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  Population about 107,000 


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In a nutshell

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  More Than Just the Gateway to the Sequoia Trees! 

 

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Visalia in a Nutshell :)

Visalia in a Nutshell :), Visalia

 Acore_Beauty_4_U_Luv Says:  LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION Nestled at the base of the magnificent Sierra Nevada Range, Visalia's Central California location is an asset to both business and visitors. The city is located 185 miles north of Los Angeles and 225 miles south of San Francisco at the junction... 

Free Movies in Historic Theater!!!

Free Movies  in Historic Theater!!!, Visalia

 Animalover-CA Says:  I love the Fox Theater and recently they have been having Free Movies and they are really good movies!!!! Alot of times it's associated with a fund raiser but that's kind of a bonus since you learn more about what's happening in the community!This is a great place to have a... 

Visalia Adventure Park

Visalia Adventure Park, Visalia

 AlexWeyhe Says:  The Visalia Adventure Park is a fun and attractive place for everyone and any age. Visalia Adventure Park is 7 acres of Food, Fun, and Excitement for the whole family. There is no admission to the park, the attractions are Pay As You Play. The Old San Francisco Style Pizza... 

Provident Skate Park :)

Provident Skate Park :), Visalia

 Acore_Beauty_4_U_Luv Says:  'Thrasher', rates Provident Skate Park a "Prime Cut" and says, "All in all it's a great park that everyone should scope!" California Park and Recreation names the Provident SkatePark the "Facility of the Year" in Central California, Provident Skate Park Visalia, Ca.In... 

Hotels  

Hampton Inn Visalia

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Hotels  

Dumpy Motel: Der ist die gut!

Dumpy Motel: Der ist die gut!, Visalia

 Acore_Beauty_4_U_Luv Says:  Well, from the the outside it LQQKED like anyother run down Motel. We should have inquired about the ammenities, though before they charged our Visa. The out house was at least 100 yards from the room. The water basin was only half full. Roaches raced up and down the walls.... 

Restaurants  

The Vintage Press Restaurante: An elegant dining experience!

The Vintage Press Restaurante: An elegant dining experience!, Visalia

 Acore_Beauty_4_U_Luv Says:  Family owned and operated since 1966, The Vintage Press is a dining venue for all occasions. Whether it is a family dinner, Sunday brunch, that very special occasion, or a business or casual lunch… there is something special to be enjoyed by all at The Vintage Press. Nestled... 

Brewbakers: Garlicky, but good

Brewbakers: Garlicky, but good, Visalia

 PinkFloydActuary Says:  The restaurant itself is your standard brew pub. There are three main seating areas - outside (which was extremely popular in the spring), an upstairs seating area and the bar area, home to about half a dozen booths. This is where I found myself. After the initial wait to be... 

Mexican

Mexican, Visalia

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Nightlife  

Bogart and u Lulu's: Night clubbing...you got it!

Bogart and u Lulu's: Night clubbing...you got it!, Visalia

 Acore_Beauty_4_U_Luv Says:  This a KQQL place to do da bump and grind at. It is spacey, plenty of bouncers, DJ knows his stuff. Last time I partied here, I was comatose the following day.B&L's has Live Music on weekends and a Lingerie show once a month ;) Wear some clothes.;) 

Transportation  

your own wheels

your own wheels, Visalia

 Acore_Beauty_4_U_Luv Says:  Visalia is spread out. Not very congested. Easier to drive than to get to know the bus schedules for a short visit. 

Tourist Traps  

Where is tarnation is Visalia? :)

Where is tarnation is Visalia? :), Visalia

 Acore_Beauty_4_U_Luv Says:  You know those mugs, T-shirts, bumper stickers, and the like? Don't waste your money on them. You are going to get them home and wonder what you were thinking when you picked this stuff up and actually paid for it. One day they will all end up on a dusty shelf at your local... 

Off The Beaten Path  

Downtowne Visalia, Main Street :)

Downtowne Visalia, Main Street :), Visalia

 Acore_Beauty_4_U_Luv Says:  Downtown Visalia Can Be Found 72 Miles North of Bakersfield and 43 Miles South of Fresno. Just Off Highway 99 about 6 miles East on Highway 198. Downtown Visalians is a membership organization in excess of 600 individual businesses, service providers and professionals who... 

I've lived here for about 10...

I've lived here for about 10..., Visalia

 watpolo555 Says:  I've lived here for about 10 years and missed out on the best places until about a year ago when I moved accross town. Out past Lovers Lane and Golden West high school is farmland. There are lots of backroads for biking and picnicing. Take 198 N to the lovers lane exit, head... 

Sports & Outdoors  

Visalia White Water Rafting

Visalia White Water Rafting, Visalia

 AlexWeyhe Says:  Due to the nature of this run you must be in good physical condition and possess prior paddling experience, preferably Class IV or higher, to raft this river. You will also be expected to participate in a pre-trip instruction class on the first morning, covering advanced... 

Golfing in Visalia

Golfing in Visalia, Visalia

 AlexWeyhe Says:  The 9-hole "Oaks" course at the Valley Oaks Golf Course facility in Visalia, California features 3,334 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 36. This Golf Course is a beautiful setting to spend the weekends and is surrounded by astonishing and beautiful... 

Favorites  

Mooney Grove Park & Tulare County Museum :)

Mooney Grove Park & Tulare County Museum :), Visalia

 Acore_Beauty_4_U_Luv Says:  Nestled amid the old stately oak trees of Mooney Grove Park is the Tulare County Museum.The museum was erected in 1948 .The museum interior houses a number of exhibits among them military uniforms and weaponry, mining equipment, farming tools, antique toys, ancient office... 

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 Visalia, California - Visalia, California is a small city in central California's agricultural belt. It is also one of the fastest growing cities in the state of California. Traveler's often move through Visalia because it... 

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Gateway to the Sequoia's

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 Visalia is located in California’s San Joaquin Valley, a large and agriculturally rich basin that runs through the center of the state. Equidistant between San Francisco and Los Angeles, Visalia can... 

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Visalia-The Gateway to the Sequoia National Park

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 Visalia is known as the city of oaks and gateway to the Sequoias. The community is friendly and it is where agriculture (especially), arts and recreation are abound. Located in the middle of... 

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Visalia

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 The spring 2008 actuarial trip was to Los Angeles, so I decided to head out two days early and see a pair of parks I missed on my earlier treks to California. One of the closer good-sized towns is... 

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watpolo555's new Visalia page

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 Hey ya'lls, my name is Elizabeth, and this is my home, yeah, i live in this litte box your staring at....but it's ok, i like it :) Well, a little about myself; Height- 5'10" Eyes-... 

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My Visalia

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 I've got some interesting experiences in Visalia. I'd love to share with you the 1 tip I've written, the 4 photos uploaded, and 0 travelogues I've created. 

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