Where to stay in Fresno
Hotel Piccadilly
2305 W Shaw Avenue, CA 93711
Only a short drive from IslandWaterpark, Hotel Piccadilly features a lush nine-hole golfing green and refreshing outdoor pool with comfortable lounge chairs. The on-site restaurant serves classic Spanish fare in the evening and a classic cooked breakfast in the morning.
Homewood Suites
6820 N Fresno Street, CA 93710
Guests can spread out and make themselves at home here by sinking into relaxing suites for a night of comfort. Enjoy the outdoor pool and relaxing hot tub, or work up a sweat on the on-site basketball court.
Garden Inn and Suites
4949 N Forestiere Avenue, CA 93722
Garden Inn offers a unique experience close to the edge of the city. Soak away the evenings in the rooms’ jacuzzis, or cool off in the courtyard pool. For breakfast, taste fruit that’s grown organically on site, with a side of fresh pastries.
Where to eat in Fresno
Castillo’s Mexican Food
3659 E Ventura Avenue, CA 93702
Stop here to enjoy authentic Mexican cuisine. From classic Huevos Rancheros (spiced eggs served on a tortilla) to warm chips served with made-to-order salsa, it’s the perfect lunch spot.
Phoenician Garden
1025 E Herndon Avenue, CA 93720
Experience a world of flavor at this vibrant Mediterranean restaurant. Amid eye-catching, old-world décor, you can dive into large Greek platters loaded with falafels and hummus, or rich Italian pasta dishes like the ever- popular garlic fettuccini alfredo.
Eureka!
7775 N Palm Avenue, CA 93711
Feast on American classics with a twist, from crispy chicken wings with blue cheese sauce to deep-fried mac n’ cheese balls. This place is perhaps best known for its creative burgers – why not try the Cowboy Burger topped with bacon, cheese and shoestring onions for a real taste of the restaurant?
What to do in Fresno
Yosemite National Park
Yosemite Falls Trail, CA 95389
Drive your Fresno rental car to the parking area near Yosemite Point, then head on foot into the spectacular surroundings of this world-famous national park. Covering more than 700,000 acres (about twice the size of the island of Hawaii), and stretching over to the Sierra Nevada Mountains, you can discover majestic waterfalls and granite cliffs here – along with 800 miles of hiking trails.
Island Waterpark
6099 W. Barstow Ave, CA 93722
Quench your thirst for thrills and make a splash with the various waterslides at this popular destination, ideal for keeping the whole family entertained. There’s even an exhilarating wave pool to enjoy. Brave the Tunnel of Terror or get drenched under the Mumbai Monsoon.
Forestiere Underground Gardens
5021 W Shaw Avenue, CA 93722
Take a guided tour of these unique underground gardens, dug by self-taught Sicilian artist Baldassare Forestiere. Discover orange, lemon, and kumquat trees grown up to 20 feet beneath the surface – and explore a complex network of patios and garden courts. All were built with nothing more than a shovel, a pick and a wheelbarrow.