Bidwell Bar Bridge (Original), North end of Bidwell Canyon Rd.. The Bidwell Bar Bridge is the first steel suspension bridge built in California. It was relocated to its current location in 1965 to avoid inundation by the rising water of Lake Oroville.Free. (39.537500,)�
Cherokee Ghost Town, 4226 Cherokee Rd (HWY 70 North, turn on Cherokee Rd, about one mile in look for the museum). What was once a boom town during the mining days, this is a small ghost town with several structures you can walk through from the road including what was the Wells Fargo Bank. There is also a small museum that has varying opening hours. There are a few scattered places where people still live, so tread carefully. �
Chinese Temple, 1500 Broderick Street, ☎ (530) 538-2496. 7 days a week Noon to 4:00. Built in 1863, this temple served the needs of all the Chinese north of Sacramento. Now it is a museum open to the public showing the history of the Chinese in the area as well as artifacts from the days when the temple was in full service.$3 Adults. �
Ishi Emergence Spot, Oro Quincy Highway & Oak Ave.. The location where Ishi, the last Native American to live in the wild came in to contact with European Americans in 1911 which is mainly just a plaque marking the spot. Much more can be found at the Lake Oroville Visitor Center.Free. �
Chinese Temple
Lake Oroville Visitor Center, 917 Kelly Ridge Road, ☎ (530) 538-2219, . While not actually in the town, this state-run visitor center offers a splendid observation of the town as well as the history of the construction of the lake and the Indian tribes that were in the area.Free. (39° 46’ 20.67” N,)�
Mother Orange Tree, Bidwell Bar Bridge. The original orange tree brought to California 1856 which is still bearing fruit to this day despite a near fatal frost in 1998.Free. �
Oroville Dam. Billed as the largest earth-filled dam in the world, it is the tallest dam in the United States at 230m/770ft, and the top of the dam spans 2,110m/6,920ft. The view over the Sacramento Valley is stunning, especially after a good rainstorm. Just be advised that due to some reason given in the name of possible terrorism, you can't park directly on the top of the dam. There are also quite impressive tours under the dam showing the massive hydroelectric turbines, although the hours and offer of these tours are unpredictable.Free. �
Pioneer History Museum, 2332 Montgomery Street, ☎ (530) 538-2497. Fri-Sat-Sun Noon - 4pm. Opened in 1932, this museum houses a very large collection of tools and other historical items used by people in the Gold Rush. A must-see for anyone who has any interest in Gold Rush history.$3 Adults. �
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