Fresno at a Glance
Fresno is the center of the San
Joaquin Valley, which is home to over 1 million acres (405,000 ha) of prime,
well-irrigated farmland. Grapes—many of them dried into the renowned California
raisins—oranges and cotton are the main crops. The Fresno area is also the Turkey
Capital of the United States.
While Fresno is popular with visiting farmers from around the world who come to
see this agricultural paradise, it also has other attractions. A warm sunny climate,
beautiful fruit blossoms in spring and a friendly and welcoming local population
all make Fresno an attractive place to visit. Museum lovers take in the Fresno
Art Museum and the Fresno
Metropolitan Museum of Art, History and Science. Roeding
Park has something for the whole family including Rotary Playland with rides,
a fine carousel and a miniature railroad. The city also boasts a large student
population, as California
State University has a campus in Fresno.
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