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Things to do in Fresno
California’s fifth-largest city, with a population of around 505,500, (over 1,000,000 in the metro area) Fresno is a large city that has a little bit of something for everyone. While it may get plenty of that California heat, Fresno has a very different feel to cities on the coast like San Francisco and Los Angeles – not just for its size, but for the lack of beach atmosphere. Everything in coast cities seems to revolve around the beach. For beach-less Fresno, there way more things to do without getting distracted by sand. Some of the city’s unique attractions include the massive Island Waterpark, the amazing Chaffee Zoo, the ever-busy Fresno Convention Center, the bizarre Forestiere Underground Gardens, the historic Tower Theatre and countless others. Fresno has it all, no matter who you are, where you come from, your age, or your tastes!
Attractions and Sights
Forestiere Underground Gardens is a unique architectural creation in Fresno where fruit-bearing plants grow underground.
Discovery Center in Fresno is a unique place geared towards hands-on learning for kids.
Parks and Outdoor Activities
Island Waterpark is a huge water and amusement park in Fresno.
Chaffee Zoological Gardens in Fresno's Roeding Park is an impressive zoo, home to around 125 animal species.
Landmarks
Tower Theatre is a well-known Fresno landmark that has been in operation since 1939.
Kearney Mansion is a beautiful historic site in Fresno.
Shopping
Tower District is a Fresno favorite for boutique shopping, local restaurants, bars and cafés.
Festivals and Events
ArtHop in Fresno happens every first and third Thursday of every month, offering special exhibits, live music and later hours at galleries.
Fresno's Rogue Performing Arts Festival is kind of like a Fringe Festival, featuring off-the-wall performances.
Arts and Entertainment
Warnors Theatre in Fresno is an historic performance venue that hosts concerts and other shows.
Fresno Art Museum is one of the city's most exciting and impressive art facilities.
Nightlife
Full Circle Brewing Co. is a great brewpub in Fresno with a huge variety of live music.
Convention Centers
Fresno Convention Center is one of the city's busiest venues, hosting everything from major concerts to trade shows.
Arenas and Stadiums
Chukchansi Park is home to the Fresno Grizzlies Pacific Coast League baseball team and Fresno Fuego USL Premier Development League soccer team.
Selland Arena is home to the North American Hockey League's Fresno Monsters and the Central Valley Coyotes arena football team.
Food and Drink
Veni, Vidi, Vici is a popular diner in Fresno, known for varying cuisine and live music.