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10 Fun Things to Do in Oroville
Oroville, California, United States
Oroville, California, is home to an abundance of outdoor recreation opportunities and small-town charm. From local shops to outdoor adventures, here are 10 fun things to do in Oroville (with even more to discover for yourself!)
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Explore an Abandoned Train Tunnel
Oroville, California, United States
the Brad Freeman Trail is a 41-mile adventure around the Oroville area that offers a huge variety of scenic vistas and day trip options for hikers, mountain bikers, and even equestrians. Part of this adventure includes an abandoned train tunnel on the south side of the Thermalito Diversion Pool. It's a unique feature that is especially exciting for kids!
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Kayak the Feather River
The calm waters of the Feather River through Oroville are perfect for family friendly adventures - and during the salmon season, you can get up-close-and-personal with migrating fish as by launching at the Feather River Fish Hatchery and ending at Riverbend Park.
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Hike the North Table Mountain Ecological Reserve
2488 Cherokee Rd
Oroville, CA
The North Table Mountain Ecological Reserve, more commonly known as simply Table Mountain, offers up a chance to hike through a truly unique natural area. You'll be delighted by spectacular annual wildflower blooms, stunning vernal pools, and dramatic but fleeting waterfalls in the winter and spring.
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Go Wine Tasting
Oroville, California, United States
Featuring four wineries spanning from the foothills to downtown, Oroville offers an under-the-radar wine tasting experience.
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Visit the Feather River Fish Hatchery
5 Table Mountain Blvd
Oroville, CA
Monday:
8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Saturday:
8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Sunday:
8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
At the Feather River Hatchery, you can watch migrating salmon from mid-September to mid-November or spawning steelhead from mid December through mid-February through an underwater viewing window. With fish present in the rearing ponds all year, you can enjoy a visit any time of year.
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Go Axe-Throwing (and more)
1726 Montgomery St
Oroville, CA
Monday:
Closed
Tuesday:
Closed
Wednesday:
Closed
Thursday:
Closed
Friday:
4:00 – 10:00 PM
Saturday:
12:00 – 10:00 PM
Sunday:
12:00 – 7:00 PM
O’Zone Entertainment is a safe, fun, exciting, family-friendly entertainment facility in Downtown Oroville, featuring axe-throwing, an escape room, and more.
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Enjoy First Friday Events
Oroville, California, United States
Explore Downtown Oroville's shops and restaurants during the monthly First Friday events hosted by the Downtown Oroville Business Association! During these themed events, select shops keep their doors open later and invite you to enjoy a night of shopping and festivities!
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Visit a Museum
Oroville, California, United States
With more museums per capita than Sacramento, Oroville is an under-the-radar museum destination. Explore 8 cultural centers located across the city
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Shop Downtown
Oroville, California, United States
There’s no shortage of retail options in Downtown Oroville, which features a variety of unique and locally owned shops and boutiques.
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Dine at Union
2053 Montgomery St
Oroville, CA
Monday:
Closed
Tuesday:
11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Wednesday:
11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Thursday:
11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday:
11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Saturday:
11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Sunday:
10:00 AM – 2:30 PM
The Union Restaurant is a bar and grill that specializes in California cuisine and features an indoor/outdoor bar, patio dining area, and a beer garden. The menu features products from California farms and seasonal ingredients and flavors.