Rosimeri’s guidebook
Sightseeing
There is so much to see at Woodward Park, it is a great spot for picnic, walking and bike riding is a favorite spot. Inside Woodward Park is a japanese garden called Shinzen Garden, it is a must to see it, there is a koi pond with a bridge you walk over, there is also a bonsai collection there called Clark Bonsai. Check their website for hours of operation, www.fresno.gov/parks
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Woodward Park
There is so much to see at Woodward Park, it is a great spot for picnic, walking and bike riding is a favorite spot. Inside Woodward Park is a japanese garden called Shinzen Garden, it is a must to see it, there is a koi pond with a bridge you walk over, there is also a bonsai collection there called Clark Bonsai. Check their website for hours of operation, www.fresno.gov/parks
A great place to take the kids or if you are a kid at heart to enjoy the day seeing the zoo animals in their natural environment. For more info see Fresnochaffeezoo.org
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Fresno Chaffee Zoo
894 W Belmont AveA great place to take the kids or if you are a kid at heart to enjoy the day seeing the zoo animals in their natural environment. For more info see Fresnochaffeezoo.org
If you are here between the months of May and September than you will want to cool off at a waterpark, Island waterpark has a lazy river that you can just float around in and soak up the cool water temperature. See www.islandwaterpark.com
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Island Waterpark
6099 W Barstow AveIf you are here between the months of May and September than you will want to cool off at a waterpark, Island waterpark has a lazy river that you can just float around in and soak up the cool water temperature. See www.islandwaterpark.com
Another waterpark and one of my favorites is Wild Water Adventure park in Clovis, it is spacious and has barbeque stations that you can bring your food and cook out there and just enjoy the day with the family. See www.wildwaters.net
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Wild Water Adventure Park
11413 E Shaw AveAnother waterpark and one of my favorites is Wild Water Adventure park in Clovis, it is spacious and has barbeque stations that you can bring your food and cook out there and just enjoy the day with the family. See www.wildwaters.net
Forestiere underground gardens is a historical landmark of Fresno, there are underground rooms, courtyards and passage ways. Reservations are recommended and tours take 1 hour long. See www.undergroundgardens.com
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Підземні сади Форест'єра
5021 W Shaw AveForestiere underground gardens is a historical landmark of Fresno, there are underground rooms, courtyards and passage ways. Reservations are recommended and tours take 1 hour long. See www.undergroundgardens.com
Nothing is more breath taking than taking a drive up to Yosemite National Park, the waterfalls are amazing, and it is so nice to escape the city life and smell the trees, hear the birds singing, just a wonderful time in Yosemite. See www.nps/yose
Entrance Reservations
A reservation will be required to drive into or through Yosemite National Park from May 20 through September 30, 2022, for those driving into the park between 6 am and 4 pm. Driving through the park will also require a reservation if entering between 6 am and 4 pm. If you are planning to visit after peak hours, please do not arrive before 4 pm; vehicles blocking roads will be cited.
The temporary reservation system will help manage congestion and provide a quality visitor experience while numerous key visitor attractions are closed for critical infrastructure repairs.
Peak-Hours Reservations
Seventy percent of reservations for all dates from May 20 through September 30, 2022, will be available on Recreation.gov on March 23. Thirty percent of reservations will be available seven days before the arrival date (e.g., make a reservation for an arrival date of September 30 on September 23).
Reservations are available each day at 8 am Pacific time. Reservations are taken almost immediately. Be sure to have a Recreation.gov account and be logged in and ready to get a reservation promptly at 8 am Pacific daylight time.
The non-refundable reservation fee is $2 (this does not include the $35-per-car park entrance fee).
Each user can make one reservation for each three-day period. For example, if a user makes a reservation for a Friday arrival (valid Friday through Sunday), the user won’t be able to make a second reservation for an arrival that Friday, Saturday, or Sunday. The reservation holder must be in the arriving vehicle and show photo ID at the entrance station.
Peak-hours reservations are valid for three consecutive days (including arrival date).
If you don't have computer access, you can call 877/444-6777 to make a reservation.
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Йосемітський національний парк
Nothing is more breath taking than taking a drive up to Yosemite National Park, the waterfalls are amazing, and it is so nice to escape the city life and smell the trees, hear the birds singing, just a wonderful time in Yosemite. See www.nps/yose
Entrance Reservations
A reservation will be required to drive into or through Yosemite National Park from May 20 through September 30, 2022, for those driving into the park between 6 am and 4 pm. Driving through the park will also require a reservation if entering between 6 am and 4 pm. If you are planning to visit after peak hours, please do not arrive before 4 pm; vehicles blocking roads will be cited.
The temporary reservation system will help manage congestion and provide a quality visitor experience while numerous key visitor attractions are closed for critical infrastructure repairs.
Peak-Hours Reservations
Seventy percent of reservations for all dates from May 20 through September 30, 2022, will be available on Recreation.gov on March 23. Thirty percent of reservations will be available seven days before the arrival date (e.g., make a reservation for an arrival date of September 30 on September 23).
Reservations are available each day at 8 am Pacific time. Reservations are taken almost immediately. Be sure to have a Recreation.gov account and be logged in and ready to get a reservation promptly at 8 am Pacific daylight time.
The non-refundable reservation fee is $2 (this does not include the $35-per-car park entrance fee).
Each user can make one reservation for each three-day period. For example, if a user makes a reservation for a Friday arrival (valid Friday through Sunday), the user won’t be able to make a second reservation for an arrival that Friday, Saturday, or Sunday. The reservation holder must be in the arriving vehicle and show photo ID at the entrance station.
Peak-hours reservations are valid for three consecutive days (including arrival date).
If you don't have computer access, you can call 877/444-6777 to make a reservation.
Another national park to visit is Sequoia National Park, wait till you see all those wonderfully tall Sequoia trees, amazing to say the least. For more information see https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/sequoia
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Sequoia National Park
Another national park to visit is Sequoia National Park, wait till you see all those wonderfully tall Sequoia trees, amazing to say the least. For more information see https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/sequoia
Local lake in Fresno great family time in the water as well as picnic.
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Millerton Lake
Local lake in Fresno great family time in the water as well as picnic.
Table Mountain Casino will be replaced in July 2022 by a new 600,000-square-foot casino and hotel complex that will include a 110,000-square-foot casino gaming floor, bingo hall, restaurants, event center and the hotel. The new Table Mountain Casino Hotel is located about 900 feet from the original casino.
Open 24 hours daily
72,000-sq-ft gaming area
All guests must be 18 years of age or older
Slot Machines - 2,000
Table Games - 50 including Spanish 21, Dai Bacc, Match the Dealer Blackjack
Poker - 10 tables
Various restaurant dining options available in the recently remodeled casino scheduled to reopen on July 21, 2022.
For more information go to tmcasino.com
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Казино Table Mountain
777 Table Mountain RdTable Mountain Casino will be replaced in July 2022 by a new 600,000-square-foot casino and hotel complex that will include a 110,000-square-foot casino gaming floor, bingo hall, restaurants, event center and the hotel. The new Table Mountain Casino Hotel is located about 900 feet from the original casino.
Open 24 hours daily
72,000-sq-ft gaming area
All guests must be 18 years of age or older
Slot Machines - 2,000
Table Games - 50 including Spanish 21, Dai Bacc, Match the Dealer Blackjack
Poker - 10 tables
Various restaurant dining options available in the recently remodeled casino scheduled to reopen on July 21, 2022.
For more information go to tmcasino.com
Food scene
Not far from our house is Simonian Farms where you will find dried fruits, fresh fruits, jams as well as some local wines. On Friday evenings between 5pm and 8pm there are local food trucks with good eats, they also have a beer and wine garden where you can enjoy an adult beverage. www.simonianfarms.com
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Simonian Farms
2629 S Clovis AveNot far from our house is Simonian Farms where you will find dried fruits, fresh fruits, jams as well as some local wines. On Friday evenings between 5pm and 8pm there are local food trucks with good eats, they also have a beer and wine garden where you can enjoy an adult beverage. www.simonianfarms.com
Great food, craft beer, it's a fun place to go hang out in the Tower district of Fresno.
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Goldstein's Mortuary and Delicatessen
1279 N Wishon AveGreat food, craft beer, it's a fun place to go hang out in the Tower district of Fresno.
Old Town Clovis is not far from our place, its about 20 minute drive north on Clovis avenue, once you hit downtown Clovis you will enjoy walking around the antique shops, cafe's and great little shops and restaurants. There are several events planned there every year including the Clovis Rodeo in April. www.oldtownclovis.org
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Old Town Clovis
Old Town Clovis is not far from our place, its about 20 minute drive north on Clovis avenue, once you hit downtown Clovis you will enjoy walking around the antique shops, cafe's and great little shops and restaurants. There are several events planned there every year including the Clovis Rodeo in April. www.oldtownclovis.org
Gazebo Gardens is a nursery but they also have local food trucks there and bands playing music on the weekends. So it is a must to have some good food, great music. See http://www.gazebogardens1922.com/
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Gazebo Beer Garden
3204 N Van Ness BlvdGazebo Gardens is a nursery but they also have local food trucks there and bands playing music on the weekends. So it is a must to have some good food, great music. See http://www.gazebogardens1922.com/
Tioga is a local brewery founded in 2007, all of their beers are brewed in downtown Fresno. Several events in downtown Fresno happen at Tioga. For more info see https://tiogasequoia.com/about/
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Tioga-Sequoia Brewing Company Beer Garden
745 Fulton StTioga is a local brewery founded in 2007, all of their beers are brewed in downtown Fresno. Several events in downtown Fresno happen at Tioga. For more info see https://tiogasequoia.com/about/
Located in Old Town Clovis, you will enjoy their food and service, try a burger, have a cold draft, excellent service.
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House of JuJu
565 Pollasky AveLocated in Old Town Clovis, you will enjoy their food and service, try a burger, have a cold draft, excellent service.
Javier's is close by inside the Von's plaza and has great Mexican cuisine.
Javier's mexican restaurant and cantina
5680 East Kings Canyon RoadJavier's is close by inside the Von's plaza and has great Mexican cuisine.
If you want a quick bite and delicious burrito then Don Pepe is your place to go. Only 10 minutes drive down Kingscanyon by the Walmart, they have drive thru so you can grab and go. Try their carne asada burrito, so good!
Don Pepe Taquería
5085 E Kings Canyon RdIf you want a quick bite and delicious burrito then Don Pepe is your place to go. Only 10 minutes drive down Kingscanyon by the Walmart, they have drive thru so you can grab and go. Try their carne asada burrito, so good!
The Curry Pizza Company
3173 W Shaw AveFor a different type of pizza, The Curry Pizza is the place to go.
Royal Taj Fine Indian Cuisine
6735 N First StVery good tasting selectionof Indian food.
If you are looking for a good steak dinner, I recommend Tahoe Joe's, they are on located by Cedar Avenue and Herndon Avenue, about a 25 minute drive. But their service and food is worth it. I love their camp style shrimp, yum! They also have chicken, ribs, steak, prime rib and seafood choices. So great place for the family to have a good dinner.
Tahoe Joe's
7006 N Cedar AveIf you are looking for a good steak dinner, I recommend Tahoe Joe's, they are on located by Cedar Avenue and Herndon Avenue, about a 25 minute drive. But their service and food is worth it. I love their camp style shrimp, yum! They also have chicken, ribs, steak, prime rib and seafood choices. So great place for the family to have a good dinner.
Located on the corner of Clovis Ave and Kingscanyon in the Walgreens plaza. Great place to grab some fantastic tacos to go.
Maria's Tacos
660 South Clovis AvenueLocated on the corner of Clovis Ave and Kingscanyon in the Walgreens plaza. Great place to grab some fantastic tacos to go.
Great place to sit down and enjoy some pizza, pasta, salad.
Located at: 5635 E. Kingscanyon Road, Fresno, 93727
Inside Foodmaxx Plaza by McDonalds
Di Cicco's Sunnyside
5635 East Kings Canyon RoadGreat place to sit down and enjoy some pizza, pasta, salad.
Located at: 5635 E. Kingscanyon Road, Fresno, 93727
Inside Foodmaxx Plaza by McDonalds
Great Vietnamese food place to sit down or grab some Banh Mi to go. Located at 5669 E. Kingscanyon road, next to Foodmaxx store. 559-251-5000 to order to go, also their website is huonglanfresno.com
Huong Lan 10
5669 East Kings Canyon RoadGreat Vietnamese food place to sit down or grab some Banh Mi to go. Located at 5669 E. Kingscanyon road, next to Foodmaxx store. 559-251-5000 to order to go, also their website is huonglanfresno.com
Campus Pointe at Fresno State has many food options available for the whole family as well as Maya Cinemas so you can grab a bite to eat either before or after the movie. Great family environment.
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Campus Pointe at Fresno State
3090 E Campus Pointe DrCampus Pointe at Fresno State has many food options available for the whole family as well as Maya Cinemas so you can grab a bite to eat either before or after the movie. Great family environment.
City/town information
The city of Fresno is located in the central valley of California, only an hour and half drive to Yosemite. There are many parks here as well as two water parks, and a zoo. Shopping is recommended at Fashion Fair as well as Riverpark.
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Fresno
The city of Fresno is located in the central valley of California, only an hour and half drive to Yosemite. There are many parks here as well as two water parks, and a zoo. Shopping is recommended at Fashion Fair as well as Riverpark.
Shopping
There is a lot to see at River Park Shopping center, there is a huge movie theater called Edward's cinema, as well as many different shopping stores to choose from as well as restaurants.
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Торговий центр River Park
71 E Via la PlataThere is a lot to see at River Park Shopping center, there is a huge movie theater called Edward's cinema, as well as many different shopping stores to choose from as well as restaurants.
Fashion Fair is a large mall with many shopping choices, as well as food choices as well. Outside the mall you will find other restaurant choices such as my favorite, Cheesecake Factory.
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Fashion Fair Mall
645 E Shaw AveFashion Fair is a large mall with many shopping choices, as well as food choices as well. Outside the mall you will find other restaurant choices such as my favorite, Cheesecake Factory.
Lots of shopping and food choices here, nice place to walk around, there is a Whole Food store, and a good steak restaurant, The Elbow Room.
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Fig Garden Village
790 W Shaw AveLots of shopping and food choices here, nice place to walk around, there is a Whole Food store, and a good steak restaurant, The Elbow Room.
Grocery Stores
Foodmaxx is a grocery store not far from our home, it's hours are 6am to midnight daily, they have a vast selection of produce, and are reasonable in their pricing.
FoodMaxx
1355 Shaw AveFoodmaxx is a grocery store not far from our home, it's hours are 6am to midnight daily, they have a vast selection of produce, and are reasonable in their pricing.
Von's is closeby, located on corner of Kingscanyon Avenue and Clovis Avenue, their rotissiere chicken is tasty, they offer fried chicken made on site which is also good to grab if going on a picnic. Great produce selection, they offer up for sale precut fruit and veggies. Von's is part of the Safeway group and pretty much have anything you may need. Of course their fresh bread baked between 3pm and 5pm is tasty too.
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Vons
3100 Fowler AveVon's is closeby, located on corner of Kingscanyon Avenue and Clovis Avenue, their rotissiere chicken is tasty, they offer fried chicken made on site which is also good to grab if going on a picnic. Great produce selection, they offer up for sale precut fruit and veggies. Von's is part of the Safeway group and pretty much have anything you may need. Of course their fresh bread baked between 3pm and 5pm is tasty too.
Winco is a grocery store located on Kingscanyon and Peach avenue. They are a pretty large grocery store and their pricing is economical and offer many choices for your shopping needs.
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WinCo Foods
1004 S Peach AveWinco is a grocery store located on Kingscanyon and Peach avenue. They are a pretty large grocery store and their pricing is economical and offer many choices for your shopping needs.
Vallarta is located on the corner of Chestnut avenue and Butler avenue. They offer up a great selection of produce, and hispanic foods that you may not find elsewhere. Inside they have a bakery with breads, pastries, cakes, also they have a restaurant inside where you can order food to go. So if you are in the mood for some tacos or ceviche, this is the place to visit.
Vallarta Supermarkets
4831 E Butler AveVallarta is located on the corner of Chestnut avenue and Butler avenue. They offer up a great selection of produce, and hispanic foods that you may not find elsewhere. Inside they have a bakery with breads, pastries, cakes, also they have a restaurant inside where you can order food to go. So if you are in the mood for some tacos or ceviche, this is the place to visit.
Located on Kingscanyon and Willow Ave is SF Supermarket. They are one of the largest asian supermarkets in our area. They have a great selection of seafood as well as produce too.
SF Supermarket
4970 E Kings Canyon RdLocated on Kingscanyon and Willow Ave is SF Supermarket. They are one of the largest asian supermarkets in our area. They have a great selection of seafood as well as produce too.
Closet Walmart is on Kingscanyon, there you can find anything you may need for your time in Fresno.
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Walmart Supercenter
1804 E Ashlan AveCloset Walmart is on Kingscanyon, there you can find anything you may need for your time in Fresno.
Pharmacy
Rite-Aid is one of the pharmacies by our home, located at the corner of Clovis avenue and Kingscanyon. Their hours are 8am to 9pm daily.
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Rite Aid
1210 N Blackstone AveRite-Aid is one of the pharmacies by our home, located at the corner of Clovis avenue and Kingscanyon. Their hours are 8am to 9pm daily.
CVS on the corner of Fowler Avenue and Kingscanyon Avenue is the closest pharmacy to our home. Their hours are 8am to 10pm, there you can fill your prescriptions, develop your photos, shop for your necessities, or just grab a snack for your travels.
CVS
1302 Fulton MallCVS on the corner of Fowler Avenue and Kingscanyon Avenue is the closest pharmacy to our home. Their hours are 8am to 10pm, there you can fill your prescriptions, develop your photos, shop for your necessities, or just grab a snack for your travels.
Walgreens is located on the corner of Kingscanyon and Clovis Avenue, there they have drive thru prescription service, and inside you can pretty much find anything you may need such as otc medicine, first aid treatment, snacks, shampoo as well as they have a photography desk where you can develop your photos.
Walgreens
1815 Herndon AveWalgreens is located on the corner of Kingscanyon and Clovis Avenue, there they have drive thru prescription service, and inside you can pretty much find anything you may need such as otc medicine, first aid treatment, snacks, shampoo as well as they have a photography desk where you can develop your photos.
Gas Stations
Closest 7-ELeven is located on the corner of Kingscanyon/Fowler ave, they also are a gas station, so grab and go snacks/drinks or gas and off you go on your travels.
7-Eleven
1629 E Ashlan AveClosest 7-ELeven is located on the corner of Kingscanyon/Fowler ave, they also are a gas station, so grab and go snacks/drinks or gas and off you go on your travels.
A reasonable gas station is Sinclair located on the corner of Kingscanyon/Clovis avenue, hours are 6am to 9pm and they are closed on Saturday.
Sinclair
5605 E Kings Canyon RdA reasonable gas station is Sinclair located on the corner of Kingscanyon/Clovis avenue, hours are 6am to 9pm and they are closed on Saturday.