After years and years of not being able to attend The Hot Air Balloon Festival because I was always…read moreworking, I was ecstatic to have the morning off to do so. There were already people checking in on going so my husband and I got up bright and early. Luckily, we had time to get our coffee and our dog a puppacino. We didn't know if we could bring our dog, but we decided to take the risk and it was dog friendly. As soon as we got to Clovis Street, it was packed so we parked in our usual place whenever we are in Old Town, right behind Kimmie's. It wasn't too far of a walk. We just stayed near the entrance. There was ample room to walk and our dog got a lot of attention because he was in his BB8 sweater. It took awhile for the balloons to go up, but it was cool to see. I expected it to be like the Chinese lanterns that floated in the air, but it is probably because the Hot Air Balloons were a bigger capacity that they went up one by one. The last two balloons ran out of gas which was a bummer. They also had Clovis Fest which is big like Big Hat Days. There were no pets allowed there so we went home. My advice is bring chairs and a blanket or throw because you will be there for awhile and the balloons are big enough for you to see even if you are way in the back. #discoveringfresno

I normally don't write reviews but our fantastic experience on the Old Vine Wine Train was so good…read moreI had to send a review. The Turkovich Family wines were superb and highly recommended. The hors d'oeuvres were a great compliment with the wines. In addition Angie and Anthony were great hosts and contributed greatly to the experience. We intend to try this experience again in the spring when the vegetation comes out.

Holiday train review - Absolutely spectacular and warm heartening experience for our 3 and 4 year…read moreold girls! I don't know what other low rating patrons are expecting... fireworks? High class service? Jazz band playing in every train car with speakers interconnected? We came expecting nothing and ended up having an incredible experience with beautiful decorations well suited for a sweet, memorable Christmas train experience. Online reservations were simple, easy to obtain, and a lot more affordable compared to the exorbant Polar Express tickets. We're extremely happy that we chose this over Sacramento's Polar Express. It's obvious that their staff spent a lot of time putting work into the trains inner and outter decor - beautiful and creative! Parents and adults FYI - on your way to your reserved train car, there's a small bar after boarding the train. It's very important to load up on your magic drinks before heading to your seat. (Drinks.. not drink! But drink responsibly, of course.) Parking isn't far and although limited, it shouldn't be a problem with reservations handled appropriately. We sang a few Christmas songs with the elves, threw snowballs at the grinch (best part, IMO), met Santa, and had a little fun at Santa's (little) village after the ride. Every sip of their hot cocoa (included with your tickets) was warming and delicious, perfect for cold weather. Couple of cookies came along with it, perfect for our kids to snack on. Overall, this was an incredible experience for our kids! Service was fantastic, ambiance was very jolly and felt like home, staff members are very friendly, and the experience is fantastic for all occasions - family, friends, and dates! The memories are ever lasting and hopefully it becomes a core memory that lasts a lifetime. Highly recommended to experience, at least once, for your little loved ones. We'll be back next year!

My wife and I had an amazing lunch on Thursday for our anniversary. The food is always terrific and…read morechanges monthly. Our server told us about the free monthly tours which included all three floors of the house and one was this Saturday, today. The tour was great and there was so much information on John Steinbeck and the history of the Salinas area. Our tour guide was John and he did a terrific job and had so many personal stories that he added into the conversation. Probably from over 12 years experience and knowledge of Steinbeck. Highly recommend and chicken mushroom crepe is hard to beat. Thank you and we can't wait to be back!

The food and service were fabulous. All persons working are volunteers--I would volunteer if I…read morelived in the area. I had called on our way in, and a special sign was waiting for me upon arrival. My cauliflower soup was delicious and I was so glad I decided to try it. The salad with the fresh local greens, apples and Brie Cheese was wonderful, and the chicken was fresh and perfectly prepared. Planning on my next visit when I am in the area.

Tour 1/15/23 Ramji went out of his way to book a very last minute tour for us. We were a party of 6…read moreadults and 1 child. The weather was unpredictable the day of our tour so I felt more comfortable going in with a guide that could drive in snowy conditions. Laura was our guide. She was very knowledgeable and catered the tour around what we wanted which was sightseeing but also lots of snow play for our 6 year old. She engaged with our son many times during the car ride to keep him interested in the tour. She also offered to take pictures of us. She was very comfortable driving the van and we didn't feel unsafe at anytime. We got to see more than we thought we would see. She made stops along the way when we needed bathroom breaks. Lunch was good - sandwich, cookie, chips, and water. We were missing 1 sandwich. I would check at pick up to ensure all lunches are there. We would use this company again. Thank you Ramji + Laura for making my son's birthday wonderful.

I wish that my words can adequately express my gratitude for having the most enjoyable tour of…read moreYosemite. It was a very emotional experience for me. I am still mourning the loss of my parents from the pandemic. Seeing the sites and beauty of Yosemite had me in tears. Our tour guide, Daniel, was so informative and most of all - inspiring. He captivated me with his Yosemite stories and his war stories. My two kids received a year's worth of history education in the span of less than a day. Daniel gave me and my family new wonderful memories in this new chapter of our lives. Most especially, I seriously respect the owner. My son left his iphone in the tour van and I completely flipped out. The owner luckily was able to arrange a driver to drive from Yosemite to our hotel in Fresno to return the phone to us to save our vacation. As a business owner myself, I don't know if I would have done the same. This act of kindness speaks volumes about the business and how dedicated the owner is at giving visitors truly memorable experiences. We will be back!

Crazy Bernie is a big fan of the local legend Gary Cocola and his awesome broadcasting company…read more Gary has spent a lifetime creating great TV stations for the people of California. With the advent of over the air digital TV, those stations have ballooned and have created great opportunities for the business community to advertise on a medium that didn't even exist until recently. Get your message out for pennies on the dollar by advertising on any of the many Cocola broadcast stations. You can even lease your very own Tv station ! How crazy is that?

We took a scenic flight with Cullen. What an experience! He was so knowledgeable and if the flight…read moreisn't on your bucket list you better add it! From beautiful views of El Capitan to Half Dome to everything in between, the flight was so amazing and would rate more stars if I could. And make sure you ask for Cullen! Thank you Airborrn for the great and safe experience and can't wait to see you again in the future.

First Tony met me with a smile an a firm handshake and said are you ready to see Yosemite birdseye?…read more5 minutes later I saw wonders , left in me in awe and amazement of Gods creation. Half dome seemed at my fingertips El Capitan was waiting on my left and five waterfalls were foaming and rolling thousands of gallons upon gallons hundreds of feet down to the valley floor . Then you could see bumper-to-bumper traffic that was i was not in beside the beautiful Merced river. Tony knew every named mountain named waterfall peak and answered every question I had for him. I suggest this trip for anyone I'm 6 foot one weigh 225 pounds had a little trouble getting in his aircraft comfortable. Tony is so knowledgeable of the area. I would definitely advise you to contact airborne aviation services. This is a A+ guide service and charter. I would definitely use this business for my next charter flight. Thank you so much Tony For this day. I'll never forget Ronald Prather Purdy Tennessee.38375

SLO Party Bus for the win! Amazing communication, prompt service, and all with a smile to boot. We…read moreloved Brent! He was wonderful and so incredibly sweet and patient with us. We had a group of 10 and got pretty excited and wild with all the fun we had and Brent was an absolute gem. He was even happy to extend our time and drive us around a few more hours and even took us to another spot to end to our party at. Loved the limo too. We had the Excursion Limo. Definitely would recommend SLO PB for your group. Took the worry out of driving ourselves, which you should not do after wine tasting all day and a hassle free ride that was waiting there for you. No poor reception in PASO to deal with. And great prices too! I mean a win win all around. Ohhhhh. We had, Such a blast!!

We had such a great experience with SLO Party Bus. We used them for a wine tour in Paso Robles for…read morea group of 12. Brent was great , he even helped plan our stops which was a big help since we didn't really know the area. The bus was super clean , great lighting and sound system. Brent was very helpful the entire trip constantly making sure we were well taken care of. Between each stop Brent helped us load and u load our wine boxes and food plates. Would happily use again

Awesome time in Clovis Ca I have been there for the last 11 years with my wife and family we took…read moremy dad a few years ago it was his last time before he passed away he had awesome time

Oh no its that time of year again, you know the one where our wallets dry out and we build our fat…read morelayers for the winter by feasting on holiday food's. It certainly is beginning to look a lot like christmas and its not even Thanksgiving yet, especially at the old town clovis with its exclusive once a year event known as "One Enchanted Evening" thats completely FREE of charge , this year it was on Nov 19th from 5pm to 8pm. This event feels like walking through the main street of Disneyland without leaking $150 of course Its almost like a best kept secret, since many people in the city of Fresno and Clovis seems unaware that it is an annual tradition that has been running for 12 years, even I was almost unaware of it, but thankfully my friend Dave reminded me. The old town Clovis transforms into a christmas galore with glitzy light luminously lighting its historic streets, christmas song's like mariah carey's 'all I want for christmas playing in the background, smell of hot chocolates in the air, lit horse drawn carriages making its headway down the street, and colorful and shiny christmas decor prominent everywhere, it certainly feels christmasy, warm and fuzzy. There is of course opportunity to visit the adorable antique stores and get the christmas shopping started. And not to forget is the classic collection of old cars from the early 1800 century to the late 1920's all parked on the street and ready for an Instagram moment. One Enchanted Evening is held exclusively by the participating businesses in Old Town Clovis who open their doors for hospitality and good cheer by offering complimentary drinks and mini snacks while we shopped through their amazing antiquities, engulf in their beautifully decorated display window, and walk through the beautifully lit streets of old town clovis lined with lights and christmas decorations . Its also the opportune time to enjoy a complimentary horse-drawn carriage ride through the beautifully decorated streets of Old Town Clovis and a time for me to drag my younger siblings here too, since I heard Santa would be here collecting data on who's naughty and nice. There was even carolers all dressed up in victorian styles clothing singing some christmas tunes. Parking was not much an issue for me, because there were plenty of Free street parking available. I would however advise future patrons to come as early as 5.30 am to enjoy the caroling, which I missed. The time spent here can be varied, but it took me about 30-45 minutes to slowly stroll, visit shops and sip some free hot chocolate and not to forget to bring the best cameras at home, because the sights and window set up is so beautiful and must be captured in photos before its all gone. Its an experience everyone should experience at least once a year !

This was truly a gem in the local community . Held annually for the last seven years now in…read moreconjunction with Clovis Fire and Police . It was very family and even pet friendly . Parking can be a mess on the local streets but the cops did their best to direct traffic There were plenty of games and bounce houses together with local food options . This event was completely packed . The highlight of course was the live band with fireworks to end the night . A great event all around

One of my favorite events, such nice people and fun items to look at! Definitely a great way to…read morespend a day with someone you love

Serendipity found us in Old Town Clovis at the tail end of last year's Glorious Junk Days. We'd…read morebeen in the area to meet up with my Aunt & Uncle who live in Oregon. They were back in Fresno for her 50th class reunion. After getting together with them, we parted ways with some of the afternoon still left. We'd wanted to check out the antique stores in Old Town. When we arrived, we came upon the Junk Days. Wow! So many vendors; so much cool stuff. Love the many re-purposed items, especially furniture. Was mentally trying to redecorate our house to see if we could fit in a new piece or two, and what we could part with to make room for something more fun. Most vendors are willing to make a deal, especially if you are buying multiple items, or it's getting later in the day. Would love to go back for the 2016 version.