fect for the upcom­ing hol­i­day season.

When lunch calls, grab a slice from Celestino’s New York Piz­za or Bode­ga Slice Shop for a per­fect bite-on-the-go, and enjoy it among the fall col­ors on the near­by Chico State campus.

Wit­ness Peak Fall Col­ors at the Chico Seed Orchard

Enjoy an after-lunch walk at the Chico Seed Orchard. For a few spe­cial weeks in Novem­ber, this spot is arguably the pret­ti­est place in Butte County.

Also known local­ly as the Tree Farm, the orchard is home to hun­dreds of species of plants and trees, many of which burst with col­or in mid-Novem­ber, mak­ing this one of the most pop­u­lar fall view­ing spots in Chico.

Dis­cov­er North­ern Cal­i­for­nia Art at monca

Whether you’re head­ing out after lunch or look­ing for an indoor reprieve, head to the Muse­um of North­ern Cal­i­for­nia Art (mon­ca). The muse­um’s col­lec­tion fea­tures paint­ings, prints, draw­ings, sculp­tures, and pho­tog­ra­phy from near­ly 100 North­ern Cal­i­for­nia artists, offer­ing a per­fect after­noon activ­i­ty as the day winds down. 

Sip at LaRoc­ca Vine­yards Tast­ing Room

While in Down­town Chico, stop by the LaRoc­ca Vine­yards Tast­ing Room.

Enjoy a glass of their local estate-bot­tled fine wines, which include both organ­ic and sul­fate-free vari­eties, or spend a few hours sam­pling great region­al whites, reds, rosés, and sparkling wines.

Dine on Con­tem­po­rary Ital­ian Cui­sine at Crush

Con­tin­ue the evening at Crush, just a min­ute’s walk from the tast­ing room, for their pop­u­lar hap­py hour.

Serv­ing up con­tem­po­rary Ital­ian cui­sine, Crush’s hap­py hour is a live­ly time, with brick oven-fired piz­zas and deli­cious cock­tails. Make sure to get some­thing from the dessert menu for a sweet end to your meal.

Catch Sun­set Views of Migrat­ing Birds at Llano Seco

Enjoy sun­set views of the return of migrat­ing birds along the Pacif­ic Fly­way as they land at the Llano Seco View­ing Unit. This peace­ful moment just enjoy­ing nature is a per­fect end to the evening.

For your sec­ond day, take a short dri­ve to Oroville for a change of pace and more nat­ur­al beau­ty. This his­toric town offers a per­fect blend of out­door adven­ture and small-town charm dur­ing November.

Take the Scenic Route to the His­toric Hon­ey Run Cov­ered Bridge

Start your morn­ing with a short, scenic dri­ve toward Oroville to see the Hon­ey Run Cov­ered Bridge. Orig­i­nal­ly open to the pub­lic in the late 1880s, it served as an impor­tant route between Par­adise and today is a beau­ti­ful scenic park, per­fect for impromp­tu pho­to shoots.

Enjoy Break­fast at Mug Shots Cof­fee House

After vis­it­ing the bridge, fin­ish the dri­ve to Mug Shots Cof­fee House for deli­cious cof­fee or tea plus a light break­fast of muffins, scones, or break­fast burritos.

Right in the heart of Down­town Oroville, Mug Shots is a great start to a leisure­ly walk through the heart of the community.

Enjoy the Fall Col­ors Along the Feath­er River

Per­haps Oroville’s most defin­ing fea­ture, the Feath­er Riv­er runs through the city, all the way from the Oroville dam to River­bend Park and beyond.

And at many spots along that stretch, you can enjoy beau­ti­ful fall land­scapes dur­ing much of November.

Dis­cov­er His­to­ry at the Oroville Chi­nese Temple

Just a 10-minute walk away from cof­fee is the his­toric Oroville Chi­nese Tem­ple. Built in 1863 to serve the largest com­mu­ni­ty of Chi­nese north of Sacra­men­to, this tem­ple is now a muse­um still occa­sion­al­ly used for worship.

Take a stroll through the beau­ti­ful grounds and learn more about region­al history.

Enjoy a Relaxed Hike in the Beau­ti­ful Outdoors

After learn­ing about the region’s his­to­ry, go out­side and expe­ri­ence the area’s nat­ur­al beau­ty with a fall hike. Whether you stay in Oroville or explore neigh­bor­ing towns, you’ll find a beau­ti­ful hike to enjoy.

Relax with Local Sips VillaVi­no Wine Bar

Relax after your hike at the VillaVi­no Wine Bar, which serves the best wines and beers as well as deli­cious, local­ly sourced antipasti plates to enjoy with your drink.

Dine at Union for Ele­vat­ed Cal­i­for­nia Cuisine

Enjoy the easy block-long walk to Union for din­ner. With ele­vat­ed Cal­i­for­nia cui­sine and live music on the week­ends, you’ll enjoy the fun atmos­phere and friend­ly peo­ple in the heart of Down­town Oroville.

Catch a Show in Down­town Oroville

End your week­end with enter­tain­ment at either the Oroville State The­ater or the Bird­cage Theatre. The State The­ater, a beau­ti­ful­ly pre­served 1920s venue, fea­tures clas­sic movies and live con­certs, while the Bird­cage The­atre offers inti­mate local pro­duc­tions. Either choice pro­vides a per­fect finale to your fall getaway.