| check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. straightforward rooms with colorful accents and exterior entrances feature wi-fi access, flat-screen tvs and minifridges; studios add kitchenettes. pets are welcome. amid commercial plazas and casual eateries, this laid-back hotel off the yosemite freeway is 10 miles from fresno chaffee zoo and 30 miles from hiking trails within the sierra national forest. hot drinks are complimentary. kids stay free in a parent's room. other amenities include an outdoor pool, an unassuming lobby lounge and a coin-operated laundry
Fresno Yosemite International Airport 18 min
The Discovery Center (14 min)
Science center with hands-on exhibits including fossil digs, fishing & educational displays. The Vineyard Farmer's Market (7 min) Downing Planetarium (12 min) Roeding Park (15 min)
Forested park on 90 acres with ponds & a lake, a zoo, an amusement park & a Japanese war memorial. Wild Water Adventure Park (28 min)
52-acre water park with a wave pool, kiddie area, mat slides, a rapid ride & more. Saint John's Cathedral (11 min)
Completed in 1882, this Gothic Romanesque–style Catholic cathedral offers services. Storyland (14 min)
Amusement center in Roeding Park with a Mother Goose-themed walk-through, rides & a splash park. Fresno Chaffee Zoo (14 min)
An assortment of wild animals, including public giraffe feeding sessions & a stingray touch pool. Fresno County Blossom Trail (20 min)
In February & March, this scenic drive is known for displays of blooming fruit trees & wildflowers. Island Waterpark (20 min)
Open during the summer, this water park offers water rides, pools, slides & kid play areas. Shinzen Friendship Garden Inc. (11 min)
Serene garden built by the local Japanese-American community, featuring a teahouse & a koi pond. Fresno Art Museum (11 min)
This museum displays ancient & modern Mexican art plus contemporary American works in visual media. Forestiere Underground Gardens (18 min)
Extensive network of below-the-surface gardens, grottoes & courtyards, with seasonal guided tours. Oso de Oro Park (11 min)
Area with 3 different elevations offering picnic spots, play areas & a wheelchair basketball court. Blackbeard's Family Entertainment (15 min)
Family recreation center with paintball, go-karts, mini-golf & arcades as well as snacks & drinks. | 
