Bidwell Mansion State Historic Park

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525 Esplanade
Chico, CA 95926

Bidwell Mansion State Historic Park, located in Chico, CA, is a beautifully preserved Victorian home that showcases the life of John and Sarah Bidwell, early pioneers of California. The mansion features stunning architecture, period furnishings, and lush gardens, offering visitors a glimpse into 19th-century living. Guided tours provide insight into the history of the Bidwell family and the significance of their contributions to the region.

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Marcus C.
6/16/2024

Such a beautiful and historical place to visit. I came here with my wife who insisted on visiting this place and I was reluctant, but I'm glad she suggested it. The tour was very informative. Pro...

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Kimberly H.
6/23/2024

Closed for construction, but has information plaques outside and tons of parking, lots of shade and trees to just enjoy the area. Wouldn't mind going back to see the inside.

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Alex T.
2/21/2025

The building was in real poor shape. Like it was engulfed in a fire. Stuff was falling from the ceiling and I was worried for my parties safety. Hard to breath with all the smokey chemical smells....

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Roberta G.
3/2/2025

Recently in the news, amongst other fires locally, this happened to be one of the major more historical venues that has burnt to the ground. So, although it might have been somewhere great to...

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Cary S.
8/11/2024

This is a beautiful historic mansion. There is a lot of history of California before it was even a state.discussed on the tour. The walls are very thick so the temperature is nice inside while...

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