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Tourism - Attractions, Lodging & Dining

The Fresno area is bursting with things to see and do. Shopping abounds along Fulton Street, within the Tower District and a medley of further retail destinations located throughout Fresno and Clovis. Professional and semi-professional sports teams, along with a variety of collegiate sports at CSU-Fresno, are available for the sports enthusiast, while families enjoy visiting the local zoo, water park and amusement parks. The culture of the Fresno area is vibrant and diverse and is regularly experienced through a calendar year of community events, as well as various theatres, musical troupes, arts organizations and a number of local museums. History museums, the Fresno Metropolitan Museum of Art & Science and various cultural and children’s-focused museums serve all interests.

If recreation is your thing, more than 70 parks and numerous recreation centers offer ample opportunities for both active and passive recreation. A 90-minute drive will bring visitors to Kings Canyon, Sequoia and Yosemite National parks, which offer an assortment of outdoor diversions. And just 20 miles northeast is the great Millerton Lake State Recreation Area, a wonderful place for water sports, camping and wildlife viewing.Lodging

Whether in town visiting your child at CSU-Fresno, visiting for fun or are on business, there are plenty of lodging facilities to choose from in the area. Numerous hotels and motels offer a range of economic rooms and suites, accompanied by a long list of modern amenities, including swimming pools and hot tubs, business centers, on-site restaurants and a selection of in-room conveniences. No matter where one chooses to stay, there’s something to suit every guest’s unique needs.

Dining

The diverse culture pulsing through Fresno lends itself to an eclectic and distinctive menu. There are more than 100 places to enjoy a meal. From swanky to casual and from sit-down to on-the-go, this city has it all.

World cuisine is evident everywhere with delights from Armenia, Japan, France, Thailand and Mexico. A trip around the world via scrumptious dishes is a great way to travel. Ample choices of tasty American fare round out the menu and offer departure on a return flight home.

Voyage to River Park, Fashion Fair or Fig Garden and be captivated by culinary masterpieces or make the trek to the Tower District. Not only is it home to numerous theatres and stellar shopping, restaurants proliferate the area. Begin an expedition to the extensive realm of dining spread throughout Fresno.