The Best Places To See in Fresno

I love this zoo! We live right between here and the LA zoo but I much prefer this one. It's mostly on flat land so my toddler can walk free without falling on her face every second from running downhill or struggle to walk uphill. And on hot days, uphill is just miserable. So, I like this one. It's so pretty, has a wide variety of animals, and omg the best food! They have a Kopje Cafe by the African Savanna and it is so good. Great salads, sandwiches, pizza, and on certain days they have tacos that are delicious. My favorite part is the setting. Seating is outdoor only, but they have heat lamps for cold days. I absolutely love that you can sit there and watch the animals.

Everyone in our family loved it here - monumental task to say the least! The youngest one is even planning a new minecraft mod! The tour guide was wonderfully kind and knowledgeable. And the hole thing was super cool. This guy actually dug and created so much, I am so glad that his brother preserved this section. It really is 10-20 degrees cooler down there, it is also light and open - not cave like at all. The huge discount on kids 17 and under makes this a very affordable and impressive way to spend about 60-90 minutes.

I was surprised by the caliber of the Fresno Art Museum. While visiting family in Fresno, I stumbled along the modern art museum and was extremely impressed. Fresno, a place more recognized for its agriculture than for its arts, does not get the credit it deserves. The museum had a wonderful collection when I visited. I especially enjoyed an architecture exhibit by well-known architect Arthur Dyson. And their beautiful sculpture garden had pieces by sculptors I recognized and love, like Clem Renzi. I will make sure to revisit the Fresno Art Museum each time I return to Fresno.