Central Valley Region

Things to do California Central Valley

The California Central Valley is a large, flat valley stretching 400 miles long in the central portion of the Golden State. The Valley is known for its hot weather in the summer and the thick tule fog in the winter. There are no major tourist attractions in the valley just miles of farms, vineyards, orchards. Fresno and Bakersfield are the two major population centers in the valley and are jumping off points for the foothills and mountains beyond. Looking for a more relaxed travel experience take a drive through the and valley enjoy visiting places off the beaten path.
Central Valley Destinations
The California Living Museum - This Bakersfield Museum displays and interprets native California animals, plants, fossils, and artifacts .Features over 80 species of native animals.
Hershey’s Visitors Center - Located in Oakdale, the gateway to Yosemite this center has fun souvenirs, affordable gifts and the most scrumptious, chocolatiest fresh-baked cookies you’ve ever tasted.
Bakersfield Museum of Art - Highlighting works of local artists with occasional visiting exhibits. Provides a broad spectrum of visual arts experiences.
Shinzen Japanese Garden - Many visitors to the Fresno area are astonished to find a Japanese garden in this very dry, hot valley.
Haggin Museum - The main floor houses five unique history galleries. All relate primarily to local and regional history, with the exception of the Ancient arts gallery.
Hilmar Cheese Company - The largest single-site cheese and whey products manufacturer in the world. Explore interactive, hands-on exhibits!
Jelly Belly Visitor Center - More than 400,000 people tour the facility that includes a large retail store, cafe and birthday party rooms.
The Kern County Museum - On a 16-acre site north of downtown Bakersfield. The museum features 56 historic exhibits, many in relocated structures.
Micke Grove Zoo and Park - Features native animals and exotic species from all over the world, including several endangered species.
 Lake Isabella - Kern County's largest body of water year round with a surface area of 11,200 acres. Perfect for outdoor enthusiasts, fishermen, and hikers.
Heidrick Ag History Center - introduces visitors to the marvels of agriculture, and commercial trucking through 130,000 square feet of interactive one-of-a-kind exhibits
Kings River - The river has carved one of the deepest canyons in North America. one of California's most popular whitewater boating experiences
  Historic Downtown Winters - Winters has retained it's original historic and rural charm, offering visitors a glimpse of the past.
Tulare County Mooney Grove Museum - the largest and most complete museum in the county with many historical items of interest.
San Joaquin County Historical Society & Museum Located outside of Lodi, the museum has over 40,000 square feet of exhibit and work space.
Yolo County Historical Museum - The Museum houses collections of furnishings and artifacts depicting the various eras from the 1850’s to the 1930’s.
   

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