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Things To Do

If you plan to be in the Central Valley for a few days and want to explore, there is a lot to see and do in the area!
Ampersand Ice Cream

Ampersand Ice Cream

2886 East Shepherd Avenue, Fresno, CA 93720

If you know the couple, you know the bride loves a sweet treat and the groom loves a nice, big bowl of ice cream! Ampersand has unique flavors ranging from fig and hot honey to strawberry pizza. For those with a simpler palate, don't worry because they also have the classics like vanilla and chocolate chip.

Forestiere Underground Gardens

Forestiere Underground Gardens

5021 West Shaw Avenue, Fresno, CA 93722

Take a one hour walking tour of underground passageways, rooms, and courtyards

Fresno Chaffee Zoo

Fresno Chaffee Zoo

894 West Belmont Avenue, Fresno, CA 93728

Take the little ones to Fresno Chaffee Zoo and feed a giraffe, walk through their tropical rainforest, or touch a stingray

Fresno County Blossom Trail

Fresno County Blossom Trail

2629 South Clovis Avenue, Fresno, CA 93725

In February & March, this scenic drive is known for displays of blooming fruit trees & wildflowers

Heirloom

Heirloom

8398 North Fresno Street, Fresno, CA 93720

One of Andrea's favorite restaurants in Fresno! Farm to table meals with fresh, delicious ingredients. We highly recommend their boneless fried chicken plate.

River Park Shopping Center

River Park Shopping Center

71 East Via la Plata, Fresno, CA 93720

What does a weekend in Fresno look like for the couple? Andrea walking through River Park's farmer's market to check out all the local small businesses, while Carson spends hours walking through REI, one of his favorite stores. They also have a Color Me Mine store where you can paint your own ceramic pieces to bring home.

Shinzen Friendship Garden Inc.

Shinzen Friendship Garden Inc.

114 West Audubon Drive, Fresno, CA 93720

Visit this serene garden built by the local Japanese-American community, featuring a teahouse & a koi pond. Fun fact: Japan is high up on Carson’s dream travel list!

Table Mountain Casino

Table Mountain Casino

777 Jackpot Lane, Friant, CA 93626

Feeling lucky? This brand new casino is only 15 minutes away from Fresno and has live entertainment and plenty of food options (including Carlo's Bakery - Andrea's favorite bakery!).

Toca Madera Winery

Toca Madera Winery

36140 Avenue 9, Madera, CA 93636

Did you know, Carson took Andrea wine tasting right before proposing to her?

Yosemite National Park

Yosemite National Park

South Entrance, Mariposa, CA

Yosemite's South Entrance is only a two hour drive from Fresno! Channel your inner Carson, grab your hiking boots, and explore the nature Yosemite has to offer.