What To Do
One thing Fresno has... is plenty to do. Whatever your taste, whatever your sport, whatever you like, you'll find it here. Likewise there is something going on all the time. Just take a look at our events calendar to see what's going on. We're sure you'll find something of interest. Use the link below to explore just what Fresno has to offer. Also check out the pages in this section to see if we have your sport or activity.
Sports
The Fresno Grizzlies, a Triple-A affiliate of the San Francisco Giants, play baseball at the recently renamed Chuckchansi Park. The Central Valley Coyotes play professional Arena Football at 11,000-seat Selland Arena. Minor League hockey can be seen with the Fresno Falcons aslo at Selland Arena. While uptown The Fresno State University Bulldogs play basketball at the SaveMart Center and football at Bulldog Stadium. >MORE
Shopping
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Chinatown - You can enjoy authentic ethnic food and go shopping in an area filled with culture. Chinatown is located west of downtown Fresno and borders Fresno Street.
Fashion Fair Mall – 4841 N. First Street, Fresno, CA 93710. 559-224-1591 or www.fashionfairmall.com. Fashion fair Mall is the area’s largest indoor mall, with more than 140 stores, including accessories, jewelry, electronics, music, health and beauty, gifts, cards and so much more, you’ll find fashion to fit any style or budget. Department stores include Gottschalks, JCPenney’s and Macy’s. Some of their newest specialty stores include Anthropologie, Urban Outfitters, Abercrombie & Fitch, Sephora, Lucky Brand Jeans and Build-a-Bear Workshop. Dining options include Flemings Prime Steak House, BJ’s Bar & Grill and The Cheesecake Factory.
Fig Garden Village – Located at Palm and Shaw Avenues, this unique outdoor shopping experience features the finest fashion, gift and specialty stores. Some of the Valley’s best restaurants, featuring indoor and outdoor dining, can also be found at the Village. For a wholesome experience, visit Fresno’s Whole Foods Market.
Fulton Mall – Located west of Van Ness Avenue in downtown Fresno adjacent to Fresno’s Grizzlies Stadium, this nationally recognized six-block historic Fulton Street pedestrian mall is known for its creativity and artwork. Visitors may enjoy the many fountains, sculptures, gardens and shaded seating areas. The mall is also know for the Art Hop, Sudz in the City, Fulton Plaza Thursdays and other special events.
Kingsburg Swedish Village – Enjoy the brightly colored Swedish architecture, Dala horses, Swedish flags and bay trees in this historic Swedish Village. The village includes more than 30 restaurants and unique gift and collectible shops. Stop at the Kingsburg Chamber of Commerce & Visitor’s Center and receive a hearty Valkommen to one of Fresno County’s anchor communities.
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Dining & Nightlife
More than 600 restaurants in Fresno, many housed in historic buildings, offer a wide selection of dining experiences for every taste and price range, including hearty regional and western dishes, Mexican specialties, and European and international cuisines.
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National Parks
If you want to see what natural wonders the U.S. has to offer then you may want to plan a trip to a national park. The closest national park is located 46 miles away and it is Yosemite National Park. The next closest national park is located 60 miles away and it is the Sequoia & Kings canyon National Park.
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Arts, Culture & Museums
Children’s Museum of the Sierra – 49269 Golden Oak Dr., Oakhurst, CA 93644. 559-658-5656 or www.childrensmuseumofthesierra.org. This museum features hands-on exhibits in the areas of science, natural history, community and the arts. $3 per person. Open Tuesday – Saturday; Sunday (winter only).
Clovis Big Dry Creek Historical Museum – 401 Pollasky Ave., Clovis, CA 93612. 559-597-8033. The building that houses this museum is equally famous as the site of a historic and daring 1924 bank robbery. The museum itself features the history of Clovis from its logging town roots to present. Open Tuesday-Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Appointments also available.
Discovery Center Museum of Science & Natural History – 1937 N. Winery, Fresno CA 93727. 559-251-5533 or www.thediscoverycenter.net. The Discovery Center features hands-on interactive exhibits to encourage excitement and curiosity in children about science and the world around us. Open 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Tuesday – Friday and 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 pm. On Saturday.
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Agritourism & Ag Trails
Hillcrest Farm and Hillcrest & Wahtoke Railroad - Reedley
Hillcrest Tree Farm is the oldest Christmas tree farm in the Central Valley, and also is home to a pumpkin patch and 15 inch gauge live steam railroad. The Hillcrest & Wahtoke Railroad runs on weekends in October for the pumpkin patch, and between Thanksgiving and Christmas for the Christmas Trees. During the Blossom Trail Season, the train runs through the pines and blossoms every Saturday and Sunday. Hillcrest Farms invites visitors to enjoy the beautiful picnic areas, gourmet coffees, snacks, lunch items, children's play area and nature walk. The Farm and Railroad are also open to groups by appointment. 6943 S. Reed Ave, Reedley, (559) 638-2762.
Organic Pastures Dairy - Kerman
Organic Pastures Dairy Company is California's first certified organic, pasture-grazed raw milk dairy. The dairy was founded in 2000 as an extension of an organic farming operation that has been in operation since 1988 as McAfee Farm, a family-owned and operated dairy just outside the city of Kerman. The dairy produces Grade A raw milk using an innovative mobile milking Parlor, which moves to where the cows are grazing. This unique design eliminates the need for cows to walk long distances on concrete and through manure-filled pens to be milked. Individuals or groups are welcome to visit the farm, tour the bottling facility, observe dairy operations, and meet the cows (all of the cows have names). Tours available by written request. 7221 S. Jameson, Fresno, (559) 846-9732.
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