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Fresno is the largest inland city located in central California. With dry summers and mild winters there are plenty of outdoor activities to make up an exciting weekend getaway. Here are some things you can do while you visit Fresno.

Fresno Chaffee Zoo

Fresno Chaffee Zoo is one of the finest zoos in central California. With activities for all ages and even kids camps in the summer months the Fresno Chaffee Zoo will be a hit with the entire family. Because this zoo is a said to be a smaller version of the san diego zoo your experience here will be much more up close and personal. Be sure to get some real hands on experience from the petting zoo to feeding the giraffe. There are so many options to be one with the animals at the Fresno Chaffee Zoo why not take advantage?

Forestiere Underground Gardens

90 rooms’ gardens and patios patterned after the ancient catacombs lay below 4.5 acres of land. Forestiere dug each of the rooms out by hand, using no motorized mechanical method, a project that took over 40 years to complete. There were never any plans on paper each room was built one at a time. Walk around and look at the beautiful fruit bearing trees flourishing 90 feet below the ground.

Kings River Expeditions

California’s finest one or two day river rafting excursion is just an hour outside Fresno. Join KRE for a day of excitement you will never forget. They offer an assortment of levels that will be fun for any level of experience. Rafting through the Sierra and Sequoia national forest provides you will a breathtaking sight of tall trees and clear water. Use this as an opportunity to really become one with nature. It is best when bringing children if they are older than 10 for safety reasons, but any the appropriate age are guaranteed to have a great time. Kings River Expedition also includes lunch (a real lunch not just cold cuts) and their camping site is equipped with a volleyball court, horseshoe and even a small stage.

Before you head out to Fresno California make sure you check out all the great places to stay in Fresno to ensure the quality and comfort of your hotel room equate to the quality and excitement of your vacation in Fresno. Whether heading straight to Fresno or road tripping through California Fresno is a place that should not go unnoticed. You will not be sorry you made the stop.

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