The Big To Do's
Theres a lot to do around here!
At the epicenter of almost every destination city in California, the Central Valley proves to be an awesome home base for day trips galore.
Hike the heavens of Half Dome in Yosemite, enjoy the aquarium and calm coastal vibe in Monterey, or wander the mountains of the Sierra Foothills all within a couple hours drive or less. And if you're looking for in town activity we've also got you covered. The Vidogo in the Valley Airbnb is central to all that is hip in Fresno. Indulge in famous Ampersand ice-cream just blocks away, or get crazy stuffed on cheesy, tortilla-y goodness up the street at Gorilla Quesadilla.
Walk for an evening of live music and festive food truck fun at the ever popular Gazebo Gardens, or vibe out with everything artsy in the renowned Tower District. Enjoy a taste of living small while having big fun in the Central Valley and surrounding areas!
Jump Ahead:
Activities in town
Surrounding areas
Coffee + Bites
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Activities in Town
Weekends 5pm - 9pm
Kaiser Permanente Farmers Market
Wednesdays 8am - 2pm
Vineyard Farmers Market
Saturdays
Art Hop Fresno
1st Thursdays
Arte de Americas Gallery and Events
Thursday - Sunday
River Park Market and Music
Tuesdays 5pm - 9pm
Fresno Chaffee Zoo
Open Daily
Kearney Park
Open Daily
Roeding Park/ Storyland
Weekends
Woodward Park
Kids Park/Running/Bike Trail
Surrounding Areas
2 1/2 hr. drive west - Unparalleled coastal beauty and famous 17 mile drive in Carmel
San Francisco
3 hr. drive north west - Trolley cars, hippie hang outs, and 1 incredibly famous red bridge
Oakhurst
1 hr. northeast - Old mountain town vibe with outdoor activities and antiques galore
Visalia
45 min. drive south - Gateway to the Sequoias with its own unique offering of restaurants, markets and outdoor activities
Folsom
2 3/4 hr. drive north east - Beautiful hill views and all the fun of the nearby Russian River
Morro Boy
2 1/2 hr. drive southwest - Trail rich mini beach town on the central coast
Three Rivers
1 1/4 hr. drive northeast - Fish, hike, camp, enjoy
Mariposa
1 1/2 hr. west - Unwind in the charm of yesteryear in this small mountain town
Coarsegold
45 min. drive northeast - Pan for gold, strike it rich and find an awesome antique or two
Yosemite
1 1/2 hr. drive northeast - Hike the heavens of Half Dome and marvel at the wonders of El Capitan, Yosemite Falls, and Yosemite Valley
