夫勒斯诺市

Although it’s in the heart of California’s most productive agricultural region, 夫勒斯诺市 is also a sophisticated city of gorgeous gardens and parks, with a vibrant creative community and one unforgettable (and underground) attraction you won’t find anywhere else. 它也是中央山谷最大的城市.

弗雷斯诺的历史

1872年由中央太平洋铁路公司创立, 弗雷斯诺市迅速发展成为一个农业中心, thanks to the fertile soil of the San Joaquin Valley and the region’s favorable climate. 夫勒斯诺市's identity is deeply intertwined with its far最小值g roots, 特别是在葡萄种植方面, leading to its recognition as the "Raisin Capital of the World." Major crops in the area also include almonds, cotton, 桃子, and nectarines. 这座城市在20世纪继续飞速发展, 在世界各地移民涌入的推动下, 是什么赋予了这座城市多样性, 国际的感觉.

弗雷斯诺必做之事

1. 探索令人兴奋的塔区附近.

与购物, 餐厅, and a nightlife hotspot named for its centerpiece—the landmark, 1939年开业的霓虹灯装饰艺术剧院. Catch the cultural scene at its most dynamic during the twice-monthly open-art program, ArtHop, held in studio and gallery spaces downtown and in other parts of the city.

2. 参观弗雷斯诺艺术博物馆.

这也是一个必去的景点, both for its beautifully displayed permanent collection of pre-Columbian artifacts and also its innovative exhibitions showcasing everything from children’s book illustrations to contemporary works from 墨西哥. 

3. 带孩子们去伍德沃德公园.

沿着圣华金河, the 300-acre park truly has something for everyone: five miles of trails, 正宗的日式花园, 三个操场, 狗狗公园, 小轮车赛道, 还有一个飞盘高尔夫球场. 全县最大的公园, 伍德沃克公园是以拉尔夫·伍德沃德的名字命名的, who left part of his estate to provide a regional park and bird sanctuary in 夫勒斯诺市.  

4. 在弗雷斯诺查菲动物园与动物近距离接触

说到孩子们，在城市的另一边他们也会喜欢 . If you’ve ever wanted to pet a stingray or feed a giraffe, this is the place to get up close and personal with remarkable creatures from around the world. 在城市的罗丁公园, 这个动物园有许多自然主义的围栏, 包括占地13英亩的非洲探险, a great place to watch lions frolic on boulders and elephants rumble across a savanna-like expanse. Special Behind-the-Scenes Encounters show how zookeepers work with such animals as rhinos, 长颈鹿, 和树懒, and you can even participate in training sessions with seals and sea lions.

5. 探索森林地下花园.

这是一次难忘的弗雷斯诺体验, explore this subterranean living space—a labyrinth of stone walls, 隧道, 还有意大利移民亲手挖的庭院, who had decided that living underground was the best way to keep cool during the Central Valley’s hot summers. 有手工制作的石墙和优雅的拱门, the gardens resemble some ancient archaeological wonder that has been unearthed and restored. But this designated California state landmark is very much a living place, 种植着多产的果树和葡萄藤.

6. 玩游戏.

适合体育迷, there’s Pacific Coast League baseball at Chukchansi Stadium, 弗雷斯诺灰熊队的主场. 与此同时, the teams at 夫勒斯诺市 State University have earned one of the most avid followings of any college in the country (and Bulldog alums include pro athletes such as New York Yankee Aaron Judge).

7. 到农田里去.

At some point, be sure to get out of the city and into the farmland surrounding 夫勒斯诺市. 早春时节, 驾车或骑自行车游览62英里长的Blossom Trail, a loop lined by brilliantly bloo最小值g fruit and nut trees.

在夏季, the drive morphs into the 夫勒斯诺市 County Fruit Trail (map), with produce stands overflowing with fresh picked strawberries, 蓝莓, 樱桃, 杏子, 桃子, 和更多的. 五月底开始, the Fruit Trail also brings festivals and cultural events to other area towns: the Sanger Farmers Market and Street Faire (typically every Saturday in May and June), 克洛维的大帽子日(六月中旬), and Kingsburg’s Summer Band Concerts Under the Stars (typically Thursdays in June and July).

8. 在The Annex Kitchen用餐.

The Annex Kitchen keeps things local and takes full advantage of the rich array of ingredients cultivated and raised on Central Valley farms. 时尚, 当代餐厅主打乡村风味, 意大利地方菜, 包括手工制作的意大利面，比如甜玉米卷. There are also (of course) pizzas served fresh out of a wood-fired oven, and don’t miss such wood-burning hearth specialties as ribeye with a porcini rub. 有点渴? Take your pick of modern or classic craft cocktails as you raise a toast during a night on the town in 夫勒斯诺市.

增强你的探索能力, get the lowdown on 夫勒斯诺市 County’s 15 Treasured Cities—like checking out the Raisin Capital of the World or visiting one town with a rich Swedish heritage.