Fresno Travel Guide

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Pro

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  Close to many great California destinations 


Con

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  A dust bowl of a city. 


In a nutshell

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  Still Waiting To Be Discovered 

 

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Fulton Mall

Fulton Mall, Fresno

 2 Reviews  Fulton Mall is a pedestrian-only street lined with shops and restaurants. It reminds me of Third Street Promenade in Santa Monica. It has many benches, shaded by trees, where one can take a break from walking while enjoying the refreshments offered by the food stands there. 

Chukchansi Park

Chukchansi Park, Fresno

 1 Review  Chukchansi Park is home the the Pacific Coast Fresno Grizzlies baseball and Fresno Fuego minor league soccer teams. The stadium was originally city owned but is now sponsored by the Indian casino corporation of the same name that operates a gambling casino in the foothills between Fresno and... 

Old Fresno Water Tower

Old Fresno Water Tower, Fresno

 1 Review  The Water Tower is a city landmark. Built in the American Romanesque style, it looks like a part of a medieval castle. It has been in constant use since 1894 (when it was completed) until 1963 (when the pumping machinery was no longer adequate). It is now a visitor information center. 

Tower Theater

Tower Theater, Fresno

 1 Review  The best place is the Tower district - Fresno's half mile of culture. Primarily populated by artists, bohemians, and people too poor to live in San Francisco; the Tower district's centerpiece its the Art Deco Tower Theater on the corner of Olive and Wishon Avenues. Don't be confused by the Water... 

Fresno Metropolitan Museum

Fresno Metropolitan Museum, Fresno

 1 Review  The Fresno Metropolitan Museum is a fine museum. It has a science center. It also has an excellent permanent collection on William Saroyan, Fresno native and famous writer. I thought that the Chinese Snuff Bottles permanent collection was pretty cool. When I went there, there was an exhibition on... 

Hotels  

Radisson Hotel Conference Center Fresno

 1 Review and 110 Opinions  Although the check in time was 3:30pm and we were rushing to make it to a wedding at 4 o'clock, the... 

Best Western Village Inn Fresno

 2 Reviews and 69 Opinions  These were far from the nicest accommodations, or even the best neighborhood, but you can't beat the... 

Restaurants  

C-Zone Internet Cafe: Best Cafe in Fresno, They sevre the best Boba

C-Zone Internet Cafe: Best Cafe in Fresno, They sevre the best Boba, Fresno

 kj136869 Says:  I just had The Best smoothie at C-Zone Internet Cafe. I had this Smoothie called Watermelon Rush. Their Drinks can be served with Boba. For those of you who don't know what Boba is, let me tell you. Boba is made from the casava root. They are formed in to these tapioca... 

Huckleberry's: Huckleberry's- Mark Twain's IHOP (and Better)

Huckleberry's: Huckleberry's- Mark Twain's IHOP (and Better), Fresno

 emilypeg Says:  Huckelberry's is a crazy blend of California meets Southern comfort food- and somehow it works! The interior of the restaurant gives you a Southern bayou feel even though you are in the middle of California.Open for breakfast and lunch, Huckelberry's offers an array of... 

Nightlife  

City Lights Gentleman's club: City Lights Gentleman's club

City Lights Gentleman's club: City Lights Gentleman's club, Fresno

 mishamystique Says:  21 and up gentleman's club located in clovis right next to the airport. Open 12 noon till 1:30 am 7 days a week. $5 cover charge. wednesday: amateurs compete for cash prizes in a weekly contest thursday: college night club has a full bar, HOT topless girls on TWO stages, lap... 

Wizard Pub: Wizard Pub classic rock

Wizard Pub: Wizard Pub classic rock, Fresno

 sennaya Says:  The Wizard Pub is the only neighborhood bar specializing in classic rock. Original rock posters and memorabilia cover the walls reminiscient of the time when this spot was the Psychedelic Wizard and filled with tie-dyed t-shirts and Grateful Dead items. 

Transportation  

Greyhound Bus Station

Greyhound Bus Station, Fresno

 atufft Says:  The Greyhound Bus station is downtown near the baseball park and Fulton Mall. This area of downtown doesn't appear to be frequented at all, and so it's very dangerous either by day or night. I did see bicycle mounted police officers pushing homeless drunks away from the... 

Amtrak San Joaquin Train

Amtrak San Joaquin Train, Fresno

 cheap_tourist Says:  Fresno is a stopover of the Amtrak San Joaquin trains which services Central California. Their route connects Bakersfield and Oakland. Stops along the way include Merced, Modesto, and Stockton.Since my trip started in Los Angeles, I had to take the Amtrak bus at L.A. Union... 

Local Customs  

Fresno is my home and i know...

Fresno is my home and i know..., Fresno

 elighadams Says:  Fresno is my home and i know the peoples who inhabit this place. Our culture is diverse and our future looks good. Fresno is part of this vast universe. So naturally we have our own unique way of life. 

Warnings Or Dangers  

Fresno is NOT Yosemite

Fresno is NOT Yosemite, Fresno

 bigregret Says:  Do not be fooled. They named their airport Fresno Yosemite International to attract tourists. Fresno is over one and a half hours by car from Yosemite. The airport is not international, there is no customs office there. The summers are brutal, 110 degress and some of the... 

Fresno is NOT Yosemite

Fresno is NOT Yosemite, Fresno

 bigregret Says:  Do not be fooled. They named their airport Fresno Yosemite International to attract tourists. Fresno is over one and a half hours by car from Yosemite. The airport is not international, there is no customs office there. The summers are brutal, 110 degress and some of the... 

Tourist Traps  

McDonald's!

McDonald's!, Fresno

 nanook2003 Says:  and other fast food restuarants along Hwy 99. They're actually very useful tourist traps. Since they are along Hwy 99, which many people use to get to Yosemite, most places keep their restrooms fairly clean.Possibly the best thing about Fresno, other than the... 

A lot of these travel sights...

A lot of these travel sights..., Fresno

 elighadams Says:  A lot of these travel sights promote Fresno as Yosimite National Park, which it is not. In no way am i trying to critisize the other travelers for reffering to Fresno as Yosimite. But, Fresno is simply Fresno. A city located an hour and a half away from Yosimite. This... 

Off The Beaten Path  

Chinatown tunnels

Chinatown tunnels, Fresno

 sennaya Says:  The stuff of urban legends, the chinatown tunnels are mostly passageways between the basements in old buildings. Radar archaeology in 2007 verified their existence. Many have been partially closed by various property owners. There are no organized tours, though a guided tour... 

World's Smallest Catholic Parish

World's Smallest Catholic Parish, Fresno

 MarshallFritz Says:  St. Genevieve's Catholic Church was built in 1938 for the Chinese community. It was given one block of real estate as parish boundries, making it the smallest parish in the world. It is, I believe, the only Catholic church in the USA specifically a Chinese parish. You can... 

Favorites  

SANQUIN VALLEY IS BEAUTIFUL IN ITSELF

SANQUIN VALLEY IS BEAUTIFUL IN ITSELF, Fresno

 ananana Says:  IT ONLY TAKES 2 HOUR TO GET TO THE MOUNTAINS-THEME PARKS-COASTAL AREAS-EXCEPTIONAL RESTURANTS IN FRESNO. THE FRESNO AIR TERMINAL HAS GREAT PEOPLE WORKING THERE -IT IS VERY ORGINIZED AND A RELAXING PLACE TO TRAVEL IN OR OUT OF ALL THE AGRICULTURE-THE BEAUTY OF LIVING THINGS.... 

Cherry Avenue Auction. It's...

Cherry Avenue Auction. It's..., Fresno

 EnriqueVel Says:  Cherry Avenue Auction. It's been a while since I've gone so I can't remember what days it's held on (I believe Tuesdays and Saturdays) but if you like bartering, fresh produce and good food(for the most part Mexican and Asian) this is about as good as you can get in town,... 

 
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 Fresno, California, Our hometown - What can we say. This is our hometown. Our families, Church, work etc. are all here. The city is in the center of California and it's major industry is agriculture. The valley we live in ( San... 

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Q:  Hi there, I live in Australia and have been invited to a wedding in Fresno... Its very expensive to fly up there is there a Bus I... 

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A: It might be possible to get a bus from Santa Ana to San Jose, but I would check out Southwest airlines. You will want to book a ticket way in advance to get the best... 

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America's Agricultural Capitol

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 Few Americans realize the power and influence that Fresno has within their daily dietary world. While Salinas, California reigns supreme for lettuce, broccoli, cabbage, and other such green... 

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Fresno

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 I recently had the opportunity to visit Fresno, a Central California city. It's not a well-known tourist destination. Many people use Fresno as their jumping off point for their tour of Yosemite,... 

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Georgee's new Fresno Page

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 I was raised in Fresno. Yes, Yosemite is a must, so is going up to Pine Flat Dam and rafting down the river. Shaver lake, now that is some of the coldest water I have ever seen that didn't have ice...... 

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What's to do in Fresno???

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 I live here - and contrary to popular opinion, there's a lot to do. Best thing about Fresno - Its a short drive to everything. Wildflowers and casinos (15 minutes) Boating and fishing (30 minutes)... 

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Ovar, Portugal

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 Just returned from a week of travel in Northern Portugal. Headquartered in the town of Ovar, stayed at the Hotel Meia-Lua, very accommodating staff, and simple and nice rooms, as well. They also did a... 

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