580 99 198 Sacramento Redding LAKE TAHOE San Francisco San Jose Fresno Bakersfield Los Angeles YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK KINGS CANYON NATIONAL PARK SEQUOIA NATIONAL PARK VISALIA RAWHIDE BASEBALL Welcome to the home of the Visalia Rawhide, a minor league baseball team and Single-A affiliate of the Arizona Diamondbacks. Come watch the Rawhide compete on their home turf and cheer them on all summer long. FARMER BOB’S WORLD See what agricultural life is all about on a working citrus farm! Pick a delicious orange and learn about the path these juicy gems take from the tree to your table through exhibits, tractor- pulled wagon tours and more. VALLEY OAKS GOLF COURSE Set among native oak, eucalyptus and pine trees, Valley Oaks offers 27 holes of memorable play. It’s just one of the many courses where golf lovers can tee it up. MOONEY GROVE PARK Established in 1909, Mooney Grove is the first county park in California. With an on-site museum, lagoon, paddle boat rentals and beautifully restored arbors, it is a great place to relax in nature. TULARE COUNTY MUSEUM Take a closer look at our county’s unique history through agricultural equipment, pioneer-era artifacts, restored buildings, one of the largest native American woven basket collections on display and more. VISALIA FARMERS MARKET From farm-fresh fruits and veggies to gourmet cheeses and seasoned nuts, you can’t miss the local Farmers Market. Find it year-round at the Sequoia Mall and seasonally at other Visalia locations. VISALIA HISTORIC WALKING TOUR See where art and history come together in our friendly downtown with the “Visalia: Then & Now” self-guided walking tour or spot all the murals throughout the city on the Mural Tour. VISALIA ADVENTURE PARK AND SEQUOIA SPRINGS Explore seven acres of food, fun and excitement for the whole family. With miniature golf, laser tag, epic water slides and family-friendly Go Karts, there’s something for everyone! FOX THEATRE & THE SEQUOIA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Take a journey back to the days of “talking pictures” in this grand 1930s theater, home to the Sequoia Symphony Orchestra and many concerts, shows and events. ACTIVITIES WELCOME TO VISALIA, CALIFORNIA AIR TRANSPORTATION Fresno Yosemite Int’l Air (FAT) (559) 621-4500 Bakersfield Municipal Airport (661) 391-1800 RAIL TRANSPORTATION Amtrak Hanford Station (800) 872-7245 GROUND TRANSPORTATION V-LINE Shuttle Service (877) 404-6473 Greyhound Bus Line (800) 231-2222 Sequoia Shuttle (Seasonal) (877) 287-4453 VISITORS GUIDE VISITVISALIA.COM | 1-800-524-0303 GATEWAY TO SEQUOIA & KINGS CANYON NATIONAL PARKS Revised 3/2023 ImagineU CHILDREN’S MUSEUM Children of all ages can interact with hands‑on exhibits like the U-FIX-IT Garage and Imaginarium. Parents and kids alike will have fun exploring and learning.ALL-YEAR ROUND First Friday Art Walk Farmer’s Markets WINTER World Ag Expo | February SPRING End of the Trail Half Marathon & 10K | March St Patrick’s Day Irish Parade | March South Valley Art Tour | March Rawhide Baseball Begins | April Wine and Cheese Walk | April Taco Truck Challenge | April Go Native! Cultural Event | May Great Western Gospel Music Fan Festival | May SUMMER July Fourth Fireworks Show | July FALL Dark Sky Festival | September Tulare County Fair | September Vossler Farms Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze | September Visalia Chamber’s Oktoberfest | September PRIDE Visalia | October Taste of Downtown | October Taste The Arts Festival | October ANNUAL AREA EVENTS FARM-FRESH FARE Tulare County is an agricultural powerhouse. Dine at one of our many restaurants knowing your meal was locally grown! •Start at the local Farmers Marketwhere there are plenty of fresh-from-the-field fruits and vegetables available. •Nearby Naturally Nuts is worth the visit, offering a selection of fresh nuts, nut butters, dried fruits and more. Tip: Ask for a taste of their local honey — you’ll be amazed! •At the History of Farm Labor and Agriculture Museum in Mooney Grove Park, you can learn what makes this area one of the most productive agricultural regions in the world. •Stop by seasonal farm stands to see what’s thriving during your visit. Plan to visit in February and early march to see the Visalia Blossom and Orchard Trail, in October to enjoy our Taste of Downtown festival, or in December to catch the annual citrus fruit display and tasting at Lindcove Research and Extension Center. •End your day with a brew made from hops grown right in our backyard at BarrelHouse Brewing Co., one of the many craft breweries around Visalia. HISTORY AND ART COME ALIVE Get to know the city’s unique character as you explore historical buildings and sites. History buffs and art lovers have a lot to discover. •Start the morning with coffee at Component Coffee Lab. •Follow the self-guided“Visalia: Then & Now” walking tour to explore the history of downtown buildings and how they have evolved through the years. •View one of the largest Native American basket collections on display at Tulare County Museum. •Tour the gallery at Arts Visalia to see works from outstanding regional artists. FAMILY FUN Let family time and playtime intersect with these kid-friendly suggestions. •Bring the crew to breakfast at Valhalla Restaurant & Gift Shop – their Danish pancakes will be a hit. •Then explore at ImagineU Children’s Museum. Kids can play, build, paint and create with interactive exhibits that are perfect for curious young minds. •A great family-friendly lunch spot is The Mill Pizzeria & Tap Room with a fun outdoor patio for kids and local brews for parents. •Experience the thrill of racing on Go Karts or get drenched by a 900-gallon bucket of water at Visalia Adventure Park and Sequoia Springs. ITINERARIES Visalia is now a Certified Autism Destination! Enjoy inclusive and accessible travel to Visalia and the nearby Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks. Home to the highest peak in the continental U.S., the largest living tree on Earth by volume, and the deepest canyon in the U.S., California’s second-oldest national park and its neighbor are full of bucket-list sights. Come experience adventure, tranquility and unmatched beauty in thisyear-round destination. SEQUOIA SHUTTLE Experience the beauty, not the road. Ride the Sequoia Shuttle from Visalia with round-trip service to Sequoia National Park. Visit SequoiaShuttle.com for more info. •Picks up at most Visalia hotels •Operates seasonally from May to September •Economical, convenient, eco-friendly, and wheel- chair accessible SEQUOIA & KINGS CANYON NATIONAL PARKS General Sherman Tree Exeter Visalia Includes park entrance Lemon Cove Three Rivers Foothills Visitor Center Giant Forest Museum Ivanhoe Woodlake Sequoia National Park Farmersville Kaweah Lake 99 198Super 8 Holiday Inn Express Constitution Park Adventure Park SunsetPark Linwood Park Residence Inn Visalia Wyndham Visalia Plaza Park Bark Park Plaza Park Visalia Municipal Airport Valley Oaks Golf Course Hilton Garden Inn Visalia Willow Glen Park Key West Shopping Center Fairfield Inn Visalia Rancho Viejo Shopping Center Hampton Inn La Quinta Inn& Suites Motel 6 Lamp Liter Inn Mayors Park Sister City Park Putignano, Italy Provident Skatepark Recreation Park Visalia Rawhide Sister City Park Miki, Japan Visalia Country Club College of the Sequoias Visalia Market Place Houk Park Sequoia Mall Shopping Center Regal at Sequoia Mall 12 Stonebrook Park Crestwood Park Farmer’s Market Naturally Nuts Target Costco Mooney Grove Park Visalia Mall Parkwood Creek Shopping Center Woodland Park Rotary Park Jefferson Park Mt Whitney High School America’s Best Value Inn Comfort Suites at the Convention Center Visalia Convention Center ImagineU Children’s Museum Arts Visalia Transit Center Auto Mall Walmart Mill Creek Park Farmer Bob’s World Save Mart Pinkham Park Seven Oaks Park Burke Park Blaine Park Auto Mall Soroptimist Park Lincoln Park Village Park Ruiz Park Visalia Cemetery Visalia Marriott at the Convention Center The Darling Hotel Kaweah Health Medical Center Best Western 13 7 2 15 5 9 8 10 14612 1 4 3 11 W WALNUT AVE W AIRPORT DR S PLAZA DR W CALDWELL AVEAVE 280 RD 92 RD 92 S ROEBEN ST AKERS ST S LINWOOD ST S LINWOOD ST CHINOWITH ST S COUNTRY CENTER DR N CHINOWITH ST N LINWOD ST CHINOWITH ST S DEMAREE ST S MOONEY BLVD S GIDDINGS ST S CONYER ST N COURT ST N DINUBA BLVD N BEN MADDOX WAY S LOCUST ST S COURT ST S WEST ST RD 128 RD 128 S BRIDGE ST S BURKE ST S GIDDINGS ST S DEMAREE ST AVE 280W CALDWELL AVE W WHITENDALE AVE W TULARE AVE W TULARE AVE W CALDWELL AVE W WALNUT AVE E TULARE AVE E MAIN AVE E GOSHEN AVE INVANHOE DR E HOUSTON AVE W MURRAY AVE HOUSTON AVE MILL CREEK DR W GOSHEN AVE PLAZA DR W MAIN ST 99 198 198 198 To RiverwaySports Park To Sequoia National Park To Kaweah Oaks Preserve To Lake Kaweah AMERICA’S BEST VALUE INN 623 W. Main St.(559) 636-3171 BEST WESTERN VISALIA 9300 W. Airport Dr.(559) 651-3700 COMFORT SUITES AT THE CONVENTION CENTER 210 E. Acequia Ave. (559) 738-1700 THE DARLING HOTEL 210 N. Court St. (559) 713-2113 FAIRFIELD INN VISALIA 140 S. Akers St.(559) 636-7600 HAMPTON INN VISALIA 4747 W. Noble Ave. (559) 732-3900 HILTON GARDEN INN VISALIA (OPENING 2023) 8715 West Hillsdale Ave.(559) 608-6400 HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS VISALIA 5625 W. Cypress Ave.(559) 627-0600 LAMP LITER INN 3300 W. Mineral King Ave.(559) 732-4511 LA QUINTA INN & SUITES VISALIA 5438 W. Cypress Ave. (559) 235-5100 VISALIA MARRIOTT AT THE CONVENTION CENTER 300 S. Court St. (559) 636-1111 MOTEL 6 VISALIA 4645 W. Noble Ave. (559) 732-5611 RESIDENCE INN VISALIA 205 N. Plaza Dr. (559) 205-1515 SUPER 8 BY WYNDHAM VISALIA 4801 W. Noble Ave. (559) 627-2885 WYNDHAM VISALIA 9000 W. Airport Dr.(559) 931-2117 LODGING 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 FOR MORE INSPIRATION VIST OUR YOUTUBE PAGE! WELCOME TO VISALIAMOONEY BOULEVARD RESTAURANTS BISTRO DI BUFALA 208 W. Main St. (559) 636-1618 BLEND WINE ROOM 115 E. Main St. (559) 747-2124 CAFÉ INDIA 211 W. Main St. (559) 739-1039 CANTON CHINESE RESTAURANT 419 E. Main St. (559) 732-5716 COMPONENT COFFEE LAB 514 E Main St. (559) 624-1334 CRAWDADDY’S RESTAURANT 333 E. Main St. (559) 625-5300 DAVORN’S PLACE 400 N Willis St. (559) 733-4885 DOUBLE LL STEAKHOUSE AND SALOON 401 E. Center St. (559) 627-1126 EL TARASCO MEXICAN RESTAURANT 208 W Main St. (559) 622-8525 THE ELDERWOOD 210 N Court St. (559) 713-2114 FUGAZZIS BISTRO 127 W. Main St. (559) 625-0496 PITA KABOB MEDITERRANEAN GASTROPUB 227 N. Court St. (559) 627-2337 LEFT OF CENTER 699 W. Center St. (559) 733-2582 NASH’S STEAKHOUSE 229 E Main St. (559) 623-9431 THE PLANING MILL PIZZERIA 778 E. Center Ave. (559) 713-0818 QUESADILLA GORILLA 302 W. Main St. (559) 636-6375 ROOKIES SPORTS BAR 215 E. Main St. (559) 732-1200 SUSHI KUU 509 E Main St. (559) 735-9680 TOMMY’S RESTAURANT 130 N. Encina St (559) 627-6077 VALHALLA RESTAURANT 314 W. Center St. (559) 627-2113 THE VINTAGE PRESS 216 N Willis St. (559) 733-3033 WATSON’S VEGGIE GARDEN 617 W Main St. (559) 732-3866 APPLEBEE’S 3400 S. Mooney Blvd. (559) 734-2332 BLACK BEAR DINER 900 S. Mooney Blvd. (559) 635-1260 BLAZE PIZZA 2005 S. Mooney Blvd (559) 460-4010 BUFFALO WILD WINGS 4125 S. Mooney Blvd. (559) 635-0785 CALIFORNIA FISH GRILL 2253 S Mooney Blvd. (559) 754-1590 CHILI’S GRILL & BAR 4015 S. Mooney Blvd. (559) 749-0213 CORNER BAKERY CAFÉ 4021 S. Mooney Blvd. (559)740-0203 GOZEN JAPANESE RESTAURANT 1115 W. Caldwell Ave (559) 622-8988 IHOP 1627 S. Mooney Blvd. (559) 741-0908 MARIE CALLENDAR’S 350 S. Mooney Blvd. (559) 738-1442 OLIVE GARDEN 4110 S. Mooney Blvd. (559) 738-9734 OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE 4004 S. Mooney Blvd. (559) 334-3842 PANERA BREAD 4103 S. Mooney Blvd. (559) 734-6200 QUE PASA MEXICAN CAFÉ 2908 S. Mooney Blvd. (559) 622-9600 RED LOBSTER 1545 S. Mooney Blvd. (559) 738-8527 RED ROBIN 2015 S. Mooney Blvd. (559)740-4060 ROUND TABLE PIZZA 4035 S. Mooney Blvd. (559) 738-8745 STRING’S ITALIAN CAFÉ 1971 W. Caldwell Ave. (559) 739-7113 TAHOE JOE’S 4015 W. Caldwell Ave. (559) 429-6638 TEXAS ROADHOUSE 4425 S Mooney Blvd. (559) 409-4809 TOKYO GARDEN 3320 S. Fairway St. (559) 625-0638 URBANE CAFE 2257 S. Mooney Blvd. (559) 405-9060 DOWNTOWN VISALIA RESTAURANTS DOWNTOWN VISALIA BREWERIES Start with these irresistible dining options, but if you need even more, stop by our Visit Visalia office at 112 E. Main Street to request a restaurant guide for a true taste of Visalia! READY TO BOOK YOUR STAY? VISIT OUR WEBSITE! BARRELHOUSE BREWING CO 521 E. Main St. (559) 713-6690 BREWBAKERS BREWING CO 219 E. Main St. (559) 627-2739 LAKE BOTTOM BREWERY & DISTILLERY 105 E Main St. (559) 754-2757 SEQUOIA BREWING CO 124 W. Main St. (559) 627-2537 VISALIA BREWING CO 112 W. Main St. (559) 734-2739 1852 VISALIA 707 W Murray Ave. (559) 746-1852 NEED MORE SUGGESTIONS?Next >