Oroville (California) Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city and county seat of Butte County, California, United States
About Oroville (California)
For a California town located no small distance from the state's major population centers, Oroville has a rather extensive history. It was the first major town in the area and grew enormously in the mid-19th century due to the Gold Rush. Unfortunately the timeless wisdom that holds "what comes easy won't last and what lasts won't come easy" certainly held true in Oroville, as it has the lengthy ignominy of being the seat of one of California's poorest counties (Butte). Constantly overshadowed by neighboringChicowith its vibrant California State University campus, Oroville has spent most of its post-Gold Rush existence quietly serving administrative purposes with some unfortunate race tensions in the middle of the 20th century. Since the construction of the massive dam which in turn created
Top Attractions in Oroville (California)
Explore the best things to see and do in Oroville (California):
- ★Bald Rock
- ★Bidwell Bar Bridge
- ★Cherokee Museum & Ghost Town
- ★Chinese Temple
- ★Feather Falls
- ★Green Line Trail
- ★Ishi Emergence Spot
- ★Lake Oroville State Recreation Area
Where to Eat in Oroville (California)
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Boss Burger
- 🍴Papacito's
- 🍴Tong Fong Low
Where to Stay in Oroville (California)
- 🏨Days Inn Oroville
- 🏨Feather Falls Casino & Lodge
- 🏨Gold Country Casino Hotel
- 🏨Holiday Inn express
Oroville (California) Travel Guide Sections
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