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1. Forestiere Underground Gardens ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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2. The Discovery Center ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Affordable Local Attractions
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3. Woodward Park

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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4. Shinzen Friendship Garden

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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5. Fresno Art Museum

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
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6. Fresno Chaffee Zoo

Category: Kids & Family Fun
© Fresno Chaffee Zoo

7. Roger Rocka's Dinner Theatre

Category: Entertainment Near Me
© Roger Rocka's Dinner Theatre

8. Arte Americas

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples

9. Fresno Grizzles Minor League Baseball - Chuckchansi Park

Category: Entertainment Near Me
© Fresno Grizzles Minor League Baseball - Chuckchansi Park

10. The Blossom Trail

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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11. Kearney Mansion Museum

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
© Kearney Mansion Museum

12. Fresno Philharmonic

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13. Rotary Storyland & Playland

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14. Millerton Lake State Recreation Area

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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15. Fresno Convention & Entertainment Center

Category: Affordable Local Attractions
© Fresno Convention & Entertainment Center

16. Vineyard Farmers Market, Fresno, CA

Category: Shopping & Stuff
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17. Tower District

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18. Island Waterpark

Category: Kids & Family Fun

19. Sam's Italian Deli

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20. Old Fresno Water Tower

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21. Tioga-Sequoia Brewing Company

Category: Nearby Food & Drink
© Tioga-Sequoia Brewing Company

22. Moravia Wines

Category: Nearby Food & Drink

23. Wild Water Adventure Park

Tours in the Area
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24. Fashion Fair Mall

Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

The fifth largest city in California, Fresno was formed in 1856 after the California Gold Rush. The bustling site lies in the center of the San Joaquin Valley and is named after the collection of ash trees lining the San Joaquin River. In the 80s, Fresno flourished with an addition of more stylized architecture and electric streetcars. Many of these structures can be seen today as visitors walk down Fulton Street and explore Downtown Fresno. Other sites of interest in Fresno include the Fresno Chaffee Zoo, Forestiere Underground Gardens, and Warnors Theatre.

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