About this city
Also known as: The Raisin Capital of the World
Fresno is a major metropolitan city located in the heart of California’s vast San Joaquin Valley, serving as the economic capital of the central agricultural belt. Founded as a station on the Central Pacific Railroad in 1872, the city grew exponentially due to advanced irrigation infrastructures. Surrounded by millions of acres of highly productive farmland, Fresno is uniquely positioned as the closest major urban hub to three world-class national parks in the Sierra Nevada.
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Suggested stay: 1–2 days
Explore the fascinating hand-carved subterranean passages and courtyards of the Forestiere Underground Gardens. Stroll through the tranquil, authentic Shinzen Japanese Garden inside Woodward Park. Use the city as a strategic base camp to venture into Yosemite, Kings Canyon, and Sequoia National Parks.
