Modesto Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in and county seat of Stanislaus County, California, United States
About Modesto
Modesto began in the mid to late 1800s as a stop along the railroad betweenSacramentoandLos Angeles. At the time, it was surrounded by sprawling farmlands. Over time, as the city grew, they began to build dams and canals throughout the neighboring foothills to help irrigate the farmland. After World War II, suburban areas expanded, and Modesto was no exception: by 1980 the city had 100,000 people, and by 2000 it had 200,000. The proximity to theBay Areaand relatively cheap real estate helped the city become a popular city for commuters to live in. Today, Modesto is one of a few large cities in the San Joaquin Valley, and is home to a unique blend of Bay Area and farming cultures.
Top Attractions in Modesto
Explore the best things to see and do in Modesto:
- ★Boomers! Modesto
- ★California's Oldest & Largest Walnut Tree
- ★Gallo Center For The Arts
- ★Great Valley Museum and Planetarium
- ★Jacob Myers Park
- ★John Thurman Field
- ★Lucas Plaza Statue
- ★McHenry Mansion & Museum
Where to Eat in Modesto
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Brighter Side Sandwich Shop
- 🍴El Rosal
- 🍴La Morenita
- 🍴Old Mill Cafe
- 🍴Velvet Grill and Creamery
Where to Stay in Modesto
- 🏨Baymont by Wyndham Modesto Salida
- 🏨Best Western Town House Lodge
- 🏨Days Inn Modesto
- 🏨Howard Johnson Express Inn Modesto Ceres
- 🏨Microtel Inn & Suites Modesto Ceres
- 🏨Motel 6
Modesto Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 11 sections including: