Fresno
Raisin Capital of the World
General Information
Other Name: -, District: California, State: West, United States of America
Area: 104.8 sq mi
Languages Spoken: English
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Fresno is the sixth-largest city in California, USA, the county seat of Fresno County, and the largest inland city in the state.The city is the cultural and economic center of the Fresno-Clovis metropolitan area.The name Fresno is the Spanish-language word for the Ash tree and an Ash leaf is featured on its flag.Location
It is located in the center of the expansive Central Valley, approximately 200 miles (322 km) north of Los Angeles, and 170 miles (274 km) south of the state capital, Sacramento.Climate
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Tucked away in Roeding Park, this wonderful zoo is a delight for kids and adults as well. One of its most popular exhibits, the South American Tropical Rainforest, recreates a naturalistic environment of exotic plants and animals. Visitors can also view tigers, orangutans, an array of reptiles,etc.
The world of science is laid out for children and school kids to explore at this hands-on museum. Botany, zoology, archaeology, geology, and chemistry – or at least the kid-friendly versions of these disciplines provide opportunity for young ones to learn about their surroundings and develop a curiosity for.
First conceived in 1948, the Fresno Art Museum has grown through the years to become one of the Central Valley''s most respected repositories of contemporary art. It also specializes in pre-Columbian sculpture, Hispanic art, and California landscapes.
Occupying an historic building in Fresno''s downtown, this acclaimed museum is the incarnation of concerted efforts by city figures to heighten the cultural life of Central California. Permanent exhibits pay tribute to native son and Armenian-American writer William Saroyan, focus on antique puzzles, and display Chinese snuff bottles.
Encompassing lakes, lawns, stands of mature trees, and even a zoo, this prominent city park is a favorite with leisure lovers. They flock to it on sunny days, taking advantage of its open spaces and landscaped beauty to read, to sunbathe, and to walk.
The Selland Arena was built in 1966 in the Fresno Convention Center. It has a massive seating capacity of 11,300 with a very spacious arena floor. This venue is host to various concerts, family shows and events. Loyalists are always ready to watch a thrilling game of basketball here.
This unexpected Asian garden is an anomaly in Fresno''s arid climate, but somehow, it prospers and thrives anyway. Sections of the garden, spread across three acres, honor the four seasons and feature plants that come into their own during these particular quarters of the year.