Oroville

Oroville, California, United States

Spanning nearly 15 miles from the Feather River to the Oroville Dam, Oroville’s Greenline Tour offers a scenic driving tour of the city. Just follow the painted green line and posted signs to some of the city’s most popular and historical attractions—you don’t even have to get out of your car! (But it’s that much better if you do!) Swipe up and tap "More Details" to learn more about this popular driving tour in Northern California.

50 Montgomery St
Oroville, CA

The Greenline Tour starts at the Feather River, which features prominently in Oroville’s history and continues to delight locals and visitors today. Spend some time riverside before continuing the driving tour. Situated on 210 acres right next to the Feather River, the beautiful Riverbend Park features sports fields, trails along the river, a boat launch, playground, two 18-hole disc golf courses, and more.

1067 Montgomery St
Oroville, CA

Continue your driving tour to the historic Downtown Oroville district to discover a variety of history-focused museums. A tour of the C.F. Lott Home—brought to life by docents clad in period costumes—reveals stories of the Lott family and their importance to early California as well as the love story between "Judge" Lott’s daughter, Cornelia, and Jesse Sank.

1500 Broderick St
Oroville, CA

For a different perspective on California pioneer history, head to the Chinese Temple and Museum Complex, which was built in 1863 and served the largest community of Chinese north of Sacramento during the post-Gold Rush era.

1650 Broderick St
Oroville, CA

The uniquely Oroville Bolt's Antique Tool Museum is the only known museum of it's kind, with over 12,000 hand tools on display.

Arlin Rhine Memorial Dr
Oroville, CA

Built in honor of the City of Oroville's 100th year anniversary, Centennial Plaza along Arlin Rhine Memorial Drive offers a commanding view of the Feather River. Take some photos while enjoying the scenery.

1480 Lincoln St
Oroville, CA

The Ehmann Home showcases Oroville’s role in the ripe olive industry at “the house that olives built.” Freda Ehmann perfected a curing process for ripe olives at the turn of the 20th century, which in turn launched California’s olive industry.

1489 Myers St
Oroville, CA

The Oroville State Theatre was constructed in 1927 from a design by renowned architect Timothy Pfluger and features an authentic Wurlitzer pipe organ.

2332 Montgomery St
Oroville, CA

While it doesn’t look like it from the outside, 6,000 square feet of historic treasures from the mid-1800s to the 1920s await visitors at the Pioneer History Museum.

Old Ferry Rd
Oroville, CA

Head towards the Greenline Bridge for your next two stops. The Feather River Nature Center & Native Plant Park sits right on the Feather River at the former site of a Maidu fishing village and features a former bath house converted into a museum

5 Table Mountain Blvd
Oroville, CA

Just across the river from the Nature Center is the Feather River Fish Hatchery, where you can learn about the spawning journeys of Chinook salmon and steelhead, and even get up-close and person through underwater viewing windows.

Oroville, CA

A tour of Oroville wouldn’t be complete without a trip to Lake Oroville, home to the final two stops on the Greenline. While you can appreciate the size of the Oroville Dam—the tallest dam in the county creating the second largest reservoir, by volume, in California—from afar, standing on top of it brings its massive scale into clearer focus. Drive across to enjoy a picnic at a day-use area or park along its south side to walk across or up to the nearby Overlook area for a more expansive view.

917 Kelly Ridge Rd
Oroville, CA

Your Greenline Tour ends at Lake Oroville Visitor Center, located high above Lake Oroville. Enjoy interpretive displays, and make sure to climb its 47-foot viewing tower to take in 360-degree views of the lake and dam.

917 Kelly Ridge Rd
Oroville, CA

Whether you discover all the historic and natural attractions along the Greenline in one go or meander your way through the city, there’s still more to discover in Oroville. Complete your trip with a meal or two at one of the city’s delicious restaurants, a visit to one of its unique stores and boutiques, and explore more of its outdoor offerings. However you choose to explore, you'll get to discover some of the best places in California.