Location: Fresno
Top Things to do in Fresno
Top 10 Things to do in Fresno, California (CA)
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1. Meux Home Museum
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 45 reviews
This museum was once the home of a Civil War-era surgeon.
Reviewed By Robert_Avery_13 - Okinawa City, Japan
My first visit to the Meux Home was in 1964 when I was working and needed to speak with the residents. I was greeted by one of the original Meux Family Members and when I remarked on the beauty of her house, was given a private tour. I thanked Mrs Meux for her kindness. Following her passing, the city of Fresno in their obscene disire to tear down the old and build new, were pursuaded in keeping this home as an Historic Landmark which I cheered. The house fell into disrepair for several years and thanks again to a group who wanted to keep the Meux Home as an Historical part of Fresno, rehabilitated the house to it's original condition, they tried to get back most of the original furniture and did an excellant job of restoration. The house is open for tours and is at look at Frenso of the turn of the century. Great place to visit in Fresno as the shame Fresno has to bear is the destruction of the past with only a few reminders of how beautiful the city once was.
2. Fresno Chaffee Zoo
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,055 reviews
The Zoo is now open. Please pre-purchase timed entry tickets on our website before you arrive. See all of our health and safety updates before planning your visit.
Reviewed By DonnaC631
I know. Area surrounding is not the best but the park is such a gem. Very clean and friendly helpful staff. Could sit for hours and watch the elephants. We all loved feeding the giraffes. Snacks are not cheap however pretzel and cheese dip was a hit. And after a lot more walking had lunch outside of the "safari". Must must must have the garlic fries. I kid you not. Looking forward to the Christmas lights.
3. Forestiere Underground Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 759 reviews
Take a tour off Highway 99 and visit Fresno's best kept secret. *A hand-built network of underground rooms, courtyards and passageways reminiscent of the ancient catacombs. *Unique fruit producing trees, shrubs, and vines growing underground - some over 90 years old! *Ancient Roman architecture - arches, vaults and stone-built walls. *Underground micro-climates - temperature variations of 10 to 30 degrees! *Underground home of Sicilian visionary and self-taught artist/builder Baldassare Forestiere.
Reviewed By larilu - Las Vegas, United States
You Must see this place, and take the tour of Forestiere Gardens. Absolutely spectacular, intriguing and amazing. A real piece of history that will make you appreciate and understand the gardens. The guided tour is more than well worth it, as they explain the story behind the building of the gardens. There is no other place like this, truly a one of a kind and very very unique experience. Overall Rating ~ Excellent
4. Fresno Art Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 51 reviews
To support our community in the effort to slow the speed of the COVID-19 virus, the Fresno Art Museum is temporarily closed to the public. The Fresno Art Museum’s focus is on contemporary and modern art, photography, ethnographic, and cultural exhibitions that reflect and celebrate the diverse population of California's San Joaquin Valley. Most exhibitions change twice yearly and are curated in-house by Museum staff. The artists exhibited range from emerging and established local artists to artists from around the globe. Since 1988 FAM‘s Council of 100 annually recognizes a late-career, internationally-known woman artist with a Distinguished Woman Artist award and exhibition. FAM has a collection of Pre-Columbian artworks from Mexico and the Andes on permanent display and holds a permanent collection of over 3,500 works. PLEASE CHECK OUR WEBSITE FOR HOURS. We close for exhibition change-over every January and late June/early July, and occasionally close for special events.
5. Blossom Trail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 23 reviews
Reviewed By Gloryaa - Fresno, United States
What a beautiful place to see the blossoms grow the first week of March is always the best you can always visit Sequoia national Park and look at the wildflowers also,
6. Woodward Regional Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 271 reviews
Reviewed By U6085SCjeremyh - Fresno, United States
Great place so much to do great family place to just relax and enjoy the nice rivers and streams or get out and have a picnic and the concerts they throw are amazing
7. Shinzen Japanese Garden
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 141 reviews
The Shinzen Friendship Garden is a traditional northwestern American Japanese Garden. The Garden was constructed to honor Fresno’s Sister City, Kochi, Japan, celebrating the spirit of understanding and promoting educational and cultural awareness. The beauty, grace and serenity of Japanese design is present in the use of varied plant material, rocks and stones, and water throughout the five acre garden. The garden is designed around the four seasons of Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter; granite markers identify each section. In the Fall of 2015 we were proud to be chosen to house and display the world-class Clark Bonsai Collection, which is now on permanent display in the garden, offering a seasonal rotation of some of the finest Bonsai in the United States.
Reviewed By 431kendrickv
I spent about 2 hours with my sister viewing and photographing rare Japanese Trees and bonsais as well as their unique position by the beautiful cove in North Woodward Regional Park.
8. Fresno Discovery Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 32 reviews
Our mission is to ignite curiosity and imagination in Central Valley youth by providing hands-on STEAM experiences. We are a small science center located on 5.5 acres. Kids love to run around and play in our meadow, dino dig, and playground. Everyone enjoys the Deutsch Cactus Garden, Garden of the Sun, turtle/koi pond, hands-on exhibits, and great activities facilitated by our friendly staff.
9. St. Johns Cathedral of Fresno
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 23 reviews
Reviewed By larilu - Las Vegas, United States
This is one Beautiful Church, both inside and out. The architecture is absolutely stunning. We were lucky when we stopped by, while taking pictures of the exterior, We met Father Alex who gave us a quick tour and allowed us in for photos and prayer. Next time we are in the area we will be sure to time our visit to attend mass at this classic historic church. God Bless....
10. Island Waterpark
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 74 reviews
Reviewed By pilarrS5915YC - Fresno, United States
this is one of the most fun and best water parks I've ever been to I say u should go there its a good water park
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