Take your loved one on a romantic getaway at the Blossom Trail Bed & Breakfast. Located just a few minutes outside of Fresno, this converted ranch is the perfect place to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. Enjoy a weekend stay at one of the houses, or spend a longer time at the Garden Apartments. Enjoy views of the Sierra Foothills, stroll through the abundant rose gardens filled with sculptural art, or hike through the popular Fruit Trail.
If you visit in October, be sure to look up the Big Fresno Fair. As its name suggests, this is Fresno County's big annual festival, and is actually the fifth largest fair in the state. Come by for live musical performances by local, regional, national and even international artists. The carnival and special exhibits promise all-day fun for people of all ages.
Spend a casual night kicking back with friends at the Hook & Ladder Lounge. Equipped with a few arcade games and several televisions, Hook & Ladder has been praised as a great little dive bar. This cozy neighborhood bar offers inexpensive drinks served by personable bartenders in a place where you can spend an evening simply relaxing. If the quieter nightlife is for you, make this the next bar you visit.
Be awed by the majestic warbirds on display at Castle Air Museum, California's premier air museum. See several aircrafts and aviation machines from across time and the globe at this outdoor field museum. The indoor museum features war memorabilia from the same eras as the planes. You might even get a chance to ride in a helicopter if you visit during special events and opening!