Fresno Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
county seat of Fresno County, California, United States
About Fresno
The city has a population estimated at 530,000 and around 1 million live in the county (2019). The Save Mart Center at California State University, Fresno ("Fresno State") has played host to concerts featuring high-profile acts. Fresno's most famous son is the writer William Saroyan, after whom a local theater is named. The city has a large Hmong community. Winter weather typically features highs around60°F (16°C), and "extreme" lows in the low to mid 30s F, often with morning fog and sometimes frost. Rain fall is sparse and occurs exclusively in winter and early spring months. Most rain storms last less than 2 days and are often spread weeks apart. It is not uncommon to experience hail, however it is very rare to see snow fall on the valley floor. The few times it does snow, the snow rare
Top Attractions in Fresno
Explore the best things to see and do in Fresno:
- ★African-American Historical & Cultural Museum of the SJV
- ★Artists' Repertory Theatre
- ★Blackbeards Family Fun Center
- ★Forestiere Underground Gardens
- ★Fresno Art Museum
- ★Fresno Chaffee Zoo
- ★Fresno FC
- ★Fresno Grizzlies
Where to Eat in Fresno
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Ampersand Ice Cream
- 🍴Campagnia
- 🍴George's Shish Kebab
- 🍴Golden Grill
- 🍴Hadramout
- 🍴Huong Lan 9
Where to Stay in Fresno
- 🏨Comfort Suites
- 🏨Courtyard Fresno
- 🏨DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Fresno Convention Center
- 🏨Homewood Suites
- 🏨Hotel Piccadilly
- 🏨La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Fresno Riverpark
Fresno Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 14 sections including: