Although you will have to drive about two hours outside of Fresno to reach it, Yosemite National Park is well worth the trip. This national park encompasses 761,268 acres, with spectacular granite cliffs, waterfalls and Giant Sequoia groves. The seven square miles of Yosemite Valley are wonderful for camping, hiking, biking and even swimming. This designated wilderness is the perfect outdoor escape from urban life.
Learn about the art of winemaking as you tour the quaint A. Nonini Winery, Inc. This winery has been producing quality grapes and wines since 1921. Explore the vineyard, filled with grapes originating from Northern Italy, and the redwood tanks, used for aging wine and dating back to 1936. After your tour, sample some of the fifteen varieties of Nonini wines.
Admire the architecture of the historical Meux Home Museum from the outside, and head inside for a one hour tour of this preserved and restored Victorian middle-class residence. The home was built in 1888 for Civil War doctor and surgeon Dr. Meux and was passed on through his family for generations. Fresno's oldest dwelling is a piece of history that's open for you to explore.