there's a lounge and dining area, plus a 24-hour gym, and an outdoor pool with a sundeck. parking and breakfast are available. less than a mile from fresno yosemite international airport, this relaxed hotel is 5 miles from downtown and a mile from fresno discovery center, an interactive science museum with a cactus garden. low-key rooms come with flat-screen tvs and wi-fi, as well as microwaves, minifridges, and tea and coffeemakers. airy upgraded rooms add wet bars. all feature desks; some offer sitting areas with sofabeds. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am Fresno Yosemite International Airport 8 min
Valley Animal Center (9 min) Island Waterpark (18 min) Open during the summer, this water park offers water rides, pools, slides & kid play areas. Saint John's Cathedral (9 min) Completed in 1882, this Gothic Romanesque–style Catholic cathedral offers services. Shinzen Friendship Garden Inc. (19 min) Serene garden built by the local Japanese-American community, featuring a teahouse & a koi pond. Fresno County Blossom Trail (13 min) In February & March, this scenic drive is known for displays of blooming fruit trees & wildflowers. Downing Planetarium (13 min) The Discovery Center (4 min) Science center with hands-on exhibits including fossil digs, fishing & educational displays. Storyland (12 min) Amusement center in Roeding Park with a Mother Goose-themed walk-through, rides & a splash park. Roeding Park (13 min) Forested park on 90 acres with ponds & a lake, a zoo, an amusement park & a Japanese war memorial. Meux Home Museum (9 min) Elegant 1800s Victorian mansion with period furnishings, a scenic garden & guided tours. Forestiere Underground Gardens (16 min) Extensive network of below-the-surface gardens, grottoes & courtyards, with seasonal guided tours. Blackbeard's Family Entertainment (8 min) Family recreation center with paintball, go-karts, mini-golf & arcades as well as snacks & drinks. Fresno Chaffee Zoo (11 min) An assortment of wild animals, including public giraffe feeding sessions & a stingray touch pool. Wild Water Adventure Park (21 min) 52-acre water park with a wave pool, kiddie area, mat slides, a rapid ride & more. Fresno Art Museum (9 min) This museum displays ancient & modern Mexican art plus contemporary American works in visual media. |