June 4th, 2007
Named for its spectacular views of Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, Cedar View Winery Sequoia View Bed and Breakfast, is beautiful retreat. It is located on 20 acres with an estate vineyard. There are three unique suites to choose from, each with a private entrance and bath. You Will love the Wine-makers suite, located above the winery and provides incredible views.
Guests enjoy a wonderful full breakfast ...
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February 5th, 2007
Fresno features a number of award-winning wineries. If you love your vino, visit some of the following wineries.
Westside Wineries:
Engelmann Cellars
3275 N. Rolinda Ave.
Fresno, CA 93722
(559) 274-9463
www.engelmanncellars.com
LoMac Winery
2674 N. Westlawn Ave.
Fresno, CA 93722
Nonini Winery
2640 N. Dickenson Ave.
Fresno, CA
(559) 275-1936
www.noniniwinery.com
Milla Vineyards
7465 West Mckinley Avenue
Fresno, CA 93722-9209
(559) 277-1656
www.millavineyards.com
Cardella Winery
41424 W. Panoche Rd.
Mendota, CA 93640
(559) 655.4216
www.cardellawinery.com
Eastern Wineries:
Cedar View Winery
1384 South Frankwood Avenue
Sanger, CA 93657
559-787-9657
www.cedarwinery.com
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February 5th, 2007
The San Joaquin River can easily be called “a river betrayed.” However, much has been done to restore the river that used to be the longest in California. If you are a nature lover, and passionate about ecology, check out this weekend’s upcoming event featured guided walks along the San Joaquin River. Each trail is about two to three miles long.
Date: February 10, 2007
Time: 8:30am-12pm
Location: 11605 Friant Rd., Fresno
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February 5th, 2007
Are you a “chocaholic”? Do you love a good glass of wine? Did you just answer yes to both questions? Check out the Wine and Chocolate Lovers Weekend at three local wineries. Award winning chocolates and locally produced wines will be featured.
As the cliché goes, eat, drink, and be merry!
February 10-11, 2007
Milla Vineyards
7465 West Mckinley Avenue
Fresno, CA 93722-9209
(559) 277-1656
www.millavineyards.com
Nonini Winery
2640 N. Dickenson Ave.
Fresno, CA 93711
(559) 275-1936
www.noniniwinery.com
Engelmann Cellars
3275 ...
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January 22nd, 2007
Do you love architecture from the early 1900s? Downtown Fresno features a number of homes listed in the National Register of Historic Places. The architectural style of the homes ranges from Period Revival, Craftsman English Cottage, Italian Villa, Colonial Revival, and Classical Revival.
For more information see http://historicfresno.org/nrhp/nrhp.htm.
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January 22nd, 2007
Another great place to take the kids while you are in town is the Downing Planetarium. Located on the campus of Fresno State, it features a 74-seat star theater with a 30-foot dome. Learn all about the cosmos!
Address:
5320 N. Maple Ave. M/S DP132
California State University, Fresno
Fresno, CA 93740
Website: www.downing-planetarium.org
Email: kharriso@csufresno.edu
Hours of operation: Selected Friday and Saturday afternoons (Call 559-278-4121)
Price of tickets:
Adults $5.00
Seniors (65 and over) $4.00
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January 22nd, 2007
Are you in town for a convention? Or will you be in Fresno soon? Are you wondering where to take your kids? Check out the Chaffee Zoo! With everything from large animals (lions, tigers, and bear…oh my!) to a rain forest exhibit, your children are sure to love it.
Address:
894 West Belmont Avenue
Fresno, California 93728
Phone: (559) 498-2671
Website: www.fresnochaffeezoo.com
Hours of operation: 9am-4pm
Prices:
Adults (12-61 yrs.) $7.00
Seniors (Ages 62+) $3.50
Children ...
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January 11th, 2007
Fresno is an ethnically diverse city, with a myriad of ethnic restaurants. Are you in the mood for Mediterranean food? You can choose from many Armenian restaurants. Think Mexican food is the greatest cuisine on the planet? There are so many good Mexican restaurants it can be hard to choose one to visit. Thankfully, you are viewing my blog entry, where I have compiled a list of my favorite ethnic ...
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January 11th, 2007
If you love old Victorian homes, then you have to visit the Meux Home located in downtown Fresno. Featured in a painting by popular artist, Thomas Kinkade titled “Christmas Memories, the Meux Home was built in 1888 by Dr. Thomas Richard Meux, a Civil War Confederate surgeon from Tennessee. It is a well-preserved and beautiful house worth visiting.
Information
Open on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from noon until 3:30 p.m.
Admission prices: Adults ...
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January 5th, 2007
Fresno is often the butt of jokes in commercials, movies and television shows. However, Fresno is a great city smack dab in the center of California. Situated in the fertile San Joaquin Valley, which is commonly referred to as the “agricultural center of the world,” Fresno offers numerous farmers markets featuring locally grown produce.
YEAR ROUND FARMERS MARKETS
Fulton Street Farmers Market
Located in Downtown's Central Business District
Open Tuesdays, Thursdays, & Saturdays 7am ...
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