The 1939 Tower Theatre anchors the Tower District's restaurants and shops; Woodward and Roeding parks are the city's two large regional parks.
The Tower District grew around the Tower Theatre, opened in 1939 at Olive and Wishon avenues, and is known for restaurants, live theater and independent shops. Woodward Park in north Fresno includes the Shinzen Japanese Garden and trails along the San Joaquin River Parkway, and Roeding Park near downtown is home to the Fresno Chaffee Zoo. Check the forecast and regional air report before an outdoor afternoon.
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Fresno Chaffee Zoo in Roeding Park inspires people to care for animals, create connections, build community and save wildlife. Visitors can buy tickets and memberships, explore its exhibits and plan seasonal visits…
Around Downtown and Tower District
Places in our Downtown and Tower District directory listings, ordered by how many Google reviews each has.
Arte Américas is a Fresno cultural center that creates exhibitions and programming featuring artists with diverse expressions of Latinx cultures. It offers tours, bilingual storytime and art workshops, in-school…
Banzai Japanese Bar & Kitchen is a restaurant in Fresno's historic Tower District serving traditional Japanese entrées paired with craft beer, sake and locally inspired cocktails. Its menu is posted online, where…
Bespoke is an intimate cocktail bar and lounge on Fulton Street in Downtown Fresno. It takes table reservations and welcomes walk-ins, and it also serves as a venue for small and medium-sized gatherings, from corporate…
Campagnia is a north Fresno bistro serving lunch, dinner and brunch with an extensive wine selection. Its lunch menu ranges from appetizers such as fried calamari and fresh water prawns to salads and entrées, and the…
Field House is a locally owned American sports bar and grill in north Fresno with more than 20 HD screens, craft beer and weekend brunch. It describes itself as a gathering place built on food, good company and…
FIVE Restaurant specializes in a California-Italian blend of cuisine, serving pasta, pizza and other Italian fare in a contemporary dining room with a patio. It is in the Piazza del Fiore shopping center in northeast…
Cultural stops in Fresno
Museums, galleries, theaters and landmarks from our directory, ordered by how many Google reviews each has. Check opening days before setting out.
The Armenian Museum of Fresno was founded by the Armenian Technology Group in 2001 and incorporated as a nonprofit in 2003. It is housed at the University of California Center exhibition hall on East Shaw Avenue, and…
Ballet Folklorico y Marimba de Fresno teaches ballet folklórico classes in Fresno and performs at community events. Its class schedules, history, highlights and upcoming events are posted on its website, which also…
The Fresno Art Museum reflects the diversity of the San Joaquin Valley through exhibitions, education and cultural arts programs. Its permanent collection includes art of the ancient Americas, alongside changing…
The Fresno Discovery Center offers hands-on STEAM experiences for families, from dinosaurs to outer space, with the aim of making science exciting and affordable. Its exhibits and programs are listed on its website.
Fresno Samurai Arts is a Nami Ryu Aiki Heiho dojo teaching Japanese sword arts and aiki-jujutsu in Fresno, with in-person classes and online training. Its lineage and school information are described on its website.
Fulton 55 is an entertainment venue in Fresno that hosts concerts and events. Booking information, a gallery, an FAQ and a merchandise shop are available on the venue's website, along with its address.
Historic places in Fresno
National Register of Historic Places listings in the city, from Wikidata. Many are private property; view them from the street unless a site says it is open.
