Fresno Travel Information
Fresno (pop. 430,000) is located in the center of California, in the
fertile inland San Joaquin Valley. Surrounded by farm country, Fresno
is a relatively young city with a diverse population. While the city
itself
isn’t a prime tourist destination, easy access to the beautiful Sierra
Nevada range and three national parks (Yosemite and Sequoia/King’s
Canyon) have made Fresno a frequent stop for area travelers. The
Sierra National Forest covers some 1.3 million acres of mountainous
terrain to the east of Fresno, nearly half of it designated wilderness.
Hiking, camping, and mountain biking are popular activities, and
nearby bodies of water like Huntington Lake attract sailboats, canoes,
and anglers. Nearer to town, Fresno hosts several popular annual
events, including the Clovis Rodeo and the Conours D'Elegance car
show. A range of lodging and dining options in town provide full
services to visitors. Fresno is located along Highway 99 in central
California, about 190 miles southeast of San Francisco and 220 miles
north of Los Angeles.
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