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Discover
Oroville, Ca.
A
Bit Of History
As
you venture into the Historic town of Oroville, you
will notice the plush foothills and beautifully landscaped
valleys. In 2003 Oroville celebrated the 35th Anniversary
of the building of the Oroville Dam, which created15,500
surface-acre Lake Oroville giving us water, electricity,
flood control and an abundance of recreation.
Gabriel
Moraga was the first kown visitor to this area in
1808. As he ventured through the green valley and
groves of oak trees he found an abundance of wild
game, shy native Indians, and an un-named tree lined
river which was later named in 1820 by Captain Luis
Arguello as the "Rio de las Plumas," the
River of Feathers.
In 1848 John Bidwell discovered gold on the Feather
River. When the word got out 1,000's flocked to this
area to seek their fortune. In 1856 this quaint little
town which was originally known as Ophir City, became
a tent town almost overnight. With the new found popularity
the town was given a new name of Oroville, Spanish
for "City of Gold."
To learn more click
here.
C
F Lot
Home in Sank Park
A
Victorian Gothic style home nestled in a beautiful
garden of color.
The
C.F. Lott Historic Home serves as a historic house
museum and a cultural repository for decorative
art objects typical of Oroville's pioneer families.
The collection includes furniture, paintings, rugs,
textiles, clothes, silver and glassware during the
Lott family period 1949-1910.
Historical
Chinese Temple
The Chinese Temple located in Oroville is a historical
monument.
Built in the spring of 1863, the Oroville Chinese
Temple served as a place of worship for a community
of 10,000 Chinese residents. Funds for the Temple
and furnishings were provided by the Emperor and
Empress of China and local Chinese labor built the
structure. For more information Click
Here
Lake
Oroville and Lime Saddle Marina
For
those who enjoy the water, we are close to several
beautiful spots to cool off for the summer, fishing,
boating, waterskiing, tubing and more! Lake Oroville
is Northern California's premier recreation lake.
With over 167 miles of shoreline, miles of trails,
15,000 surface acres of warm water, lake oroville
offers an outdoor adventures wonderland.
Feather
Falls
The
water falls rushes 640 feet down the massive rocky
cliff and plunges into the canyons and into the
valley below. Feather Falls, the sixth highest waterfall
in the U.S., is one of the most magnificent attractions
in Butte County.
From
Oroville, take Olive Highway east to Forbestown Road,
then go north on Lumpkin Road. For the best view of
the falls, plan a day hike into the area. The hike
is 7 miles round trip with half-mile markers along
the trail. The trail has several steep grades and
a minimum of 4 hours is needed to complete the hike.
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Things
To Do
- Bidwell Canyon Marina- House Boat Rentals
- Small Boat Rentals - Patio Boats- Ski Boats-Wave
Runners - Acces.
- Gray Fox Winery - Tours and Tasting - Gifts
-Wines
- Long Creek Winery - Long Creek Winery is
a boutique winery encompassing thirty acres.
- Lake Oroville Equestrian Camps - Enjoy this
encredible opportunity to explore the lake!
- Esperanza de Oro Ranch - Located in the
foothills of Northern Ca. Explore 150 miles of
breath taking shoreline trails.
- Horse
Riders Heaven- A place with hills providing
million dollar panoramas, shaded trails, water
for horses, and more.
- Lake Oroville - Lake Oroville is Northern
California's premier recreation lake with 167
miles of shoreline.
- Lake Oroville Visit Center -
Enjoy exhibitions on Orovilles's history, including
Maidu Indian Culture and local wildlife.
- North
and South Forebays - Want wind or speed?
A sailor's dream come true! Or speedboat competition?
- Lodestar
Farms - Experience the true taste of
California Olive Oil. Tasting rooms, gifts and
recipes.
- Gold
Panning - Try your luck at gold panning!
Look in the crevices of the bedrock or just below
the water surface...
- Feather
River Fish Hatchery - Watch nature in
action at this official California Watchable Wildlife
site.
- World
Tour of Wildlife - "Northern California's
Most Unique Sportsman Store!"
- Combat
Zone Paintball Park - Combat Zone is Northern
California's fines park, catering to the young
and old.
- Gold
Country Casino - Gold Country Casino has
a cafe, buffet,
and a 24 lane bowling alley.
- Feather
Falls Casino - Offering a variety of entertainment
choices, including gaming, headliner shows, and
special events. The Dreamcatcher
Buffet is one of the finest in Northern California.
Restaurants
- Checkers
Fine Italian Dining - Handmade Pastas,
Mediterranean Entrees, Decadent Desserts! (530)
538-2007
- Feather Falls Casino Cafe - Open 7 days
a week, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner.
- Gold Country Casino Cafe- Elegant Dining
24 hrs. a day.
- Oberon's
on the Green - Fine
dining by the lake at Kelly Ridge Country Club.
(530) 589-3600
- The Depot - Serving lunch and dinner daily. Full
service bar - Karaoke Friday Nights - Banquet
Facilities
- Round Table Pizza - A Pizza truly fit for
a King!
- Papacito's
Mexican Grill & Cantina -
530-532-9344
- Old
Town Bar and Grill - 2053
Montgomery Street - 530-532-9463
Attractions
- Bird Cage Theater- Order your season tickets
now!
- Oroville
Murals - Take a tour of murals highlighting
oroville's heritage from the Gold Rush era to
World War II.
- Pioneer
Museum- Built in 1932 by the Native sons
and daughters of the Golden West as a replica
of a 49er cabin.
2006
Calendar - For more information and a complete calendar
of events, please contact the Chamber
Of Commerce.
- June
24 - Oroville Farmers Market Every
Sat.
- June
25 - Wine Tasting and Art Show - Snow
Mountain Wilderness Hike
- July
2 - Jonesville Hike
- July
4 - Annual Great American
Ice Cream Social
- August
12 - 19th Annual Table Mt. Scramble
Golf Tournament
- September
23
- Salmon Festival
- September
30 - The Glick Wine and Food Fair
- October
1-7 - Perry Mason Days
- October
8 - Children's Fair (Jump house, food
and fun)
- October
13 & 14 - All School -All Class
Reunion
- October
28 - Bridal Faire
- December
7 - Holiday Wine Tasting and Art Auction
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