ABOUT FRESNO
The Fresno area is truly unique with its proximity to Yosemite, Kings Canyon and Sequoia national parks. All are accessible within a 90-minute drive. In addition, Fresno County has an unmatched diversity with its own natural beauty. Recreational opportunities abound in the mountains, foothills, lakes, rivers, forests and lush countryside. Activities range from skiing, white-water rafting and rock climbing to camping, horseback riding, hiking, sailing, boating, canoeing trips and kayaking. Fishing and hunting are also popular pastimes for locals and visitors alike.
From country farm trails to the metropolitan area’s entertainment opportunities, the cultural diversity displayed in a wide variety of museums, restaurants and festivals to the recreational opportunities abounding in the surrounding lakes, rivers and foothills—Fresno has it all.
As the No.1 agricultural county in the nation, Fresno encompasses acres of fertile agricultural land while offering majestic lakes, rivers, and awe inspiring foothills and mountain ranges. The All-American City’s accessible location, comfortable climate and affordable amenities, make it an ideal destination for hosting meetings and conventions and leisure travel in California.
Known as California’s New Frontier, Fresno is a fast-growing metropolis within a world renowned agricultural setting, featuring old-fashioned values coupled with big city amenities. Fresno serves as the business, financial, cultural and entertainment capital of the San Joaquin Valley. In addition, Fresno celebrates the beauty and flavor of agriculture through The Fresno County Blossom Trail in the spring and the Fresno County Fruit Trail in the summer and a series of annual events from old-fashioned hometown festivals, to rodeos, to cultural celebrations to the largest harvest fair in California – Fresno is the place for wholesome and affordable family fun!
From country farm trails featuring the plentiful harvest of the nation’s No.1 agricultural county, the metropolitan area’s entertainment opportunities, the cultural diversity displayed in a wide variety of museums, restaurants and festivals, to the recreational opportunities abounding in the surrounding lakes, rivers and foothills-
Fresno has it all!