One of the most enjoyable events that only Fresno has to offer is the Shinzen Japanese Garden. In the heart of the Woodward Region Park, astounding cultural beauty will simply steal your breath. Incredible imagination and dedication went into creating the garden, and still are needed to maintain the wonder, as the climate and soil of Fresno are actually near opposite of Japan. The Shinzen Japanese Garden is a visit you most certainly do not want to neglect. Unless nature is not high on you agenda for this trip to Fresno, then perhaps you might enjoy the Fresno Art Museum more than long walks in gardens. The art of Fresno, does not receive as much recognition as the agriculture, but a visit to the Metropolitan Art Museum is more than worth your time, incredible exhibits devoted to everything from architecture to sculpture, will stimulate your mind as well as your emotions.



Nightlife and the Fresno lights at night.

After the mystifying Fresno sunset has warmed your senses, you can explore and enjoy the beauty of Fresno that abounds after dark. The Tower District of Fresno will dazzle and delight you with the brilliant lights of the Marquee. Every night when the sun goes down, and the lights go up, people stop in their tracks to take them in, truly terrific is the only way to describe this event. Or, you may not have the time to stop and watch the light show, because you certainly do not want to miss the rising of the curtain at the Fresno Grand Opera. Only the top talent of the world has ever walked upon the stage, and each seat in the house is the best. Even the kids would sit still for the performance, awestruck and amazed.