FResno County is where thrills are second nature, farm-fresh produce is available year-round, and you'll discover underground experiences, literally. Only true travelers dare to venture to the other side of California.
Park Hop without queues and with fewer crowds
Avoid the crowds and lines at the major theme parks and enjoy a different kind of park hopping experience with just as many thrills. Three of California's most beautiful national parks surround Fresno and Clovis. Just a short drive away, visitors can visit three parks in one trip. A hidden gem, Kings Canyon National Park, is the deepest canyon in the United States. At 8,200 feet at its deepest points, Kings Canyon is deeper than the Grand Canyon and rewards hikers with incredible views of a glacial valley, roaring waterfalls, and giant redwoods. Stand under General Sherman, the largest tree in the world, in Sequoia National Park. Don't miss the iconic El Capitan Mountain and Half Dome in Yosemite National Park. Yosemite requires reservations to enter the park from April to October.
Fresh farm produce, all year round
From luxury dining experiences to farm stands offering fresh fruit, discover farm-fresh produce in the agricultural heartland of the United States. This is where you'll discover California's most underrated wine region. Not only does Fresno County produce many of the state's wine grapes, but wine lovers can also enjoy award-winning wines in an intimate setting at a reasonable price. Local wineries like Kings River Winery offer guided tours with the winery owner, showing you the vineyards where their grapes are grown and the wine cellar to learn about their storage process. At Trelio Food & Wine in Clovis, the menu changes with the season and the chef uses locally grown ingredients to create upscale dishes. The restaurant's sommeliers are trained to match the best local wines to your taste and meal. Join the community to celebrate the spring harvest on the Fresno County Fruit Trail. Stop for fresh salsa and apricots at Sweet Girl Farms, juicy strawberries at Sunshine's Farm, and a variety of fruits, dried nuts, and old-fashioned sodas at Simonian Farms.
Take the road less traveled
Explore the Forestiere Underground Gardens, a subterranean wonder hand-carved over 100 years ago. The gardens have their own microclimate that makes the tunnels 10 to 20 degrees colder than surface level. Take the family to the Fresno Chaffee Zoo to see more than 200 species in their interactive exhibits for a fraction of the cost of other nearby zoos. Join one of the behind-the-scenes experiences to help train sea otters, feed a giraffe, and touch a stingray. Thrill seekers can take a crazy ride down the Kings River. Experienced tour guides will take you through winding canals and icy waters on a whitewater rafting excursion organized by the Kings River Expedition Class 3. Rafting season runs from late March to August. Take part in spring events like the Clovis Rodeo, the Kingsburg Swedish Festival and the Wildflower Trail.
For more information, visit visitfresnocounty.org
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