Tourist attractions & fun things to do in Fresno California

Fresno Nearby Areas & Fresno Attractions

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Location

The BEST WESTERN PLUS Fresno Inn is conveniently located just 10 minutes from Fresno Yosemite International Airport within easy walking distance of the central city area. Our hotel location in Fresno has easy access from highways 99 and 41. We're close to many great Fresno attractions including 3 national parks and we're just moments away from a wide variety of shops, restaurants & entertainment spots.

Fresno averages more than 300 days of sunshine each year, so be sure to pack your sunglasses and sunscreen! Our beautiful year-round weather features warm temperatures and low humidity so you'll have plenty of time to enjoy the great outdoors.

Fresno Attractions

Our BEST WESTERN PLUS Fresno Inn is conveniently located close to many Fresno area attractions including Fashion Fair Mall, Boomers (formerly known as Camelot Theme Park), the Chaffee Zoo, Fresno State University as well as Sequoia National Forest, Kings Canyon National Park and Yosemite National Park. Thanks to our convenient location, you'll be just minutes away from Fresno area attractions and activities including a wide variety of shops, restaurants & entertainment spots.

Fresno activities range from professional sports events to family fun parks, from outdoor adventures to dinner theaters, and everything in between! When you're in Fresno, there are a wide variety of things to do and see. Here are just a few of the area's attractions and activities:

Shop til´ You Drop at Fashion Fair Mall

If you'd like to do some shopping, Fashion Fair Mall is the perfect destination just across the street from the BEST WESTERN PLUS Fresno Inn. This mall features Macy's, JC Penney, Urban Outfitters and a host of other specialty shops, department stores and boutiques along with endless dining choices including The Cheesecake Factory, Flemings Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar and a fully stocked food court inside the mall.

See a Concert, Show or Sporting Event

Just a couple blocks away is the Save Mart Center at Fresno State University. The Save Mart Center is one of the premier event centers in Fresno and on the West Coast. The center has a seating capacity of 16,000 and is perfect for a variety of events including concerts, sporting events, family shows, conventions and more. See the current event schedule here.

Take in a Movie

The Regal Manchester Stadium 16 is a wonderful new movie theatre located just 3 miles from the BEST WESTERN PLUS Fresno Inn. The theatre features large screens and comfortable reclining seats. 2055 E. Shields Ave. Fresno, CA 93726 (559) 243-7451

Step Back in Time in Old-Town Clovis

Take a step back in time at one of the area's most popular Fresno attractions - Old Town Clovis. Located about 5 miles from our Fresno Inn, this charming little historic town features cobblestone streets filled with an eclectic selection of shops, cozy cafes and treasure-filled antique stores.

Take in a Game at Chukchansi Park

If you're a sports fan, you'll want to visit one of the most fun Fresno area attractions - Chukchansi Park. Located just 9 miles from our Fresno Inn, this 12,500-seat park is home to the Fresno Grizzlies minor league baseball team as well as the Fresno Fuego soccer team. Depending on the calendar you may even be able to take in a football game, concert or other city event.

Take the Family to Boomers Family Fun Center

Located just 3 miles from our BEST WESTERN PLUS Fresno Inn, Boomers is heaven for kids and adults alike. This fun park features go karts, miniature golf, bumper boats, laser tag, a rock wall and game room and so much more.

Other Area Attractions:

Shopping

• Fashion Fair Mall (1 block)
• River Park Shopping Center (0.5 MI / 0.8 KM )
• Oldtown Clovis (5 MI / 8 KM )
• Downtown Fresno (8 MI / 13 KM )

Family Attractions

• Chaffee Zoo (8 MI / 13 KM )
• Boomers Family Fun Center (3MI / 5 KM)
• Movie Theatre (3MI / 5 KM)

Parks & Outdoor Recreation

• Woodward Park (2 MI / 2 KM)
• Roeding Park (8 MI / 13 KM )
• Millerton Lake (14 MI / 22 KM)
• Yosemite National Park (70 MI / 145 KM )
• Sequoia National Park (70 MI / 145 KM )
• Kings Canyon National Park (70 MI / 145 KM)
• Jogging track (6 MI / 10 KM)

Casinos

• Chuckchansi Casino (45 MI / 72 KM )
• Table Mountain Casino (25 MI / 40 KM )

Sporting Events

• Grizzlies Stadium – (8 MI / 12 KM )
  • Home of The Fresno Grizzlies (minor league baseball)
• Savemart Convention Center (2 MI / 2 KM)
  • Home of The Fresno Falcons (minor league hockey)
• Selland Arena (5 MI / 8 KM)
  • Home of the Central Valley Coyotes (arena football)

Golf

• Airway Golf Course (5 MI / 8 KM)
• Belmont Country Club (14 MI / 22 KM)
• Copper River Country Club (8 MI / 12 KM )
• Palm Lakes Golf Course (5 MI / 8 KM)
• Riverside Golf Course of Fresno (14 MI / 22 KM)
• San Joaquin Country Club (5 MI / 8 KM)

Entertainment

• Fresno Convention Center (8 MI / 12 KM)
  • Fresno Ballet, Fresno Philharmonic, Fresno Grand Opera and Broadway in Fresno
• Roger Rocka's Dinner Theater (5 MI / 8 KM)
• 2nd Space Theater (5 MI / 8 KM)

Miscellaneous

• Fresno Art Museum (8 MI / 13 KM )
• Underground Forrestiere Gardens (10 MI / 16 KM )
• Meux Home (7 MI / 11 KM)
• Fresno State University (3 MI / 5 KM)

Reserve online or call (559) 229-5811 to speak with one of our friendly representatives for group travel or vacations at BEST WESTERN PLUS Fresno Inn.