Located between San Francisco and Los Angeles, Fresno is commonly known as the best gateway to the stunning national parks on the city's eastern doorstep, including Yosemite and Kings Canyon. Fresno also has much to offer as a place to stay in its own right. Hotels located in its bustling urban center and nearby neighborhoods feature lively nightspots, historical landmarks, and charming museums. Stay farther away in greener agricultural surroundings where thriving farms and orchards offer markets and wine tours.
Where to stay
in Fresno
Where to Stay for Nature
Visitors staying in Fresno can indulge in numerous natural pursuits despite the city's increasing urbanization. The Forestiere Underground Gardens are regularly rated among Fresno's top attractions, while Woodward Park includes the serene Shinzen Japanese Garden. A little farther north, Clovis is the best place to book accommodations for enjoying the Fresno County Blossom Trail, with blooming trees and wildflowers that are particularly striking during February and March. For something more challenging, book a room in Visalia, which offers outdoor adventures for every season, including mountain biking, horseback riding, paint ball, and hiking.
Clovis
Clovis is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Veteran's Memorial Stadium and Wild Water Adventure Park while you're in town.
Recommended hotels in Clovis
Visalia
The ample dining options and spectacular parks are top of the list for many visitors to Visalia. A stop by Visalia Fox Theatre or Visalia Adventure Park might round out your trip.
Recommended hotels in Visalia
Great Neighborhoods for Culture
As the biggest city in the Central Valley, Fresno has no shortage of culture. Book accommodations in downtown Fresno for easy access to the Art Museum and the Kearney Mansion Museum. The Meux Home Museum here is a restored 1889 Victorian home. To peer back in time, consider hotels in Clovis or Herndon for the chance to tour red-bricked Old Town Clovis, featuring antique shops, old-style saloons, and art galleries in an area once famed for lumber production. One industry still going strong is quilting, with live displays at the Mennonite Quilt Center halfway between Fresno and Visalia.
Clovis
Clovis is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Veteran's Memorial Stadium and Wild Water Adventure Park while you're in town.
Recommended hotels in Clovis
Visalia
The ample dining options and spectacular parks are top of the list for many visitors to Visalia. A stop by Visalia Fox Theatre or Visalia Adventure Park might round out your trip.
Recommended hotels in Visalia
Herndon
Unique features of Herndon include the shopping and restaurants. Make a stop by Marketplace at El Paseo or Riverside Golf Course while you're exploring the area.
Recommended hotels in Herndon
Best Place to Stay for Events
Stay in Clovis in April for its annual Clovis Rodeo, a popular event including live concerts and parades spread over five days. Tickets usually go on sale in January and accommodations in this area should be booked well in advance. Car lovers often choose hotels in Fresno which, along with nearby neighborhoods Clovis and Visalia, welcomes several car shows throughout the year. Hotels near Woodward Park in Fresno are great for attending the annual Shakespeare Festival. Fresno also hosts the largest event in the Central Valley, October's Big Fresno Fair, featuring carnivals, horse racing, and live music.
Clovis
Clovis is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Veteran's Memorial Stadium and Wild Water Adventure Park while you're in town.
Recommended hotels in Clovis
Visalia
The ample dining options and spectacular parks are top of the list for many visitors to Visalia. A stop by Visalia Fox Theatre or Visalia Adventure Park might round out your trip.
Recommended hotels in Visalia
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