William Saroyan is a name that is embedded in almost every Armenian and Armenian diasporan's memory…read morebecause of his heavy influence in the literary world. He was an world-renowned novelist, playwright and Pulitzer Prize winner in Drama in the 40s. His home is in Fresno and although we were unable to visit inside the home during the time we had visited, I was so glad to come across it and cross this goal off my bucket list. I look forward to planning this more in advance next time and visiting the home inside.

William Saroyan is an Armenian-American novelist born in Fresno, CA. As an Armenian, I've grown up…read morereading his books but didn't know much about his biography. This museum is by far one of the most impactful, minimalistic, innovative, and informative museums I've visited. It walks through William Saroyan's life and gives visitors a true understanding of the person he was through his publications, art, interviews and hologram. After an hour, I walked away truly learning more of our Armenian icon and proud of the mark he has left in Fresno, CA. If you're visiting Fresno, I highly recommend visiting this museum, especially if you're Armenian.

This place blew me away. I had Rhanda (I think that's the spelling) as a guide and she was SO…read moreterrific. This is a historical landmark and she walked me through every room with great detail on the origin story and the rooms we were in. One of the best tour guides I've had. I have never experienced anything this - you have to really appreciate the amount of work, design and detail by Baldassare Forestiere - truly a feat! Very grateful the family makes this available for tours. Highly recommend if you appreciate gardening, architecture, art, engineering etc. They also did a great job of reminding me of my appointment and following up afterwards. If in Fresno area, this is a don't miss!!

My family along with our cousins and aunt decided to tour the Forestier Underground Gardens. It was…read moresuch a gem to visit. The gardens were built in an unexpected park of Fresno and these is a lot of history behind them. Parking was somewhat difficult but once you enter, the staff were very kind, organized, and positive. Our tour guide Raul was super sweet and provided a lot of history regarding the gardens and the family who built them. Raul had my 3 young boys engaged and interested. He answered all my questions and was so open to conversation. You could tell Raul was proud to be there telling all of us how the Gardens came to be. The Gardens are very interesting. I've never seen anything quite like these. The smell of all the citrus trees combine with the natural cooling underground was amazing and made the tour comfortable. If you have any time i do recommend visiting these secret gardens.

I went to art hop here last night since I still had some time after going to a Yelp event and…read moregrocery shopping. I had so much fun and I bumped into one of the artists who I have known forever since her painting was on display. I was happy to see that there was new art work on display. I think I need to research about more places that are open for art hop but I really enjoyed this studio. I think there is all different types of art for different people. I really enjoy going to Rina Gonzales Create Studio which has a bunch of different cards in both English and Spanish.

What a lovely redo of an old, unused building in downtown Fresno. This corner building has so much…read morepotential as an art gallery. It is a wonderful place to view large pieces of art and is handy for artists to rent space both to work and to exhibit. Because I love to walk around downtown, I have no problem with parking blocks away and walking, but there is street parking close by. As of now, the building is only open to the public on Art Hop Thursdays and Saturdays.

is it a dive bar? no, it's a dive home…read more can't say enough good things about Goldstein's. It's been my favorite spot the last 5 years for a casual chat, a date, a post break up conference, whatever you need. great live music, great beers and non alcoholic drinks on tap. always nice and clean, and feels SAFE! The bartenders are always looking out for their patrons and do not mess around. Thanks golds ilysm

It's definitely a younger crowd here...well anywho I had the strongest drink Dust Bowl's Strawberry…read moreMargarita Seltzer. There's no liquor here so of course if you're not a beer person. The seltzers are the next best bet or CBD/Kombucha. The service is simple and short, everything is on tap so the 31+ choices will give the most indecisive person a really good time in choosing their first drink. lol. We were listening to the man on the piano play Favorite Things from the Sound of Music. It was a nice song but not something to drink to, it was a bit depressing so we had to jump ship to another bar!

This beautiful park is an oasis in downtown Fresno. That courthouse is a mid century modern dream…read moreand reminds the crew of Star Trek beaming down to some planet (original series). My friends and I have a Street Ministry there once a month where we share the gospel of Christ with all. What a joy to get out into this park with it's many people. It's a focal point in our city and we are blessed to have it. -G

The beautiful park is like one of the few things people can appraise about Downtown, Most of the…read morearchitecture around the park is relatively old but very appreciable, I guess one can spend an entire day while visiting the local buildings here, And just across a block, you have bunch of eatries and Fulton street so stop options are never out of date here

Excellent staff. Very helpful. Incredibly kind…read more They have a nice variety of programs for the full age spectrum, and activity level.

Arrived at 3:30pm on Monday afternoon with three grandkids in tow. As soon as we walk in the kiddos…read morego to the bathroom to potty and wash their hands. Bathrooms are always clean and stocked with tissue and paper towels. There is a water fountain with a bottle fill spout right outside the bathroom. I dropped off my overdue book in the book slot and then we headed to the kids room so the older kiddos could do their homework. No pencils in backpacks, ugh. We borrowed mechanical pencils from the front desk and returned them when we were done. Thank you!

South of Shaw has been one of my favorites since they opened up! My personal favorites have been…read morethe pickle pizza and the fig & prosciutto pizza. The pickle pizza sounds unusual at first, but it somehow works perfectly seasoned well, tangy, and addicting. The fig and prosciutto pizza is my other go to because it has that sweet and savory balance that makes every bite good. Their crust is thin with a nice crisp texture that doesn't feel too heavy. They also have a solid beer and wine selection, which makes it a great place to hang out with friends or do a casual date night. The vibe inside is relaxed with mostly indoor seating, but they do have some outdoor seating available too and it's great when the weather is nice. Overall, it's one of my favorite pizza spots in Fresno when I want something a little more elevated but still laid back. Pictured: the Hot Honey Chicken Pizza

Came by South of Shaw Beer Company and overall had a solid experience. The food is definitely the…read morehighlight, the pizzas are consistently great with a good crust and quality toppings, and the pretzel is a must-order. Perfect for sharing and pairs well with the overall vibe. The space itself is laid-back and a good spot to hang out with friends. Service has always been friendly and easygoing. That said, I haven't quite found a beer here that really speaks to me yet. I've tried a few different options, and while nothing was bad, nothing has stood out as something I'd come back specifically for. Still, with how strong the food is and the atmosphere, it's a place I'll keep giving another shot, especially hoping to eventually find that go-to beer.

Sorensen Art Studio sits at the very fringe of Fresno, at the very end of Van Ness, up against the…read morerailroad tracks. Once a large warehouse operation, the building has been cut up into various spaces for artists of all kinds. And just as the building sits on the fringe, some of the art is on the fringe, too. You can find traditional watercolors and mosaics. You can view fabric artists at work. You can see photography of all stripes. And meet the photographers and hear their stories of various photos. For a long while, Sorensens has been opened to the public only on Art Hop First Thursdays, and that's not too bad during the late spring, summer, early fall months, when it's still pretty light out there next to the railroad tracks, on roads that have no stoplights, among many other large, perhaps abandoned buildings. There is just a frisson of danger. But that has changed. Chris Sorensen has turned the building and grounds over to a new manager who is going to have the place open every week, Thursday through Saturday, daylight hours--10 to 3. Meet the artists, experience their workspace, see their art, and best of all, buy a piece of local artwork. Fresno has a great community of artists. Let's support them.

This is the main place to stop during ArtHop. They have the main gallery for the monthly show,…read morepopup artist space and then all the resident artists all throughout the building. There must be over 50 artist "nooks" of all types. Paintings, sculptures, artists, recycled art, jewelry, digital art, and of course Chris' giant welded camel in the center of the gallery! This place is really fun and always has a great spread of snacks during ArtHop. Don't miss it!

This is regarding the recent road improvements done by Augusta RD right by Pyle Elementary School…read more Not sure which company the city has contracted with but the job they did is pathetic , was here visiting my mother and wanted to help with her car brakes. When ahead and put the car on jack stands and next thing you know the ground caved in and the car fell with a loud bang, my mom came out screaming thinking the worst but thankfully I was in the back of the house getting something. I am thankful that I didn't get injured and that the car is fine but this is just beyond unacceptable that this company could have done just a cheap job!

The view across the street is Amazing, but when I get close, it is ok la . That building like…read moresibling of San Jose city hall!

This is a cute little town. They have many little cute gift stores, yummy restaurants, and great…read moreevents. They have an event called The Enchanted Night. The stores and restaurants are open late and almost all of them offers hot cocoa or apple cider. There also have a carriage that travels around the Main Streets. People make long line to go in it. It's full of lights and pretty decorated. They have singer different genre. They entertain along the streets. Some sing just regular music and some Christmas songs. We always find a place to have diner and then walk around and enjoy the music. We visit the different thrift stores. We always find something nice to buy. It has become a tradition for us to attend this event every year. Highly recommended. It is the official start of the Holidays for us. It's almost like a magical night.

In 2019 I have never been to OTC so much in my life. My dude and I literally live one block away…read morefrom OTC so we frequent it so often. There are always so many events going on in OTC which I am loving the community events. I have gone to over 4. The ones I remember are: Antique Fair Food Festival Fairytale nights Farmers Market My dude and I have enjoyed so much festives here we are always seeing when the next events are. Everyone is very friendly and the respectful. The older folks tell my dude how did he scored his beautiful woman (me), which we always find hilarious as it is usually an older white retired couple. Anywho, if you would have told me I would be living in Clovis like 5 years ago, I would bet my life savings you are wrong but I do and surprisingly it's not that bad. There is always something to explore in OTC, from businesses to people. I love the events that they have which at least I feel like there's something going on every two weeks. The dude and I have gone to several restaurants and Roll Me Some is in OTC, BOA, EECU, and so much more. I am never disappointed when I come to OTC and wish Fresno put on more events like Clovis. There is always something to do here. They have the annual Christmas Parades, Big Hat Days, Veteran Parades and spring much more. I highly recommend to come down and check it out.