Flights to Fresno
Fresno resides in the heart of San Joaquin Valley. Agriculture is king here, and Fresno State’s football team (the Bulldogs) proudly wears a green “V” on its helmet to honor the Valley’s status as one of the country’s most productive farming regions. A wide variety of crops — from grapes and raisins to cotton, peaches, garlic, oranges and alfalfa — all thrive in the semi-arid climate.
Though Mexican food is both good and ubiquitous here, there’s a surprising amount of diversity to be found. If you like Armenian food, visit Fresno’s historic Old Armenian Town, a testament to the vibrant community that’s lived here since the city’s founding. There’s also nearby Chinatown with its recently discovered tunnel system that led to speakeasies during Prohibition.
For some Central Valley culture, visit the Fresno Art Museum and its fine collection of Mesoamerican and pre-Columbian art. Or if you’re an oenophile (read: wine snob), tour the ten wineries located just outside of town that comprise the Madera Wine Trail.