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The city and county of Fresno is located in the central San Joaquin Valley of California. To the west it is predominantly flat, with thousands of acres devoted to agriculture. To the east, the snow-capped Sierra Nevada Mountains rise out of the low foothills. It is the only county in the country that can claim three national parks in its backyard. The area, once a dry desert, was discovered during a search by Spaniards for suitable mission sites. In 1846, this area became the property of the United States as a result of the Mexican War. To date, over thirty structures in Fresno County are on the National Register of Historic Places, including the Fresno Water Tower, which once held over 250,000 gallons of water for the city of Fresno, the Meux Home, and Kearney Mansion Museum. For additional information visit www.fresnocvb.org.
There are so many fun things to do and see in Fresno it's hard to find a place to start. You can enjoy a round of golf at one of our many courses or enjoy a day of shopping at our plentiful malls. Fresno is great for the whole family. Go bowling, take in a baseball game, enjoy a round of miniature golf and more. Discover our fascinating past at museums and historic attractions. Throughout the year you can enjoy the various art hops showcasing local artists along with a variety of cultural performing arts events. Located in our backyard are three national parks – Yosemite, Sequoia and Kings Canyon. The national parks offer guided tours, hiking, camping, mountain climbing, fishing, rafting, swimming, wildlife viewing, and much more. For additional information visit www.fresnocvb.org.
Restaurant and Dining Suggestions
For breakfast, lunch, and dinner, Fresno dining offers choices from casual to gourmet. There are more than 1,000 places to eat in Fresno, many offering authentic tastes from around the world (including Mexican, French, Armenian, Italian, Chinese and Basque specialties), along with plenty of restaurants serving up American favorites. To find Fresno restaurants that suit your taste, visit www.fresnocvb.org and click on dining.
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