Fresno

If you see only one thing in Fresno, make it this intriguing historic landmark, two blocks east of Hwy 99. — Lonely Planet

This zoo, which began as a refuge for unwanted pets, is now home to exotic and domestic animals. — Lonely Planet

This modest art museum mounts exhibits from its collection of French post-Impressionist prints and drawings; Mexican art from the pre-Columbian era to the present; California and Asian art; and American sculpture. — Michelin Guide

Tree-shaded Roeding Park is a place of respite on hot summer days; it has picnic areas, playgrounds, tennis courts, horseshoe pits, and a zoo. — Fodor's

The Central Valley's largest urban park, with 300 acres of jogging trails, picnic areas, and playgrounds, is especially pretty in spring, when plum and cherry trees, magnolias, and camellias bloom. — Fodor's

A restored 1889 Victorian, "the Meux" contains furnishings typical of an upper-class household in early Fresno. — Fodor's

The 62-mile self-guided Blossom Trail driving tour takes in Fresno-area orchards, citrus groves, and vineyards during spring blossom season. — Fodor's

The museum is also home of the Legion of Valor, dedicated to those who have received the nation's highest decorations for heroism and service. — Fodor's