San Joaquin Valley, CA
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Downtown Fresno
If you're spending some time in Downtown Fresno, Chukchansi Park and Saroyan Theatre are top sights worth seeing.
Roosevelt
While there might not be top attractions in Roosevelt, you can explore the larger area and discover places like The Big Fresno Fair and Selland Arena.
Downtown Bakersfield
This central business district is hone to theaters, sports complex, museums, and historical landmarks. Enjoy shopping, dining, Arts District, Civic Center, and Mill Creek. Easily accessible via State Routes and public transit.
Pinedale
Pinedale is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can plan an outing to Riverpark Shopping Center and Woodward Park while you're in town.
Civic Center
If you're spending some time in Civic Center, Stockton Memorial Civic Auditorium and Weber Point Events Center are top sights worth seeing.
Wheeler Ridge
Shopping and restaurants are notable features of Wheeler Ridge. You might consider a stop by Outlets at Tejon while you're exploring the neighborhood.
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Popular places to visit
General Sherman Tree
You can learn about the history of Sequoia National Park with a stop at General Sherman Tree. Amble around the area's scenic parks or seek out the hiking trails.
California State University, Fresno
Enjoy the collegiate vibe when you visit California State University, Fresno, during your travels in Fresno. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Pinnacles National Park
Explore the great outdoors at Pinnacles National Park, a lovely green space in Paicines. Stroll along the riverfront or discover the area's mountain views.
University of California Merced
Take a campus tour or just explore the area around University of California Merced, a top college in Merced. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
Hume Lake
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Hume Lake during your travels in Hume. While in this relaxing area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
Fresno Chaffee Zoo
Why not visit the native and exotic animals who live at Fresno Chaffee Zoo during your trip to Fresno? Attend a sporting event while in this family-friendly area or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants.
- Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks
- General Sherman Tree
- Table Mountain Casino
- Sequoia National Parks Ash Mountain Entrance
- Save Mart Center
- Edwards Air Force Base
- California State University-Bakersfield
- California State University
- Pinnacles National Park
- Riverpark Shopping Center
- Kern County Fairgrounds
- University of California Merced
- University of the Pacific
- Mechanics Bank Arena
- Hume Lake
- Woodward Park
- Kern River
- Fresno Convention Center
- Chukchansi Park
- Fresno Chaffee Zoo
- Kings Canyon National Park Big Stump Entrance
- Lake Isabella
- Tachi Palace Casino
- Buck Owens Crystal Palace
- Selland Arena
- Visalia Convention Center
- Grant Grove Visitor Center
- Los Padres National Forest
- Crystal Cave
- Moro Rock
- Willow Springs International Raceway
- Red Rock Canyon State Park