Location :
Fresno's location, very near the geographical centre of California, places the city a comfortable distance from several of the major recreation areas and urban centres in the state.
Attractions :
Downing Planetarium, Chaffee Zoological Gardens, Grizzlies Stadium Fresno
Theatres :
William Saroyan Theatre, Fresno Grand Opera, Fresno Philharmonic Orchestra, The Tower Theatre for the Performing Arts
Parks :
Camelot Park, Fresno, Island Waterpark, Roeding Park, The Village at Granite Park
Major Events :
Rogue Performance Festival, Kingsburg Swedish Festival
Hotels :
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Fresno, Best Western Village Inn Fresno, Red Roof Inn Fresno, Fresno Knights Inn, Econo Lodge Fresno
Schools&Colleges :
California State University, Fresno, Maric College - Fresno, Fresno City College, Carden School Of Fresno, San Joaquin Memorial High School
Time Zone :
PST (8 Hours Behind GMT)
Museums :
The Art Fresno Museum, Fresno Art Museum, Kearney Mansion Museum, Meux Home Museum
Local Florists :
Cherry Blossom Florist, San Roque Florists, Fresno Village Florist
City Facts :
The County of Fresno was formed in 1856. It was named for the abundant mountain ash trees lining the San Joaquin River. Fresno is the Spanish word for white ash trees. The city is the cultural and economic center of the Fresno metropolitan area.