Find everything your heart desires in one place at Blackbeard's Family Entertainment Center. Whether you are in the mood for active fun, like paintball or laser tag, or something more relaxing, like miniature golf or batting cages, you will find a world of entertainment at this attraction. Race around the go-kart track, challenge your friends to a game of bumper boats and remember your swimsuit for a trip down the waterslides.
Discover the amazing world of science at the Discovery Center. This fun (and educational) children's museum offers excitement for children and adults. Find something new and exciting at every visit to this attraction. Run through the gardens and feed the tortoises some zucchini. Find your way out of the maze. Bring the whole family along for a hands-on science lesson on a Saturday afternoon.
Located on the California State University campus, Downing Planetarium offers the people of Fresno a chance to explore the galaxy from the comfort of a 74-seat star theater. Choose from several different shows at the 30-foot dome theater. Learn about outer space and the technology used to observe it. Gaze up at the stars in the middle of a modern star party, or learn about the history of stargazing.
Walk through Fresno's amazing Forestiere Underground Gardens. Designed in the style of ancient catacombs, this subterranean network showcases some of the most unique trees, shrubs and vines found in the state of California. Tours of this underground attraction are available on the hour, on a first-come first-serve basis. Bring your walking shoes and get ready to explore these unique gardens.
View the permanent and traveling art galleries at the Fresno Art Museum. You can find art from all over the globe at this art museum. The Fresno Art Museum has been collecting, preserving and exhibiting valuable art and historical objects to the public since its foundation in 1948.
Embrace the wild at the Fresno Chaffee Zoo. You can find all sorts of exotic animals at this accredited zoo, including large cats, birds, reptiles and the popular elephants. Located in the center of Roeding Park, this wild attraction was originally a safe haven for abandoned exotic pets. It has grown to encompass more than 18 acres since its creation in 1929 in a log cabin.
Since 1954 the Fresno Philharmonic Orchestra has presented high-quality, live orchestral entertainment to residents throughout Fresno County. Enjoy classical orchestra music or a Symphonic Night at the Movies. You may even catch an opera or attend one of the annual events, such as the wine auction and exotic car show.
Beat the summer heat at Island Waterpark, the perfect place to cool down and splash around. Designed to please patrons of all ages, from toddlers to adults, everyone will find something fun to do at this waterpark attraction. Laze around in the wave pool or floating river, or get your thrills on one of the 20 rides-including a three-story slide and the ever-popular Rapids.
Have an unforgettable adventure at the Kings River Expeditions. Ride down the Kings River whitewater rapids in a group raft, perfect for beginning and intermediate rafters. This family-owned and operated whitewater rafting company offers both one- and two-day trips, filled with unique escapades! If you're seeking thrills in Fresno, this is an attraction for you.
Looking for something to do with your pocket change? Scrounge up some nickels and head over to Oh Wow! Nickel Arcade for some fun, cheap entertainment. Play old-school video arcade games for 5 cents, and new arcade games for a little more. Win tickets or prizes, or just have some good old fun beating your friends at Tekken. It's a one-of-a-kind gaming attraction.
Walk through the land of fantasy and nursery rhymes at Rotary Storyland Playland. Designed as Fresno's answer to Disneyworld, this small family-run amusement park attraction is perfect for children. Explore King Arthur's Castle, watch a live theater performance, unlock fairy tales with a magic key, and ride one of the 13 rides, including a Ferris wheel, train and Octopus ride.
Nature lovers will not want to miss the chance to explore Woodward Regional Park. This 300-acre park is home to a number of attractions. It has a multi-use amphitheatre, an authentic Japanese Garden, an extensive trail system, three children's playgrounds, a fenced dog park and several bodies of water.