complimentary perks consist of parking, and a continental breakfast buffet that includes produce grown on-site. there's also a courtyard garden with an outdoor pool and a hot tub. suites add separate living areas and wet bars. straightforward rooms have free wi-fi and hdtvs, plus microwaves, minifridges and coffeemakers; some feature whirlpool tubs. set among casual restaurants off highway 99, this low-key spanish colonial-style hotel is a 2-minute walk from forestiere underground gardens. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am Fresno Yosemite International Airport 19 min
Kearney Mansion Museum (17 min) Guided tours of the 1903 residence of ranch manager M. Theo Kearney, furnished with period pieces. Fresno County Blossom Trail (21 min) In February & March, this scenic drive is known for displays of blooming fruit trees & wildflowers. The Discovery Center (16 min) Science center with hands-on exhibits including fossil digs, fishing & educational displays. Saint John's Cathedral (13 min) Completed in 1882, this Gothic Romanesque–style Catholic cathedral offers services. Engelmann Cellars (10 min) Winery, vineyard, and wine Storyland (10 min) Amusement center in Roeding Park with a Mother Goose-themed walk-through, rides & a splash park. Forestiere Underground Gardens (4 min) Extensive network of below-the-surface gardens, grottoes & courtyards, with seasonal guided tours. The Vineyard Farmer's Market (15 min) Inspiration Park (4 min) Oso de Oro Park (10 min) Area with 3 different elevations offering picnic spots, play areas & a wheelchair basketball court. Fresno Art Museum (14 min) This museum displays ancient & modern Mexican art plus contemporary American works in visual media. Shinzen Friendship Garden Inc. (23 min) Serene garden built by the local Japanese-American community, featuring a teahouse & a koi pond. Island Waterpark (5 min) Open during the summer, this water park offers water rides, pools, slides & kid play areas. Fresno Chaffee Zoo (10 min) An assortment of wild animals, including public giraffe feeding sessions & a stingray touch pool. Roeding Park (10 min) Forested park on 90 acres with ponds & a lake, a zoo, an amusement park & a Japanese war memorial. |