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Travel & Accommodations  Chico, CAChico is a university community of 96,000 in northern California. We are a unique blend of rural and urban life that is surrounded by agriculture (almond and walnut orchards) and home to the California State University and its almost 15,000 students. As well as offering extensive shopping, art and cultural events, we boast the third largest urban park in the nation, including its many outdoor and sport activities. Chico is nestled near the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains with many tourist stops within easy driving distance, including the scenic Reno/Tahoe district. We are also close to California's wine country, which is centered in Napa Valley. For a detailed look at the Chico area, or to order a complete visitor packet, see the Chico Chamber of Commerce web site at http://www.chicochamber.com. Getting Here One of the easiest ways to get to Chico is to fly commercially. Many patients fly directly to the Chico Airport via United Airlines and take a taxi or specialized transportation to their accommodations. Two other options include flying into the Sacramento Airport or the San Francisco International Airport and taking ground transportation to Chico. Driving time from Sacramento is under two hours; driving time from the San Francisco/Bay Area is less than three hours. Other ground transportation options to Chico include Amtrak train service, Amtrak bus service and Greyhound bus service. Accommodations
The following airlines offer free flights to children with disabilities that are going for medical treatments:
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There are lots of great options for accommodations when traveling to Chico for HBO therapy. First, the Chico Hyperbaric Center has two 2-bedroom, fully furnished apartments for out-of-town patients and their families. These apartments are located in a quiet residential area of town.
They are ground level, fully furnished and ready to move into: The kitchen comes complete with pots, pans, dishes, glassware and linen; the bathroom has soap and towels; each apartment has its own vacuum cleaner, iron and ironing board, plus on-site laundry, swimming pool, jacuzzi, and clubhouse. And of course the cable for the television is hooked up and the VCR and telephone are working. You can also forward your mail to the apartment's address. Contact the Chico Hyperbaric Center if you are interested in renting one of the apartments.
Although the Chico Hyperbaric Center has made arrangements with a number of hotels and motels in the area, most patients prefer to stay at a local bed & breakfast called the Music Express Inn. The Music Express Inn has large rooms that have their own fridge and microwave, and a large breakfast is served each morning. The Chico Hyperbaric Center has established a reduced rate for HBO patients and their families at the Music Express Inn. To make reservations contact the Music Express Inn directly at , or see their web site at