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WELCOME TO

FRESNO COUNTY This is California from a different view, and a hell of a lot more. We are home to a diverse community with a deep pride in the area. Once you’re here, it’s easy to see why, from thrilling outdoor adventures to the heartland of farm-to-fork dining. Three national parks — Yosemite, Kings Canyon, Sequoia — stand within a 90-minute drive to Fresno and Clovis.

Here the sun shines for more than 300 days of the year, making us a great stop in every season.

Lisa Oliveira, CDME President/CEO of Visit Fresno County

FRESNO IS THE 5TH LARGEST CITY IN CALIFORNIA

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TABLE OF

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07 Top 5 Must-See Spots 09 Fresno County by Season 17 Best Shopping 19 Family-Friendly Itineraries 21 Arts & Culture 29 Our Food Scene 41 How We Feed the World 45 Get Outdoors 57 California’s Sports Central 59 Stay Here 63 Getting Here

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TOP 5 MUST-SEE SPOTS IN FRESNO COUNTY Forestiere Underground Gardens

Everyone loves a hidden gem.

In Fresno, you will find a place that is literally underground. Wander through the winding tunnels of Forestiere Underground Gardens, a home and garden hand-dug in the early 1900s by Baldassare Forestiere. As you walk through the magnificent gardens, you’ll be transported into the mind of a man following his dream. Guided tours are also available in Spanish.

Fresno Chaffee Zoo

The Fresno Chaffee Zoo offers a world-class zoo with more than 200 species and interactive exhibits at a fraction of the cost of other nearby zoos. Explore the African Adventure, Sea Lion Cove, Butterfly Garden, Stingray Bay, Tropical Forest, and Kingdoms of Asia exhibits, or enjoy interactive experiences with sea lions, giraffes, elephants, and more during their behind-the-scenes tours.

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Shinzen Japanese Garden

Discover the Shinzen Japanese Friendship Garden, established to promote peace and recognize the role of Japanese immigrants within the Fresno region. Explore the beautiful Ume Grove, get a view of the Koi pond, admire colorful blossoms, and learn about more than 100 species of bonsai trees in the Clark Bonsai Collection.

Old Town Clovis

When you walk through Old Town Clovis, get ready to pay homage to western culture and learn about the community’s deep pride in its past, present and future. Old Town is home to several unique locally-owned shops, restaurants, and a growing nightlife scene. Browse antique stores, walk along the Clovis Trails, and visit the Clovis Veterans Memorial District or Clovis Heritage Museum.

Stop by DiCicco’s Italian Restaurant to experience Clovis’s underground comedy scene.

Tower District

Fresno’s Tower District is a neighborhood with a love for the arts. Known for its entertainment scene, unique shops, and nightlife, the 1939 Art Deco Tower Theatre anchors the district. Locals live by the saying, “keep Tower weird,” signifying the inclusive vibe of the district and the arts that it shares. visitfresnocounty.org

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FRESNO COUNTY BY SEASON

SPRING

Fresno County knows how to show off in spring.

In addition to great annual events, it’s a perfect time to head outdoors.

Kick off the season by celebrating FresYes Fest in Downtown Fresno.

Big Hat Days street festival sets

rodeo month into motion in Clovis.

FresYes Fest

Enjoy the Clovis Rodeo, which has been bringing great bull riding, barrel racing, concerts, and more to Fresno County for more than 100 years!

The Rogue Festival in Fresno’s

Tower District is one of the oldest performing arts festivals in the country and a celebration of artistic freedom.

Clovis Rodeo

The Rogue Festival

Other neighborhood festivals include Tower Porchfest, Clovis Trailfest, Glorious Junk Days in Clovis, Kingsburg Swedish Festival in Kingsburg, and Vintage Days at Fresno State.

Spend time outside at the Clovis Botanical Garden, along the trails at Woodward Park, or make your way out to Project Survival Cat Haven to see some of the world’s rarest big cats!

l Garden Clovis Botanica

Drive along the Fresno County Fruit Trail to immerse yourself in Fresno County’s vast agricultural footprint.

Woodward Park

's Project Survival

Cat Haven

From cherries and peaches to plums and apricots, you’ll taste a variety of produce grown right here and meet the farmers who grow, pick, and package it.

Stop by Simonian Farms, the Blossom Trail Fruit Stand, or Sweet Girl Farms.

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SUMMER

Whether you love spending time in the sun or inside where the A/C is blasting, make Fresno County your base camp for summer!

Take the family to No Surrender Adventure Park for laser tag and arcade games or United Skates for a day of rollerblading. See the world’s largest box of raisins at Sun-Maid Raisins in Kingsburg.

Let the kids splash around while you lounge by the pool at Island Water Park or Wild Water Adventure.

United Skates Wild Water Adventure

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Island Water Park

Enjoy indoor rock climbing at MetalMark Rock Climbing, sit lakeside at one of the lakes in Fresno County or head out to explore trails with beautiful waterfalls inside our nearby national parks.

MetalMark Rock Climbing

Summertime events include the annual Fresno Pride Parade in the Tower District.

Freedom Fest in Clovis & fireworks at Shaver Lake are classic Fourth of July

celebrations.

IT’S HOT BUT THAT’S

NO EXCUSE TO SKIP THE FUN!

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FALL

Fall is one of the best times to visit Fresno County. Not only do temperatures cool down, but you’ll get to experience our nearby national parks without all the summer crowds. You can also get outside to enjoy the vast harvest from local farm stands, where you can pick apples, see sunflower fields, or visit various pumpkin patches.

Sunflower Farm Stand

Fall foliage can be found on the West Coast! Take a short drive to our nearby national parks to see fall foliage.

Kick off the season’s annual festivals by watching hot air balloons take flight over Old Town Clovis at ClovisFest.

Get a taste of the best tacos in California at Taco Truck Throwdown.

It's wine grape harvest season, so kick back and enjoy tastings in California's underground wine country.

Yosemite Valley

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Take part in the Two Cities Marathon, the Boston Marathonqualifying race that runs through Fresno and Clovis.

Join in on other annual local events and festivals like the:

Fresno's Veterans Parade

• Fresno Veterans Parade • Kearney Park Renaissance Faire • Fresno Reel Pride Film Festival • Old Town Flea Market • Big Fresno Fair

Old Town Clovis Flea Market

Big Fresno Fair

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WINTER

If you think winter is dreary and boring, you clearly haven’t experienced a Fresno County winter.

Celebrate the holidays by hiking out to the General Grant Tree in Kings Canyon National Park, also known as the Nation’s Christmas Tree, or visiting the Fresno Chaffee Zoo’s IllumiNature Christmas and Lunar New Year holiday exhibits.

General Grant Tree

IllumiNature

Check out local

Christmas parades or join in on the largest

Hmong New Year celebration in the

United States right here in Fresno.

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Snowbirds can get the best of both worlds by enjoying comfortable temperatures and sunny skies in Fresno and walking through a winter wonderland at our nearby national parks or hitting the ski slopes at China Peak, all in one trip.

China Peak

Close out the season by experiencing the

Fresno County Blossom Trail.

From mid-February to mid-March, stone fruit trees show off with a dazzling display of pink and white blossoms.

Blossom Trail

Scan to view the complete Blossom Trail Map

BEST SHOPPING RIVER PARK SHOPPING CENTER 71 E Via la Plata, Fresno, CA 93720

Find top retailer s like H&M, Nike, J Crew, and small boutiques at

Fresno’s River Park Shopping Center.

After a day of shopping, get a bite at a variety of local restaurants in the area, grab a beer at Barrelhouse Brewing Taproom, or catch a movie at the Regal Fresno Riverpark movie theater.

FIG GARDEN VILLAGE

790 W Shaw Avenue, Suite 260, Fresno, CA 93704 Fig Garden Village is a great one-stop shopping district with high-end fashion brands and local boutiques. Located in Fresno’s historical Fig Garden neighborhood, you’ll find shops like Eddie Bauer, Anthropologie, and Pottery Barn. Don’t skip the dining choices, like the Elbow Room Bar & Grill, for lunch and dinner or brunch at

Patio Cafe.

SIERRA VISTA MALL

1050 Shaw Avenue, Clovis, CA 93612

Sierra Vista Mall is for the whole family.

It features top retailers like Kohl’s, diverse dining options like Sakura Chaya Clovis and Colton’s Social House, and plenty of entertainment like No Surrender Adventure Park and Sierra Vista Cinemas 16 and K1 Speed.

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FASHION FAIR MALL

645 E Shaw Avenue, Fresno, CA 93710

Shop designer well-known retailers, top fashion brands, and your favorite department stores at Fashion Fair Mall.

Find American Eagle, M.A.C. Cosmetics, and JCPenney, among other stores and restaurants like The Cheesecake Factory, Flemings, and BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse within the shopping center.

OLD TOWN CLOVIS

Old Town Clovis, Clovis, CA 93612

Small business shoppers and antique lovers, you’re going to want to visit Old Town Clovis.

Find clothing at local shops like Revival 23 or Bauble + Thread, or shop for beautiful antiques and vintage items at Clovis Antique Mall or Fifth Street Antiques. No trip to Old Town is complete without stopping in to get a cowboy hat at Sassano’s Mens Wear.

MANCHESTER CENTER 1901 E Shields Avenue, Fresno, CA 93726

MARKETPLACE AT EL PASEO

645 E Shaw Avenue, Fresno, CA 93710

DOWNTOWN FRESNO Downtown Fresno, Fresno, CA 93721

PAVILLON WEST SHOPPING CENTER 2035 W Bullard Avenue, Fresno, CA 93711

TOWER DISTRICT Tower District, Fresno, CA 93728

VILLAGGIO SHOPPING CENTER 7959 N Blackstone Avenue, Fresno, CA 93720 visitfresnocounty.org

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FAMILY-FRIENDLY ITINERARY

ATTRACTIONS FRESNO DISCOVERY CENTER JOHN’S INCREDIBLE PIZZA K1 SPEED AEROZONE TRAMPOLINE PARK NO SURRENDER GHOST GOLF ROCKY OAKS GOAT CREAMERY

John's Incredible Pizza

Ghost Golf

No Surrender

K1 Speed

KID-FRIENDLY DINING BATTER UP PANCAKES

YOSEMITE FALLS CAFE

BJ’S KOUNTRY KITCHEN

FLIGHT LINE CAFE

TOLEDO’S MEXICAN FOOD

DAVE & BUSTER’S

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BJ's Kountry Kitchen

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Dave & Buster's

Hidden Homes Trail

OUTDOORS Kid - Friendly Hikes

HIDDEN HOMES TRAIL CLOVIS TRAILS Clovis Trails

Lewis S. Eaton Trail

LEWIS S. EATON TRAIL

FOR PARENTS

Kid - Friendly Places the Whole Family Can Enjoy

XLanes Fresno

CROW & WOLF BREWING CO. GAZEBO GARDENS XLANES FRESNO TIOGA-SEQUOIA BREWING CO.

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ARTS & CULTURE

Clovis's Veterans Memorial District

Fresno County is one of the most culturally diverse destinations in the United States, and that is highlighted in our arts, community culture, and food. Visit one of our many museums or attend our annual cultural events to connect with locals and learn about our history and heritage.

MUSEUMS In Clovis’s Veterans Memorial District, learn about the city’s

dedication to honoring veterans, and stop by the Clovis Heritage Museum or Clovis-Big Dry Creek Museum to travel back in time to when the city was first founded and learn about our cherished traditions like the Clovis Rodeo.

Clovis-Big Dry Creek Museum

The California 9/11 Memorial

commemorates the lives lost on September 11, 2001. The memorial is the largest of its kind outside of New York City.

The California 9/11 Memorial

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Discover works by local artists and artwork from around the world at the Fresno Art Museum.

See where California agriculture began at

Kearney Mansion Museum,

Fresno Art Museum

where you can explore the home of M. Theo Kearney, the Raisin King of California.

The Fresno Historical Society also hosts farm tours, taking visitors around the mansion and to local farms in Fresno County.

Discover more museums in Fresno County

Kearney Mansion Museum

Kearney Mansion Museum

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CULTURAL EVENTS Don't just learn about our community's cultures in museums— experience it first-hand at these cultural events.

Arte Américas Día de Muertos

At Arte Américas, Latinx arts and cultures are celebrated year-round with various exhibits featuring international art and culinary as well as musical events.

In spring, experience the Kingsburg Swedish Festival, which pays

homage to the town’s early settlers’ Swedish roots and now celebrates all cultures living in Kingsburg.

Kingsburg Swedish Festival

Late summer travelers can experience Fresno Greek Fest, where the city’s Greek community spends a weekend celebrating their heritage with music and food, or Fiestas Patrias, a colorful festival held in Downtown Fresno celebrating Hispanic culture.

Each December, spend time at the largest Hmong New Year celebration in the country!

Fresno’s Hmong community holds a celebration with a parade, dancing, shopping, and plenty of food at the Fresno Fairgrounds.

Discover more cultural events in Fresno County

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Fresno Greek Fest

Fiestas Patrias

Taco Truck Throwdown

Hmong New Year

Danzantes Unidos Festival visitfresnocounty.org

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ARTS See the pride of Fresno on display as you walk through Downtown Fresno’s Mural District. Art lives beyond the frame here, and local artists are leaving their mark for the community to enjoy.

939 Fulton St. 1302 Fulton St.

1446 N Van Ness Ave. Tuolumne St. & Broadway St. Fresno Postage Stamp Mural 1315 Van Ness Ave.

Mariposa St & Fulton St.

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Warnors Theater Fresno State University Theater

Roger Rocka's Dinner Theater William Saroyan Theatre

PERFORMING ARTS

Tower Theatre

2nd Space Theatre

There’s no better way to enjoy live theater than in the center of Fresno’s entertainment scene—the Tower District.

Catch a variety of shows at the Tower Theatre—from comedy and rock to film festivals and blue grass. Enjoy dinner and a show at Roger Rocka’s Dinner Theater, which features musical productions and comedies all year long. Or stop by the 2nd Space Theatre, which features more comedies and dramas. Fresno State holds various productions in the University Theatre. Travel performing companies and ballets also bring shows to the William Saroyan Theatre.

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NIGHTLIFE

Look, Fresno County has a lot of great things to do during the day, but it also has an amazing nightlife. Here’s the lowdown: You can experience comedy shows, concerts, cocktail bars, and more without waiting in long lines or paying high prices.

COMEDY Catch comedy shows Tuesdays at the Labyrinth Art Collective, Wednesdays and Fridays at Just

the Tips and Slice of Comedy at DiCicco’s Italian in Clovis,

Fulton 55

the first and second Thursday of the month at LOCKED IN Sports Bar, and Sundays at Full Circle Brewing Company in Downtown Fresno.

LIVE SHOWS & LOCAL MUSIC Head to Fulton 55, a hot spot among locals, or Tioga-Sequoia Beer Garden and Full Circle Brewing Company for live music in Downtown Fresno.

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Catch a Fresno Philharmonic concert at the William Saroyan Theatre in Downtown Fresno or the Paul Shaghoian Concert Hall in north Fresno.

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The Howlin' Wolf

Find local rock bands at Strummer’s and live jazz and rock artists at Lucy’s Lounge in the Tower District. In Clovis, catch dinner and live music at Papa’s Place or On the Edge in Old Town Clovis.

Check out these venues’ websites for their latest line ups.

COCKTAIL BARS

Quail State

Stop by the Art Deco-erathemed bar, The Howlin’ Wolf in Tower District, for delicious cocktails and live music.

Quail State is in Downtown Fresno and has a rooftop patio with great views of the city.

In Clovis, good drinks are being poured at Colton’s Social House and Papa's Place.

Colton's Social House

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OUR FOOD SCENE Sure, everyone is going to say their city has great food… but most of their food is grown in Fresno County.

Here, you get the full foodie experience from farm stands and farmers markets to local restaurants and food trucks.

Now, we can’t name them all but we can give you some highlights. For more restaurant options, be sure to scan the QR code on the next page!

Jus' Jo's Country Kitchen

No one does breakfast like

Jus’ Jo’s Country Kitchen in Clovis,

where their famous cinnamon rolls are a must-try. Patio Café is an iconic spot for brunch in Fresno. Their menu changes depending on in-season produce, and their mimosas are delicious. For the best chilaquiles in town, you’ll want to visit Las Mañanitas in Fresno.

For lunch, pick local fast-casual favorite Heirloom in Fresno where you’ll get gourmet salads and sandwiches.

Mad Duck Craft Brewing Co. is another must-visit. With four locations in Fresno and Clovis, the brewpub has great burgers, sandwiches, and hops.

Mad Duck

MEGA Texas BBQ has some of the best

barbecue in town, from their pulled pork and burnt ends to their creamy mac and cheese.

Las Mañanitas

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Coffee lovers, don’t think we forgot about you. Skip the corporate coffee and drink local! Kuppa Joy Coffee has a delicious latte that you can get at one of their five locations. Get a full authentic coffee tasting and delicious sabaya (a Yemen pastry) at Bab Al-Yemen Café.

Download our app to find more restaurants in Fresno and Clovis

Bab Al-Yemen Café

Kuppa Joy Coffee

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Pad Thai Restaurant

We don’t need a tire company to tell us we have great food and top-service restaurants. Evening eats in Fresno County fit any budget, whether you’re looking for hole-in-the-wall favorites or luxury dining experiences.

Try Pad Thai Restaurant in Clovis, a local favorite that serves up authentic Thai dishes. Some of the best sushi can be found in Fresno’s Tower District at Banzai Japanese Bar & Kitchen.

In Clovis, stop in for delicious handcrafted pizzas at BC’s Pizza & Beer.

BC's Pizza & Beer

Those who want to splurge on dinner can stop by 13 Prime Steak, Clovis’ top steakhouse with quality cuts of meat served uniquely (try the Black coffeerubbed ribeye) and delicious sides.

Pasta lovers should stop in at Parma in Fresno. The owner sends her staff to study in Italy to ensure an authentic meal and dining experience. School House Restaurant & Tavern is located 20 minutes away in Sanger, but worth the trip. Dine inside the historical schoolhouse turned restaurant for the ultimate in farm-to-fork luxury dining.

13 Prime Steak

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After dinner, stop in at

Ampersand Ice Cream for

the best handcrafted ice cream.

With three locations in Fresno, this local favorite has a new selection of flavors each month, meaning you’ll get something new no matter how many times you visit.

Ampersand Ice Cream

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School House Restaurant & Tavern

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AROUND THE WORLD EATS MI CAFESITO - FRESNO, CA Mi Cafesito specializes in Latin American coffee beans and flavors. Find them in Fresno’s Tower District or inside Manchester Mall. The owner founded the business and runs it with her family.

“WE WANTED TO BRING A LITTLE BIT OF LATIN AMERICAN CULTURE TO OUR IMMIGRANT POPULATION AND TO THOSE WHO HAVEN’T BEEN EXPOSED TO IT.”

KOGETSU-DO - FRESNO, CA This Japanese confectionary shop has been in Fresno’s Chinatown for more than 100 years.

Kogetsu-Do sells mochi and other Japanese treats, and they’ve been using the same recipe for three generations!

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TRELIO FOOD & WINE - CLOVIS, CA Trelio Food & Wine is a one-of-a-kind, luxury dining experience in Old Town Clovis. The chef sources the highest-quality local ingredients and makes everything from scratch daily. Find delicious Italian food with a menu that changes by the season.

THE CURRY PIZZA COMPANY - FRESNO CA The Curry Pizza Kitchen is the ultimate fusion of Indian and Italian cuisine. They top their homemade crust with veggies, chicken and specialty curry, achari, tandoori paneer and more. It’s a must-try Fresno staple.

Stick to the classic signature pizzas or try their curry waffle fries and chicken wings.

SANTA FE BASQUE RESTAURANT & BAR - FRESNO, CA This Fresno staple has been around for almost 100 years.

The historical boarding house evolved into a full restaurant that offers both traditional and modern Basque-American dishes such pork loin chops, lentil soup, and lamb shank.

Fresno and Clovis are food truck cities. Unlike other places, we have events featuring our food trucks all year, and we aren’t just talking about taco trucks. Our trucks offer a variety of food from Philly cheesesteaks, teppanyaki, Cuban sandwiches, and more!

Fresno Street Eats brings together the top trucks in our area in one centralized location. From weekly pop-ups to high-caliber competitions like Taco Truck Throwdown, this isn’t your average food truck experience! You can also find trucks around the city and at some local farmers markets.

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FRESNO STREET EATS Sierra Vista Mall 1050 Shaw Ave, Clovis, CA 93612 Fridays 5 pm - 9 pm & Saturdays 11 am - 8 pm

River Park Shopping Center 71 E Via la Plata, Fresno, CA 93720 Saturdays 11 am - 8 pm

The Well Church 325 Nees Ave, Clovis, CA 93611 Thursdays

Eaton Plaza 2400 Fresno St, Fresno, CA 93721 Fridays 11 am - 2 pm

Crow and Wolf Brewing Company 526 Spruce Ave, Clovis, CA 93611

Monday through Thursday, 4 pm - 9 pm; Fridays & Saturdays 12 pm - 9 pm; Sundays 12 pm - 7pm

RIVER PARK FARMER’S MARKET 526 Spruce Ave, Clovis, CA 93611

Tuesdays 5 pm - 9pm

GAZEBO GARDENS 3204 N Van Ness Blvd, Fresno, CA 93704

Thursday through Saturdays, 5 pm - 9pm

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BREWERIES Raise a glass! You’re in Fresno County.

Local brewers are putting their own twists on the craft beer game, and they host some of the best events in the area.

FRESNO BREWERY DISTRICT Tioga-Sequoia Brewing Company

Stop by Tioga Sequoia Brewing Company for craft beer that pays homage to the Central Valley and Southern Sierra Nevada.

The brewery is a staple in Downtown Fresno.

Try the Half Dome.

The 411 Rec Room

The 411 Rec Room is the only tap house in the Brewery District with craft beer and spirits from breweries worldwide. The menu is always changing and has a wide range of options.

Procreations Brewing Company

See what’s on tap at Procreations Brewing Company, a small batch brewery where you’ll find a variety of hops from classics like IPA and stouts to their twist on a cold IPA and an oatmeal coffee-flavored beer.

Full Circle Brewing Company

Enjoy beers and entertainment at Full Circle Brewing. Try one of their craft beers and see a variety of shows, including comedy nights, and concerts. Pie of the Tiger is a classic.

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The 411 Rec Room

Tioga-Sequoia

Full Circle Brewing Company Downtown Brewery District

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Backyard Social Club

Blast & Brew

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CLOVIS BREWERIES Crow & Wolf Brewing Company

Crow & Wolf is a local favorite that serves craft beer and award-winning seltzers (you have to try the Dark Horse). The pet and family-friendly brewery hosts various monthly events, including karaoke and trivia nights, and hosts food trucks daily.

Bring everyone — including the dog!

The Backyard Social Club

Crow & Wolf

The Backyard Social Club is the ultimate hangout place with craft beer, food, arcade games and cornhole! They also hold weekly trivia nights and host local musicians on the weekends.

Blast & Brew

Blast & Brew is where comfort food and craft beer meet. Pick one of the various beers on tap and pair it with one of the delicious pizzas, chicken wings, or burgers on the menu.

Two Ravens Brewery & Tap Room

Head to Two Ravens Brewery & Tap Room for live music and great beer. This pet and family-friendly brewery hosts up-andcoming country music artists, rock bands, and more.

Clovis Tacos & Taps Trail

This is for all the taco and beer lovers… the Clovis Taco & Taps Trail takes place every season, giving you the chance to experience Clovis’ breweries. Hop on a free trolley to visit one of several breweries in Clovis.

Get craft beer and try some of the best local taco trucks.

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WE FEED THE WORLD Fresno County’s agricultural industry contributed $8.5 billion to California’s economy in 2023.

Sweet Girl Farms

The Vineyard Farmer's Market Rocky Oaks Goat Creamery

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In 2023, produce from Fresno County went to 90 countries around the world.

Fresno County’s food scene is not limited to the four walls of our incredible restaurants. We literally feed the world.

Visit local farm stands and farmers markets to see where our fresh foods begin and meet the farmers who grow, pick and package them.

Cedar View Winery

Grapes were Fresno County’s top crop produced in 2023.

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Old Town Clovis Farmers Market

River Park Farmers Market

FARMERS MARKETS Vineyard Farmers Market

Wednesdays 3 pm - 6 pm; Saturdays 7 am - 12 pm

River Park Farmers Market

Tuesdays 5 pm - 9 pm

Market on Kern

Wednesdays 10 am - 1 pm

Old Town Clovis Farmers Market

Fridays 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm; (Seasonal) Saturdays 9 am - 11:30 am

Tower District Farmers Market

Thursdays 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Vineyard Farmers Market

Basilwood Farms

Sweet Thistle Farms

15759 Morgan Canyon Rd, Prather, CA 93651

5365 Mendocino Ave, Clovis, CA 93619

Sumner Peck Ranch

Solace Lavender Farm

14439 N Friant Rd, Friant, CA 93626

14545 W North Ave, Kerman, CA 93630

Find more farm stands by visiting our website. Some farm stands are open seasonally. Before visiting, be sure to check their pages for their most updated hours.

Solace Lavender Farm

Ziveli Winery

5840 N Biola Ave, Fresno, CA 93723

Kings River Winery

4276 S Greenwood Ave, Sanger, CA 93657

3 Oaks Vineyard & Winery

8807 N Sunnyside Ave, Clovis, CA 93619

Engelmann Cellars

3275 N Rolinda Ave, Fresno, CA 93723

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GET OUTDOORS FRESNO AND CLOVIS ARE THE BEST BASE CAMPS TO EXPERIENCE THE CITY AND THE OUTDOORS. Surrounded by three national parks and a short drive from some of California’s best lakes and trails for hiking, cycling, and more, you can get the best of both worlds in Fresno County.

THE CROWN OF CALIFORNIA Rae Lakes, Kings Canyon NP

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Pincushion Peak Trail

Kings River Expeditions

Grant Grove Trail, Kings Canyon NP

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YOSEMITE Yosemite Lower & Upper Falls

TRAILS WITH FEWER CROWDS Sentinel Dome & Pohono Trail Loop Miles: 3.9 Difficulty: Moderate Time: 2 hours

Inspiration Point Trail

Miles: 2.1 Difficulty: Moderate Time: 1 hour & 40 minutes

Dog Lake Trail

Miles: 3.7 Difficulty: Moderate Time: 1 hour & 42 minutes

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Nevada Fall

PRO-TIP: OCTOBER IS A GREAT TIME TO SEE YOSEMITE WITH FEWER CROWDS. Glacier Point Tunnel View

Sentinel/Cook's Meadow Loop

The Mist Trail

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BEST HIKES Buena Vista Trail

Rae Lakes Loop Trailhead

Miles: 2 Difficulty: Moderate Time: 1-2 hours

Grant Grove

Miles: .3 Difficulty: Easy Time: 1 hour

Zumwalt Meadow & Roaring River Falls

Miles: 4.2 Difficulty: Easy Time: 1 hour & 30 minutes

Boyden Cavern

Boyden Cavern

Explore stunning stalagmites, stalactites, and unique formations on a 4560 minute tour beneath the 2,000-foot marble walls of Kings Gate and Windy Cliffs.

The Mark Twain Stump

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SEQUOIA BEST HIKES Watchtower Trail

Miles: 8.3 Difficulty: Moderate Time: 4 hours & 30 minutes

Moro Rock Trail

Miles: .5 Difficulty: Moderate Time: 20 minutes

The Congress Trail

Miles: 2.9 Difficulty: Easy Time: 1 hour & 21 minutes

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Crystal Cave

Moro Rock

The Tunnel Log

The Watchtower Trail

TOP HIKES

Stevenson Falls Trail Distance: 7 miles Location: Fresno County Difficulty: Moderate

Stevenson Falls Trail

Pincushion Mountain Trail Distance: 2.8 miles round-trip Location: 30 minutes from Fresno/Clovis near Friant, CA Difficulty: Moderate

Big Table Mountain Trail Distance: 7.9 miles round-trip Location: On McKenzie Table Mountain Preserve Difficulty: Advanced 52

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BEGINNER HIKES General Grant Trail Distance: 0.7 miles Location: Kings Canyon NP Difficulty: Easy Evelation gain: 32ft

General Sherman Tree Trail Distance: 1.2 miles Location: Sequoia NP Difficulty: Easy Evelation gain: 196ft

Lower Yosemite Falls Trail Distance: 1.2 miles Location: Yosemite NP Difficulty: Easy Evelation gain: 55ft

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LAKES & RIVERS Fresno County’s wild side? It’s lakeside, no contest!

Whether you're looking for water sports, boating or a serene day on the lakeshore, you can find it here. You can also take a wild ride down the Kings River by raft or kayak along the San Joaquin River.

Hume Lake

POPULAR LAKES & RIVERS Shaver Lake Millerton Lake Huntington Lake Hume Lake San Joaquin River Kings River

Huntington Lake

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Millerton Lake

Shaver Lake

TOP FISHING SPOTS Shaver Lake

Great for finding trout, Kokanee salmon and small mouth bass.

Millerton Lake

Pine Flat Lake

Good fishing for spotted bass, large mouth bass and catfish.

Wishon Reservoir

Catch stocked rainbows and wild brown trout.

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CALIFORNIA SPORTS CENTRAL PLAY AND COMPETE IN FRESNO & CLOVIS Fresno and Clovis have 300+ days of sunshine, premier sports facilities, and host a portfolio of elite tournaments and championships.

• California Unified Taekwondo Association • CIF Swimming & Diving • CIF Cross Country • CIF Track & Field • California USA Wrestling • American Junior Golf Association • American Cornhole Organization

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Clovis West Aquatics Center

Selland Arena

Whether you want to get active or catch a game, Fresno County is a great place for sports lovers.

SPRING

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Rock climbing Bike riding Fishing Hiking Fresno Grizzlies Baseball

Jet skiing Canoeing Kayaking Swimming

FALL

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Running Fresno State Football

Skiing Snowboarding

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TRANSPORTATION GETTING HERE Fresno is home to the only international airport in California’s Central Valley. The Fresno-Yosemite International Airport has non-stop flights to 15 major cities. Access Fresno and Clovis by car when you take State Route 99 and Interstate 5 or by train via Amtrak.

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WHILE YOU’RE HERE Get around using ride-share apps, Fresno Area Express (FAX) buses, the Clovis RoundUp, or by FresnoHop, Fresno’s free trolley service. The trolley runs at select locations on Thursdays from 5 pm to 12 am, and Fridays and Saturdays from 5 pm to 1 am.

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YARTS - BUS RIDES FROM FRESNO TO YOSEMITE

Visiting Fresno County in the summer?

Take the Yosemite Area Transportation System (YARTS) bus route from Fresno to Yosemite National Park.

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THINK YOU KNOW FRESNO COUNTY? WE'LL SEE ABOUT THAT.

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MEET OUR MEMBERS KINGS CANYON MEMBERS • CREAM • Fashion Fair Mall • Fresno Chaffee Zoo • Fresno Historical Society • School House Restaurant & Tavern

SEQUOIA MEMBERS • Big Fresno Fair • Club One Casino • Forestiere Underground Gardens LLC • Horn Photo • JD Food • Me-N-Ed's Milano Restaurant Int'l Corp.

• The Meat Market

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MEET OUR MEMBERS YOSEMITE MEMBERS • Barthuli & Associates • Boghosian Raisin Packing Co. • California Restaurant Association - Fresno Chapter • Castle Air Museum Foundation • Central California Hispanic Chamber of Commerce • Civic Center Square • Clovis Chamber of Commerce • Clovis Veterans Memorial District • CSU Fresno Association • Demera, Demera & Cameron • DiBuduo & DeFendis • Fresno Art Museum • Fresno Convention & Entertainment Center • Fresno Chamber of Commerce • Fresno Yosemite International Airport • Johanson Transportation Service • Mid Valley Packaging & Supply • Pardini's Catering & Grille • Producers Dairy • Shinzen Friendship Garden • The Vineyards • Vineyard Farmer's Market

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