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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."
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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.
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
 
 
   
 

Things To Do

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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