No Better Place for Central California Weekend Getaways

California vacations are more than the west coast. Introducing Fresno, the largest and most eclectic city in Central California. Business and leisure guests alike have endless opportunity to make the most of their trips, whether it's top-notch Fresno shopping at River Park Shopping Center, delectable dining at our many independent restaurants or a day of fun watching the Fresno Grizzlies at Chukchansi Park.

For Central California weekend getaways, take advantage of our expansive drive market. Both San Francisco and Los Angeles are within a three and a half hour drive, and the trip is even shorter to California's most popular inland attractions: the National Parks. Spend your day off with a trip to Yosemite National Park, Sequoia National Park, or Kings Canyon National Park. It's a spectacular choice for the whole family.

Discover all the things to do in Fresno, CA:

• Chukchansi Park, Home of the Fresno Grizzlies (0.1 miles)
• Fresno Convention Center (0.2 miles)
• Saroyan Theatre (0.3 miles)
• Selland Arena (0.3 miles)
• Tower District (2 miles)
• Fresno Fairgrounds (3 miles)
• Fresno Pacific University (3.5 miles)
• Fashion Fair Mall (6.5 miles)
• Fresno State University (7 miles)
• Blackbeard's Family Entertainment Center (7.3 miles)
• River Park Shopping Center (7.5 miles)
• Bulldog Stadium (8 miles)
• Save Mart Center (8 miles)
• Forestiere Underground Gardens (8.5 miles)
• Island Water Park (9.3 miles)
• Old Town Clovis (10 miles)
• Club One Casino

Nature-lovers love Fresno, because it's the gateway to three major National Parks:

• Kings Canyon National Park (60 miles)
• Yosemite National Park (65 miles)
• Sequoia National Park (80 miles)

With a brilliant downtown location, the Holiday Inn Fresno Dtwn Convention Center treats every guest to the best of the city. Book Now for our Lowest Internet Rate Guarantee or view our Fresno vacation packages for more great travel ideas.