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GOLF

Ridge Creek in Dinuba features one of
the largest driving ranges west of the
Rockies on a beautiful heathland golf
course. Our friends from across the pond
would feel right at home.
River Island Country Club near Porterville
is nestled in the foothills right below the
entrance to Sequoia National Forest. Enjoy
golf with a view.
Valley Oaks Golf Course in Visalia offers
three classic 9-hole layouts with fairways
edged by mature oaks, easy access to
Highways 99 and 198, with a nearby hotel
and restaurant.*
Tulare Golf Course is conveniently
located with easy access off Highway 99,
offering excellent facilities and friendly
service at the beautiful 18-hole, 72-par
course and driving range, pro shop,
restaurant and bar.
Porterville Muni Golf Course, near rolling foothills, offers a challenging nine holes. As one of the
oldest courses in the Central Valley, this well-kept golf course comes with PGA instruction, a pro shop,
golf and handcarts, a snack bar and driving range.*
*Footgolf offered. To learn more visit: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Footgolf

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Entertainment Visalia’s Fox Theatre features
movie nights, stage acts and
A-list entertainers.

FOX THEATRE ENCORE THEATRE

Enjoy a night of entertainment at this historic The Encore Theatre Company was formed
Visalia landmark after enjoying dinner at one in 1978, and the black box theater seats 100
of downtown’s numerous restaurants, which guests cabaret-style. It specializes in musical
are within walking distance. productions and quirky comedies, and puts
on family-friendly summer productions with
FoxVisalia.org children in the cast. EncoreTulare.org

ICE HOUSE THEATRE

The facility is home to the Visalia Players,
a community theater group that has been
performing for more than 60 years.
VisaliaPlayers.org

BARN THEATER
This community theater in Porterville has been
putting on local performances by volunteers
since 1948. Its first shows were staged in Annie
Smith’s barn, “across from the apricot orchard.”
The theater’s present home was built in 1952.
PortervilleBarnTheater.com

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TULARE COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS
The 68-acre fairgrounds hosts more than
300 events each year. It offers both indoor and
outdoor settings, providing a perfect place
for gathering, fun and celebration. The annual
four-day Tulare County Fair will be held
September 9-13, 2020. TCFair.org

MUSIC ON MAIN STREET PORTERVILLE FAIRGROUNDS
Centennial Park in Porterville is the venue for The new fairgrounds, built in 2011, has one
weekly concerts offering an array of music, of the largest covered arenas in the state
including jazz, country-western, mariachi, and largest indoor party venues in the area.
Native American, rock ‘n’ roll and big band. The annual fair runs five days, opening
The concerts start the first Friday in April and the Wednesday after Mother’s Day, and
conclude the last Friday in June. There is no offers entertainment, livestock, food and
cost to attend. PortervilleChamber.org amusements. PortervilleFair.com

EAGLE MOUNTAIN CASINO SEQUOIA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
This full-service casino, owned and operated Concerts are held October through April at the
by the Tule River Indian Tribe, is located on Fox Theatre. Since its founding in 1959, it’s been
the Tule River Indian Reservation in Porterville. the mission of the orchestra to promote and
It offers two restaurants, nearly 1,200 slots, foster appreciation of symphonic music, further
10 table games (including three for poker), adult participation in creative music activity,
a gift shop, Yokut’s Coffee House and an and promote the education and development
entertainment center. EagleMtnCasino.com of young musicians. The current orchestra,
under the direction of Dr. Bruce Kiesling, has
about 70 members.
SequoiaSymphonyOrchestra.com

CLEVR ESCAPE – TULARE
The Escape Rooms and Virtual Reality Arcade
features four escape rooms and more than
40 games in the virtual reality arcade. Walk-ins
are welcome. To book an experience, call
(559) 366-7528 or visit www.clevrescape.com

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MIXTER PARK IN EXETER

The Visual Arts Exeter’s 32 murals focus on the area’s Native
American culture, pioneering businesses
and depictions of an earlier way of life.

ARTS CONSORTIUM PORTERVILLE ART
ASSOCIATION GALLERY
Host of the free Taste the Arts festival that takes

place every October. This group brings together The Porterville Art Association’s mission is to

artists, organizations and enthusiasts to advocate, promote visual arts in the Porterville area

promote and provide opportunities to create and through workshops, educational programs and

celebrate the arts for all Tulare County residents other activities. The gallery is dedicated to

and visitors. Artsconsortium.org featuring the finest work of professional and

avocational local artists and covers a wide

variety of styles and media.

https://portervilleart.wordpress.com

EXETER MURALS

After the citrus freeze of 1990, Exeter’s

downtown began to look more like a ghost town.

Things seemed to get worse when a historic

downtown building, the Mixter Pharmacy, burned

down in 1991. The city decided to reinvent its

downtown in 1996. Inspired by a small Canadian

ARTS VISALIA town that used murals to promote tourism after
the lumber industry pulled out, Exeter converted
Arts Visalia’s gallery features regional,
the burned-out lot into Mixter Park and had a
national and internationally recognized artists
and artisans. With its emphasis on local talent, mural painted that pays homage to Exeter’s citrus
industry. Today, downtown is thriving. The 32
Arts Visalia provides artists of varying levels to
develop and show their work. A visit to Arts Visalia murals create an outdoor art gallery that displays
provides a great opportunity to find a meaningful Exeter’s pioneering businesses, Native American
heritage and scenes of life gone by.
memento of your visit. ArtsVisalia.org

ExeterChamber.com

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PORTERVILLE HISTORICAL MUSEUM Porterville’s museum houses some of
the areas finest examples of Yokut and
Museums American Indian artifacts.

PORTERVILLE HISTORICAL MUSEUM LINDSAY MUSEUM AND GALLERY
This venue is dedicated to the collection,
Housed in the old Southern Pacific depot, preservation and interpretation of Lindsay’s
the museum is an historic walk through time, rich cultural arts and history, and to promote
containing some of the region’s finest examples local talent. View its Facebook or Twitter
of Yokuts and other American Indian artifacts. pages to see current and upcoming exhibits
The collection includes items used by the first and events. LindsayMuseumandGallery.org
settlers to the region, with photos taken over
the past 100 years. Decorative arts and crafts Fun Fact:
include china, dolls and quilts. A large oil
painting of a stagecoach by a Porterville High When Major James D. Savage led a
School student dominates the main room. party of settlers to hold Tulare County’s
PortervilleMuseum.com first election under an oak tree in 1852,
its territory included what is now
EXETER HISTORICAL MUSEUM Fresno, Kern, Inyo and Kings counties.

Showcasing everything from sports figures to
outlaws, this interactive museum at the corner
of Pine and B streets is a big draw for history
buffs. Flat-screen televisions showcase historic
photographs and videos of people, places and
events in Exeter, Lemon Cove, Yokohl Valley
and Mineral King. Volunteers host public tours
every weekend. The museum is also home
to the Courthouse Gallery of the Arts,
featuring artists from throughout California.
Exhibits change every three months.

ExeterHistoricalMuseum.com

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TULARE HISTORICAL MUSEUM ANTIQUE FARM
EQUIPMENT MUSEUM
Established in 1985, this museum preserves
the rich heritage of the city of Tulare and its This museum at the International Agri-Center
residents. Beautifully crafted exhibits tell the pays tribute to past generations of California
story of Yokuts Indians, Tulare pioneers, Olympic farmers and dairymen, showing the tools and
champions, renowned aviators, military heroes technology they used to create a garden from
and other notables. The Military History Wing a desert. Horse-drawn farm tools, fully restored
and Manuel Toledo Military Collections feature antique tractors, steam-driven harvesters,
one of the most comprehensive collections old-fashioned milking machines, a collection
in the Central Valley. The Heritage Art Gallery of barbed wire and homemaker’s tools are
showcases an array of rotating exhibits from displayed. There is even a restored 1920s crop
local artists. The Tom Hennion Archives Center duster airplane. Self-guided tours are available.
is available for research. The museum gift shop
offers items featuring Tulare and the San InternationalAgriCenter.com
Joaquin Valley.
THREE RIVERS HISTORICAL
TulareHistoricalMuseum.org MUSEUM

The Native American village is a permanent
outdoor exhibit consisting of a summer home,
winter home and acorn granary on a raised
platform. Built by Johnny Sartuche, his father
Eddie and brother Gary in 2011, the village is
adjacent to historic bedrock mortars and
pestles on the museum grounds. Inside, the
museum displays Yokuts Indian artifacts,
including a cradle, musical instruments, cooking
implements and baskets.
3RMuseum.org

TULARE COUNTY MUSEUM

Nestled in the oak preserve at Mooney Grove
Park in Visalia, the museum houses one of the
largest Native American basket collections in
California, as well as artifacts from the pioneer
era, agricultural equipment and other treasures
that tell the story of the county. The newest
addition is the Farm Labor and Agriculture
Museum, which recognizes the contributions
of the county’s diverse cultural groups to the
agriculture industry.

TulareCountyMuseum.org

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TULE RIVER HISTORICAL MUSEUM IMAGINEU CHILDREN’S MUSEUM

This museum houses the Murphy House, the Explore the 15,000 square feet of self-guided,
first residence to be built in Springville, along hands-on, indoor and outdoor exhibits in
with early farming, mining and logging downtown Visalia. Every visit is sure to engage
equipment, photographs, diaries and early and expand young minds through fun and
recordings. The Murphy House was disas- informative scientific, cultural and educational
sembled and stored for years until a site was activities. ImagineUMuseum.org
found for the museum. It was then put back
together and appointed with authentic old-time
furnishings. The Tule River Historical Society
holds an open house the first Sunday in
December, and visitors are treated to old-time
craft demonstrations such as weaving, forging,
Dutch oven cooking and guided tours. The
museum is entered through the Rodeo Grounds
south of Springville.

DEPOT MUSEUM THE END OF THE TRAIL STATUE

In operation by the railroad from1888-1978, Sculpted by American-born artist James Earle
Dinuba’s Southern Pacific depot was opened Fraser, “The End of the Trail” has endured to
as a museum in September 2000. Pictures, become one of the most recognizable images
antiques, collectibles and stories weave the tale in the United States. The piece was first
of the Alta District’s beginnings, culture created as a small bronze that won the John
and commerce. The museum is open by Wanamaker prize in 1898 at the American
appointment; to visit, call (559) 591-2144. Artists Association exhibition in Paris. The
notoriety earned Fraser a commission to build
WOODLAKE VALLEY CULTURAL a monumental plaster version of the piece
MUSEUM for the 1915 Panama-Pacific International
Exposition in San Francisco. After the exhibition,
This museum features native Yokuts baskets, it was moved to Visalia’s Mooney Grove, where
a display featuring U.S. Air Force pilot Carl Peden, it resided for decades. Significant damage from
a veterans display and artifacts from the the elements prompted its relocation in 1968
founding families of Woodlake. Basket-weaving to Oklahoma City, Okla., where it was restored
classes are offered. The museum is located at and placed on display at the National Cowboy
40 N. Magnolia St., Woodlake, open noon- 4 p.m. & Western Heritage Museum. The city of Visalia
Fridays and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays. received this bronze replica as a replacement.

Interested in learning more about the
treasures in Tulare County?

There are dozens of intriguing places, including
natural lands, farms, ranches, buildings, cultural
and historic sites, and markers that are open to
the public. Discover, explore and celebrate
Tulare County’s unique and enduring legacy at
TulareCountyTreasures.org.

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21 Things to do

with Kids in Tulare County:

1. Paint on the walls at ImagineU Children’s 15. Climb the 50-foot rock wall or indoor surf

Museum in Visalia. on the amazing FlowRider® at McDermont
Field House in Lindsay.
2. Taste a scoop of orange ice cream from
16. Visit the CleVR Escape in Tulare with
Orange Works Café in Visalia or Strathmore.
Escape Rooms and a Virtual Reality Arcade
3. Play disc golf at Zalud Park in Porterville where you can experience strange worlds,
solve mysteries and save the world.
or Mooney Grove Park in Visalia.
17. See ice cream being made at Rosa
4. Go on the Exeter Mural Tour and find all
Brothers Creamery in Tulare.
the hidden objects in the murals.
18. Taste local honey with names like Raw
5. Learn about the Native American way
Button Sage and California Wildflower at
of life in Tulare County at the Three Rivers Naturally Nuts.
Museum and Mooney Grove Museum.
19. Bowl at Orbit Lanes; play soccer, basketball
6. Watch candy being made at Stafford’s
or swing away at the batting cages, all indoors
Chocolates in Porterville or Reimer’s in at the Dinuba Indoor Sports Complex.
Three Rivers.
20. Play Footgolf at Visalia’s Valley Oaks Golf
7. Take a tour of a real working orange ranch
Course or the Porterville Muni Golf Course.
at McKellar Family Farms.
21. Visit Visalia Adventure Park for waterslides,
8. Visit AgVentures! Learning Center at the
miniature golf, lazer tag, bumper cars and more.
World Ag Expo site in Tulare for hands-on
learning about agriculture. Don’t miss out! Check out the

9. Climb to the top of the treehouse or see calendar of events and festivals for more fun
and family-friendly things to do.
the petting zoo at Bravo Farms in Traver.
Kids can get up close and personal with the
10. Hike through an oak tree riparian forest farm animals at Bravo Farms’ petting zoo.

at Kaweah Oaks Preserve.

11. Horseback ride through the giant

sequoias at Grant Grove Stables or Balch Park
Pack Station.

12. See the cowboys at Woodlake Rodeo

Mother’s Day weekend.

13. Walk through the Woodlake

Botanical Gardens.

14. Go fishing at Kaweah Lake or Success Lake.

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ARCADE • BUMPER BOATS • BATTING CAGES
MINIATURE GOLF • LAZER TAG • PIZZA • GO CART TRACKS
PARTY PACKAGES • LAZER MAZE • MEGA WATERSLIDES

AdventurePark.com

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Lazer
Tag!

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JANUARY FEBRUARY Best of the Valley
Quilt Show
Polar Dip World Ag Expo
LINDSAY
THREE RIVERS TULARE
For 25 years, quilters from
Thrill seekers jumping into the icy One of the world’s largest throughout the Valley have
Kaweah River at the Gateway agricultural expositions will be displayed their handcrafted
Restaurant and Lodge in Three held Feb. 11-13, 2020. Explore quilts at McDermont Fieldhouse.
Rivers has become an annual 1,500 exhibitors displaying the The Sacred Threads Traveling
New Year’s Day welcome. latest in farm equipment, Exhibit will take part in the 2020
Gateway-Sequoia.com chemicals, communication and event, scheduled April 17-19.
technology in 2.6 million square BOTVQuilts.com
Sequoia Symphony feet of exhibit space at the
Orchestra International Agri-Center. Cars at the Park
WorldAgExpo.com
VISALIA TULARE

Concert season runs October MARCH Started by the Tulare Chamber
through April at the Fox Theatre. of Commerce, now put on by
Since its founding in 1959, it’s Sprint Car Races AMVETS, the event brings out
been the mission of the orchestra hot rods, tricked-out cars, trucks
to promote and foster apprecia- TULARE and bikes. The event will be held
tion of symphonic music, further April 4, 2020, at Zumwalt Park,
adult participation in creative The races take place March M Street and Tulare Avenue.
music activity, and promote the through October at the www.AmVetsCa.org
education and development of “Lightning-Fast” 1/3-mile, clay oval
young musicians. The current high-banked sprint car racetrack Iris Festival
orchestra, under the direction at the Tulare County Fairgrounds.
of Dr. Bruce Kiesling, has about ThunderBowlRaceway.com PORTERVILLE
70 members.
SequoiaSymphonyOrchestra.org Viva Tulare The 22nd annual festival, pre-
sented by the Porterville Chamber
1st Saturday TULARE of Commerce, has grown to
feature more than150 vendors and
THREE RIVERS Friday Night Street Fair held in has drawn more than 10,000
Downtown Tulare from March visitors. In the past, it has included
Each first Saturday of the month, through early November. a chili cook-off, kids’ zone and
artists, restaurants and merchants Enjoy food, music, vendors and free entertainment. April 18, 2020.
invite all to a town-wide cele- entertainment. For more PortervilleChamber.org
bration. There is a different theme information, call (559) 737-3223.
each month. Pick up maps at Jackass Mail Run
Historical Museum or Art Center. St. Patrick’s Day Parade
1stSatudayTR.com SPRINGVILLE
VISALIA
First Friday: Visalia In a whimsical tribute to the
Parade will be on Saturday, March region’s Gold Rush-era pioneer
VISALIA 14, 2020. Celebrate Ireland and days, this annual event features
other cultures with a parade, live delivery of specially stamped
A multi-sensory art and music, food and vendor booths. mail from Porterville to
entertainment crawl in downtown VisaliaBreakfastLions.org Springville by a mule-driven
Visalia brings musicians, wagon accompanied by
performers, vendors and more APRIL horseback riders. Make sure that
together on the first Friday of the mail isn’t waylaid by bandits!
each month. The family-friendly Antique Farm JackassMailRun.com
community event is free. Equipment Show
ArtsConsortium.org/firstfriday
TULARE

The 28th annual show will feature
antique trucks and showcase the
agriculture industry’s heritage
at the International Agri-Center.
Visitors will enjoy viewing hun-
dreds of antique trucks, tractors
and farm equipment exhibits
from throughout the United
States. April 17-19, 2020.
AntiqueFarmShow.org

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March 28th & 29th, 2020

DtShaaevtee A tour of working art studios in Tulare
County, North of Highway 198. This is
$15 Students a unique event during which artists share
$25 Individual their artistic process and work environment
$50 Family with Tulare County residents and visitors.
$75 Non-Profit
$75 First Friday Venue The fun continues on March 27th & 28th of 2021
$100 Business
Every First Friday of the Month
Every donation is tax
deductible and helps the FREE community event. Art, Food & Fun!
Arts Consortium promote
the arts in Tulare County. Arts Consortium presents

300 E. Oak Ave. Join us every First Friday for FREE
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 802-3266 Explore Your Downtown Art Scene food, fun, and the Arts!
[email protected]
Tuesday – Friday: 10am – 3pm October 24th, 2020
or by appointment
FREE community event. Art, Food & Fun!

This annual event in downtown Visalia
is a celebration of the rich cultural and
artistic heritage of our community.

Tuesday - Friday, 10am -3pm

Colonel Charles Young

Described as “a rare and cultured soul” by a 1903 resident of
Three Rivers, Charles Young was a man of depth and breadth.

A military man not only in training but in vast experience, he was
as comfortable in the wilderness as he was in society. He spoke
several languages, played musical instruments and wrote plays.
Later in life, he served as a diplomat and traveled overseas. He was
a husband and a father.

Young had chosen the military as a means to serve his country Col. Charles Young was
and his race. In 1903, he received orders to take his troops to the first African-American
Sequoia National Park which, after 13 years in existence, still lacked superintendent of a
an adequate wagon road to the Giant Forest. Young poured his national park.
considerable energies into the project and, by mid-August,
wagons were entering the mountain-top forest for the first time. Not satisfied, Young
continued the work until the road reached Moro Rock. During that summer, Young and his
troops built as much road as had been completed over the three previous summers.

Young was a contemporary of Booker T. Washington, a black man with similar goals but
different tactics. The two corresponded, and Young’s admiration for the man prompted him
to name one of the park’s giant sequoias in his honor.

The energy and dignity that Young brought to his national park assigment, and his tenure
as a park superintendent, left a strong imprint. His roads, though much improved in later
times, are still in use today. A portion of State Highway 198 near the Sequoia National Park
entrance was renamed “Colonel Charles Young Memorial Highway” in 2019.

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Jazzaffair SCICON Barbecue Big L Ranch Blueberry
& Wildflower Festival Picking
THREE RIVERS
SPRINGVILLE WOODLAKE
The 47th annual music festival,
scheduled April 17-19, 2020, The Friends of SCICON will hold The harvest starts Mother’s Day
features bands from all over the the 60th annual event April 19, weekend and runs through
United States. This is the longest, 2020. SCICON staff will be mid-June. Come pick organic
continually offered jazz festival in available to lead wildflower, blueberries in the beautiful
the western U.S. There are four bird-watching and nature hikes countryside. Open for public
venues, motorhome parking and for the public. The museum, picking Saturdays and Sundays
free shuttles. Great food and planetarium, observatory and 8 a.m. – 2 p.m., located at 20899
breathtaking scenery at the base tree nursery will be open all day. Ave. 322, Woodlake. For more
of the Sierras make for a TCOE.org/SCICON/News.shtm information call (559) 280-2767
memorable experience. or visit Facebook or Instagram@
Jazzaffair.info Springville Rodeo bigLranch.

Junior Ranger Day SPRINGVILLE Brews, and Blues Chili
Cook-Off
THREE RIVERS Entertainment, food and
world-class rodeo action are DINUBA
Explore, learn and protect your offered at this annual April event.
national parks – become a Junior SpringvilleRodeo.org Enjoy a fun day with family at the
Ranger! Free events throughout Alta Historical Society the last
the park. Saturday, April 18, 2020, Downtown Visalia Saturday in May. Play games, listen
is Junior Ranger Day. Visitors Wine Walk to blues music, sample and vote
enjoy free entrance to the park. for your favorite chili. Check out
NationalParks.org/our-work/ VISALIA the craft beer tasting and home-
programs/junior-ranger made goodies in our country store.
April 2, 2020. Grab your wine
Orange Blossom glass and make your way along Cinco de Mayo
Festival & Parade Main Street to sample some of
the best wines and cheeses TULARE
LINDSAY around.
DowntownVisalia.com This annual celebration at
The 88th annual, multi-day event Zumwalt Park is held the first
starts April 4, 2020, and includes MAY Saturday in May. It features
a parade and queen’s coronation, vendors with food, toys and
a carnival, tours, bike rides, walks Allensworth clothing, live music, contests,
and exhibits Old Time Jubilee bounce houses and dancing
LindsayOrangeBlossom.org after dark.
ALLENSWORTH TulareDowntown.com
Renaissance Festival
This annual family event features Cinco de Mayo Festival
VISALIA entertainment, free self-paced
tours of historic buildings and the DINUBA
The annual Elizabethan Faire, chance to talk to heirs of the
featuring renaissance guilds, pioneers. It also includes an arts This annual cultural event is
stage shows, battle reenactments and crafts market and ethnic food. celebrated with food, vendors,
and jousting, provides fun for the FriendsOfAllensworth.com entertainment and carnival rides
entire family. at Rose Ann Vuich Park the first
TulareCountyRenFair.com Arts Festival Thursday through Sunday in
May. A parade is held on
DINUBA Saturday.
DinubaChamber.com
The arts are celebrated the second
Saturday in May at Heritage Concerts in the Park
Square. Live performances and
demonstrations, artist and student TULARE
exhibits, mini-workshops, a
sidewalk chalk art competition Tulare’s Recreation Department
and vendors are included. hosts the weekly concerts May
DinubaChamber.com through July at Zumwalt Park.
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Full Bloom Woodlake Botanical Summer
Garden Walk Garden Berry Festival Night Lights

EXETER WOODLAKE DINUBA

The 17th annual event is a Visitors can pick and purchase Starting in mid-June through
self-guided tour of beautiful organic berries grown at the August, check out the Friday night
private gardens in the Exeter area. Botanical Garden and by local fun at Entertainment Plaza. The
Scheduled in May. Call (559) farmers the last Saturday in May. free family event features live
592-2919 for information. WoodlakeBotanicalGardens.com bands, vendors and fun activities
ExeterChamber.com for kids.
Woodlake DinubaChamber.com
Great Western Rodeo & Parade
Fan Festival Tule River
WOODLAKE Youth Pow Wow
VISALIA
The 67th annual event features a PORTERVILLE
The 2020 festival is scheduled for weekend of planned activities
April 30-May 2, at the Visalia that include a parade in Tribal youths from throughout
Convention Center. This event is a downtown Woodlake on May 9, the state gather at the Tule River
delight for lovers of Southern 2020, and the famed Lions Rodeo Indian Reservation for this
Gospel music. The festival packs a on May 9-10 at the Woodlake Saturday-Sunday event. The rich
schedule full of entertainment. Rodeo Grounds, 19400 Ave. 398. history and culture of Native
FanFestivals.com WoodlakeLionsRodeo.org Americans is celebrated with
dancing, drumming, storytelling,
Memorial Day Parade JUNE sweat ceremonies and food
vendors. The Tule River Tribe
FARMERSVILLE Cruise Night Concert Recreation Department at (559)
and Car Show 782-5554 coordinates the event.
The 66th annual parade
honoring those who gave all to DINUBA Freedom Fest
our country will travel along
Farmersville Boulevard. This annual two-day event offers PORTERVILLE
great cars, live music and street
Porterville Fair & Junior vendors. A free concert and cruise This annual family festival is held
Livestock Show night are held the second Friday in at the Sports Complex and
June. Car show is held at Rose Ann includes live music, kids’ zone,
PORTERVILLE Vuich Park the second Saturday. local vendors and beer garden,
DinubaCarShow.com ending with a fireworks display.
Free entertainment, livestock ci.Porterville.ca.us/depts/
exhibits, food, photography Parish Pride Car Show ParksAndLeisure/FreedomFest.cfm
displays, vendor booths and
amusement rides are offered at PORTERVILLE JULY
this annual fair.
PortervilleFair.com This free family event takes place 3rd of July Blast
the second Friday in June. There
Redbud Arts & are displays of cars and bikes, WOODLAKE
Crafts Festival vendors, food and entertainment.
ParishPrideCarShow.com This free event at Miller Brown Park
THREE RIVERS is hosted by the Woodlake Kiwanis
Club. There are a kids’ area, live
The Three Rivers Arts Alliance music, horseshoe tournament
presents this annual event sponsored by the Homegrown
featuring artists, artisans and Project, food vendors and a
crafters. Proceeds provide fireworks show. Admission is free.
scholarships for local art students WoodlakeKiwanis.com
and support art-related events
in Three Rivers.
ArtsAllianceThreeRivers.org/
Redbud-Festival

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Woodlake Botanical Gardens • Bravo Lake
Woodlake Lions Rodeo • 3rd of July Blast
Lions Car Show • Mariachi Fest • Brewfest
Western Week Celebration • Bike Rodeo
Museum • Brand New Community Center
Christmas Parade & Santa’s Workshop

Close to Lake Kaweah & Sequoia National Park
Visit Our Great Little Town online at: www.cityofwoodlake.com

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Boots, Brews and Bacon SEPTEMBER Tulare County Fair
Festival
TULARE
VISALIA
Enjoy all the sights and delights
Held at the Visalia Convention of a county fair: fun, food,
Center on Saturday July 25, 2020, carnival, livestock, concerts and
this indoor event includes motorsport events at the Tulare
unlimited beer tasting, live music County Fairgrounds.
and local restaurants featuring TCFair.org
their best bacon bite samples,
Cash prize for the best bacon bite
as voted by attendees, bacon-
eating contest and pub games.

Independence Dark Sky Festival Brewfest
Day Celebration
SEQUIOA & KINGS CANYON LINDSAY
DINUBA NATIONAL PARKS
This annual event will be held
Enjoy live music, food, activities The 2020 event, to be held Sept. Sept. 26, 2020, at Sweet Briar
and games for the kids at Ridge 11-13, brings one of the great Plaza. Tickets are $35 in advance
Creek Golf Club. At dusk, watch a experiences of seeing millions of and include food and music.
musically choreographed aerial stars wheeling in a sky free of TheLindsayChamber.com
fireworks display. unnatural light. The weekend of
DinubaChamber.com events is designed to inform and National Public Lands
delight, including meeting Day, Success Lake
Tulare Kiwanis astronomers and using large
Fireworks telescopes for deep sky viewing PORTERVILLE/SPRINGVILLE
and making solar observations.
The Tulare Noon Kiwanis will SequoiaParksConservancy.org This is a nationwide event held
hold their 55th annual fireworks at Success Lake every year in
show on July 3 at the Tulare Raisin Harvest Festival September. Come be a part of a
County Fairgrounds. nationwide cleanup effort to
TulareNoonKiwanis.org DINUBA beautify public lands. Be a part of
this rewarding event. For more
Exeter 4th of July Celebrate more than 100 years of information and to sign up, visit
Celebration harvests at this five-day festival www.neefusa.org
that incorporates the last full
EXETER weekend in September. Included Woodlake Mariachifest
are Ministerial Night at the Park,
The Exeter Lions Club presents Youth Night, a multi-club parade, WOODLAKE
its free fireworks show at dusk multicultural foods, crafts and
July 4 at Lions Stadium. During carnival rides. This event sponsored by the
the day at City Park, enjoy DinubaChamber.com Homegrown Project will be the
such annual festivities as a third Sunday in September.
pancake breakfast, 10k run and Woodlake Car Show www.facebook.com/
horseshoe tournament. TheHomegrownProject
ExeterChamber.com WOODLAKE
ExeterLions.org Tule River Pow Wow
This car show (including bikes) on
Free Movies in the Park the third Saturday in September PORTERVILLE
features food, entertainment
FARMERSVILLE cruise night, music and awards. The annual September pow
WoodlakeLionsClub.com wow presented by the Tule
One night per month from July River Band of Yokuts brings
through September, bring your Native Americans from
blankets and lawn chairs to throughout North America to
Veterans Memorial Park and compete in tribal dances and
enjoy free popcorn, snowcones drumming. Visitors can also enjoy
and a movie. For dates and times, demonstrations of flint knapping,
call (559) 747-0458. basket weaving and language.
Vendors display clothing, jewelry
and other items.
TuleRiverTribe-nsn.gov

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• Wide Array of Lodging & Dining Options • Concerts in the Park
• Outlet & Boutique Shopping • Fair & Seasonal Events
• Murals, Art & Local Historical Museum • Recreation, Skate Park, Golf
• Home to the Annual World Ag Expo • Where the Dairy Industry Reigns,
• Live Theater & Luxury Movie Theater
Agriculture is King, and Farm to
Table is the Norm

VISITOR & RELOCATION INFORMATION
220 E. Tulare Ave, Tulare CA 93274

559.686.1547 | www.tularechamber.org

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OCTOBER Fall Festival Oktoberfest
& Car Show
Allensworth VISALIA
Rededication EXETER
Celebrate the fall season at the
ALLENSWORTH Welcome the change of seasons Central Valley’s largest October-
with a parade and entertainment fest. Enjoy live entertainment,
This event helps preserve on the second Saturday of local cuisine, wine and beer.
the history of the ethnically October. Browse the unique arts, VisaliaChamber.org
diverse contributions made crafts and food displayed at
in development of the state City Park. The Car & Bike Show Scarecrow Contest
and nation. Visitors enjoy a day features custom vehicles, classic
of historical activities, square cars, hot rods and bikes. EXETER
dancing, self-guided tours, ExeterChamber.com
historic games, story telling, During October, businesses and
entertainment, arts and crafts, Harvest Festival organizations will line Exeter’s
and vendors. streets with artistic, creative and
FriendsOfAllensworth.com TULARE lively scarecrows.
ExeterChamber.com
Apple Festival This October 12, 2020, event offers
live music, local products, family Taste of
SPRINGVILLE fun and great food in one place, Downtown Visalia
on the grass under string lights at
The annual two-day festival is the International Agri-Center. VISALIA
traditionally held the third IACHarvestFestival.org
weekend in October and offers Oct. 13, 2020, downtown Visalia
food, crafts and family-oriented Harvest of the restaurants open their doors
fun. Special events include Handwovens to event ticket holders and offer
the Apple Run and Fat Tire Classic tastes of their most popular
Mountain Bike Race. EXETER menu items. Event-goers are
Springville.ca.us treated to wine and beer
Held the fourth Saturday in sampling, and spend the evening
Dinuba Dog Days October at the Exeter Veterans strolling through downtown,
& Bark for Life Memorial Building. This event enjoying these tasty experiences.
features weaving demonstra- DowntownVisalia.com
DINUBA tions, fashion boutique and yarn
shop, as well as hand-woven The Raven Festival
This pet parade and carnival is garments and household items
held at Jimmie Low Community for sale. Call (559) 561-4048 or THREE RIVERS
Dog Park at Nebraska Park. visit www.hwotv.org
Contests, prizes, raffles, vendors, October is one big Raven
licensing and vaccination clinic Menudo and Festival to celebrate the Kaweah
are included. Pozole Cook-Off River’s namesake (Kaweah
DinubaChamber.com means raven in the local Yokuts
LINDSAY language). The festival includes
Fall Festival art and writing contests, poetry
Enjoy food and craft booths, readings, a Rave’n Run at Lake
FARMERSVILLE live entertainment, best salsa Kaweah, a masquerade dinner
contest, family fun activities, and and old-fashioned Halloween
This is a great way to welcome fall best-costume, pie-eating and Carnival. Call (559) 561-4373
and start the holiday season. jalapeno-eating contests the first for information.
Join us at Veterans Memorial Park Saturday of the month. 1stSaturdayTR.com
and celebrate the season with TheLindsayChamber.com
homemade crafts, food and music.
Pioneer Days & Rib
Woodlake Brewfest Cook-Off

WOODLAKE PORTERVILLE

The 8th annual Brewfest invites Downtown is transformed into
you to enjoy local craft beers, the Old West with a live shootout,
gourmet food and live music. For interactive cowboy encampment,
information and tickets, visit: gold panning, saloon, historical
WoodlakeLionsClub.com displays and reenactments. There
are also live music, food and craft
vendors, and kids’ activities at
this free event.
ci.Porterville.ca.us

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DINUBA
CALIFORNIA

“It’s where you want to be.”

DINUBA

The heart of the Valley

Located in the heart of the San
Joaquin Valley, Dinuba is your
“gateway to the Sierras.” Its
fertile farmlands and diverse
culture makes Dinuba the perfect
location to enjoy amazing farm to
table cuisine, quaint downtown
award winning Valley wines,
and pristine views of the Sierra
Nevada mountains.
With easy access to the National
Parks, Dinuba is the perfect
location to relax before a long
day of hiking, camping, and
fishing.

For more information, visit:
Dinuba.org

DinubaChamber.com

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Taste the Arts Wine Walk Porterville Children’s
Christmas Parade and
VISALIA TULARE Tree Lighting

Arts and culture invade the Held in November. Taste wine PORTERVILLE
streets of downtown Visalia on and sample food in Tulare’s
Oct. 24, 2020, as the many forms dowtown area. For more The Children’s Christmas
of art grown and cultivated in information, call (559) 685-2350. parade’s route starts at 7 p.m.
the Valley are celebrated. Visitors December 3, 2020, on Main
will experience a weekend of DECEMBER Street from Morton Avenue to
cultural and artistic immersion Olive Avenue. The judging stage
from theater, musical and dance Christmas Parade will be in front of the Porterville
performances to hands-on art Chamber of Commerce office.
experiences and dozens of EXETER The Rotary Club of Porterville,
booths where local artists are the city of Porterville and
featured. Takes place the first Friday the Porterville Chamber of
ArtsConsortium.org in December at 6:30 p.m. Commerce sponsor the parade.
in downtown Exeter. Call For more information, contact
NOVEMBER (559) 592-5262 or visit the chamber at (559) 784-7502.
www.cityofexeter.com
Candy Cane Lane Parade Trek to Our Nation’s
Christmas Parade and Christmas Tree
VISALIA Tree-Lighting Ceremony
KINGS CANYON NATIONAL PARK
Thousands of visitors come out DINUBA
to watch this annual tradition. Since 1925, people have been
Enjoy decorated floats, vehicles On the first Saturday in December, making a trek to the Nation’s
and farm equipment, and high Downtown Dinuba (Tulare and Christmas Tree on the second
school bands. At the end, Santa South L streets) is filled with Sunday of December. Join the
makes his debut for the holiday. Christmas magic and music as the ceremony December 13, 2020, at
The parade is held the first illuminated floats, cars and bands the base of the General Grant
Monday after Thanksgiving. lead the procession with Santa Tree.
DowntownVisalia.com Claus to the community tree Sanger.org
lighting at Entertainment Plaza.
Chili Cook-Off DinubaChamber.com. Woodlake Christmas
Parade
EXETER Christmas Parade
& Tree Lighting WOODLAKE
Exeter’s Chili Cook-Off includes
games, music and food, held the TULARE Santa and his crew ride down
third Saturday in November at Valencia Boulevard throwing
the Fraternal Order of Eagles. On the first Thursday of sweets to eager viewers
Call (559) 592-1771 or visit December, downtown Tulare’s watching the parade. Santa’s
www.foe.com streets will be filled with the Workshop will be held at
sights and sounds of Christmas Woodlake City Plaza.
Rib Cook-off as bands and floats parade by, CityofWoodlake.com
followed by lighting of the
LINDSAY Christmas tree. Ice Skate Visalia
TulareDowntown.com
This annual competition is held Join in for the ultimate outdoor
the first Saturday of November. Christmas Tree Lighting holiday experience by skating on
TheLindsayChamber.com a synthetic ice surface, sure to
FARMERSVILLE provide entertainment for friends
Veterans Day Parade and family of all ages. Located at
& Band-a-Rama Held in early December at the Garden Street Plaza in downtown
Church Museum, 881 N. Visalia, opening the first Saturday
PORTERVILLE Farmersville Blvd. For dates and in December and running
times, call (559) 747-0458. through early January. For more
The annual Veterans Day Parade information and schedule, visit
welcomes dozens of military, www.IceSkateVisalia.com.
band and other entrants, and
draws more than 20,000 watch-
ers along Main Street. The
Band-a-Rama follows, which
features patriotic performances
and competitions.
PortervilleChamber.org

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SHOP • DINE • STAY • PLAY

Celebrating a Century of Small Town Charm
32 Murals & Mural Tours Available
• Antiques • Unique Shops • Galleries • Dining
Lodging • 30 Minutes to Sequoia National Park
Visitor Information Available

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ELOATCAL

A foodie’s paradise, the
Sequoia region is a hotspot
for fresh-from-the-farm cuisine.

From local favorites and sweet treats to creative
recipes and delicious concoctions, you’ll find us
ready to dish it up.

DINUBA Perko’s EXETER
910 N. Alta Ave.
A & W Restaurant Dinuba, CA 93618 Bell Craft Brew Company
1405 W. El Monte Way (559) 591-2122 130 North E St.
Dinuba, CA 93618 The Safari Exeter, CA 93221
(559) 315-5191 337 W. Tulare St. (559) 967-2691
California Mexican Grille Dinuba, CA 93618
143 North L St. (559) 591-8616 Cafe Lafayette
Dinuba, CA 93618 Three Finger Jack’s 151 South E St., Suite A
(559) 936-8301 3018 Ridgecreek Drive Exeter, CA 93221
Dinuba Port of Subs Dinuba, CA 93618 (559) 592-9463
870 W. El Monte Way (559) 591-7064 EatCafeLafayette.com
Dinuba, CA 93618 ThreeFingerJacks.com El Carrusel Bakery
(559) 591-3054 Togo’s-Tutti Fruitti-Tacqueria 537 W. Pine St.
Dinuba Restaurant 517 W. El Monte Way Exeter, CA 93221
189 South L St. Dinuba, CA 93618 (559) 592-5922
Dinuba, CA 93618 (559) 591-1716 East Meet West
(559) 591-2032 Wimpy’s 224 N. Kaweah Ave.
IHOP 495 E. Tulare St. Exeter, CA 93221
780 W. El Monte Way Dinuba, CA 93618 (559) 594-9401
Dinuba, CA 93618 (559) 315-5732 El Nuevo Mexicali
(559) 596-0995 Yamamori House 101 E. Pine St.
La Langosta Restaurant Chinese & Japanese Exeter, CA 93221
119 N. Urapan Way 1377 W. El Monte Way (559) 592-6514
Dinuba, CA 93618 Dinuba, CA 93618 Exeter Whistle Stop
(559) 596-0762 (559) 591-1688 401-B E. Pine St.
Mariscos Los Compadres Exeter, CA 93221
376 W. Tulare St. DUCOR (559) 592-1100
Dinuba, CA 93618
(550) 901-3769 The Dutch Frontier
Me & Martha’s (Reservations only)
505 E. Tulare St. 23543 Ave. 56
Dinuba, CA 93618 Ducor, CA 93218
(559) 591-2298 (559) 534-2293
Palenteria y Neveria La Plazita DutchFrontier.com
155 E. Tulare St.
Dinuba, CA 93618
(559) 595-1793

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Exeter Coffee Company Rocky Hill Brewing Rainbow Drive-In
271 E. Pine St. 20147 Ave. 306 115 E. Visalia Road
Exeter, CA 93221 Exeter, CA 93221 Farmersville, CA 93223
(559) 592-9192 (559) 592-4594
www.ExeterCoffee.com Vallarta Mexican Restaurant LINDSAY
Fortune Cookie Chinese 139 E. Pine St.
Restaurant Exeter, CA 93221 Bob’s Frosty King
1110 W. Visalia Road (559) 592-5207 125 W. Hermosa St.
Exeter, CA 93221 VallartaExeter.com Lindsay, CA 93247
(559) 592-2200 Wildflower Café (559) 562-3330
Hometown Emporium 121 South E St. China’s Alley Restaurant
145 E. Pine St. Exeter, CA 93221 170 N. Sweetbriar Ave.
Exeter, CA 93221 (559) 592-2656 Lindsay, CA 93247
(559) 592-1250 (559) 562-4899
HometownEmporiumExeter.com FARMERSVILLE Chito’s Asadero
Kirkman’s VIP Pizza 380B W. Hermosa St.
180 E. Pine St. Boss Hogg’s Lindsay, CA 93247
Exeter, CA 93221 Country Kitchen (559) 562-2201
(559) 592-5170 235 N. Farmersville Blvd. El Trigal Bakery
KirkmansVipPizza.com Farmersville, CA 93223 180 E. Honolulu St.
Mandarin House Farmersville Donuts Lindsay, CA 93247
163 E. Pine St. & Burgers (559) 562-1469
Exeter, CA 93221 502 N. Farmersville Blvd. El Mocajete Restaurant
(559) 592-4450 Farmersville, CA 93223 322 E. Honolulu St.
Monet’s LaMejor Lindsay, CA 93247
120 South E St. 684 S. Farmersville Blvd. (559) 562-9838
Exeter, CA 93221 Farmersville, CA 93223
(559) 592-9453 Los Arbolitos
836 E. Visalia Road
The Rock Yard Tavern Farmersville, CA 93223
132 North E St.
Exeter, CA 93221
(559) 592-0888

Visalia’s Contribution Exeter
to Cowboy Culture: Tulare
Dinuba
According to tradition, Juan Martorell Hanford
from Sonora, Mexico was asked by a Visalia
vaquero to repair a saddle. But the
young saddle maker did much more 8 LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU!
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than repair. Calling his innovative
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Martorell moved to Visalia in 1869 and

opened The Visalia Stock Saddle
Company. Saddle maker David E. Walker

was so impressed with Martorell’s
design that he bought the business,
renamed the product, and through
savvy marketing made the D.E. Walker

Visalia Stock Saddle famous.
To this day, the Visalia Saddle retains
Martorell’s innovative design, and The
Visalia Stock Saddle Company enjoys a
reputation for producing high-end
saddlery. To learn more about the
Visalia Stock Saddle, visit the exhibit at
the Tulare County Museum located in

Mooney Grove Park.

RESTAURANTS

Fat Boyz Sports Nanlangka Teppanyaki Frank’s At
Bar & Grill & Sushi The Springville Inn
222 N. Elmwood Ave. 560 N. Main St. 35634 Hwy. 190
Lindsay, CA 93247 Porterville, CA 93257 Springville, CA 93265
(559) 562-2911 (559) 793-4007 (559) 483-9525
La Cosecha Randy’s Bistro
338 W. Honolulu St. 1549 W. Olive Ave. Pierpoint Bar & Grill
Lindsay, CA 93247 Porterville, CA 93257 801 Hwy. 190
(559) 562-0106 (559) 789-9043 Springville, CA 93265
Maximo’s Market The Oak Pit (559) 483-9110
& Taqueria 615 N. Main St. PierpointOnTheMighty190.com
408 S. Mirage St. Porterville, CA 93257 The Hamburger Stand
Lindsay, CA 93247 (559) 784-2136
(559) 562-9377 theoakpit.com 35684 Hwy. 190
Mei Wah The River Steakhouse Springville, CA 93265
138 E. Samoa St. at Eagle Mtn. Casino (559) 539-2943
Lindsay, CA 93247 681 S. Reservation Road
(559) 562-6162 Porterville, CA 93257 STRATHMORE
Restaurante El Palmer (559) 788-1816
133 W. Honolulu St. eaglemtncasino.com/the-river- The Orange Works Café
Lindsay, CA 93247 steakhouse 22314 Ave. 196
(559) 562-1602 The Vault Bar & Grill Strathmore, CA 93267
Robles Restaurant & Bakery 73 N. Main St. (559) 568-2658
185 N. Elmwood Ave. Porterville, CA 93257 theorangeworkscafe.com
Lindsay, CA 93247 (559) 791-9370
(559) 562-3507 THREE RIVERS
Taqueria Michoacana SEQUOIA AND
245 S. Elmwood Ave. KINGS CANYON Anne Lang’s Emporium
Lindsay, CA 93247 NATIONAL PARKS 41651 Sierra Drive
(559) 562-9553 Three Rivers, CA 93271
Tony’s Pizza Grants Grove Restaurant (559) 561-4937
380 W. Hermosa St. 86728 CA-180 Antoinette’s Coffee
Lindsay, CA 93247 Kings Canyon National Park, & Goodies
(559) 562-6000 CA 93633 41727 Sierra Drive
(559 355-5500 Three Rivers, CA 93271
PORTERVILLE The Peaks Restaurant (559) 561-2253
64740 Wuksachi Way antoinettescoffeeandgoodies.com
The Anvil BBQ Sequoia National Park, Casa Mendoza
1302 W. Olive Ave. CA 93262 40869 Sierra Drive, Unit C
Porterville, CA 93257 (559) 565-4070 Three Rivers, CA 93271
(559) 784-2991 visitsequoiakingscanyon.com/the- (559) 561-7283
Black Bear Diner peaks-restaurant TheGatewayRestaurant
910 W. Olive Ave. Sequoia BBQ at 45978 Sierra Drive
Porterville, CA 93257 Wuksachi Lodge Three Rivers, CA 93271
(559) 784-3648 64740 Wuksachi Way (559) 561-4133
Don Vino’s Italian Restaurant Sequoia National Park gateway-sequoia.com/restaurant
247 N. Main St. CA 93262 Ol’ Buckaroo
Porterville, CA 93257 559-565-4070 41695 Sierra Drive
(559) 784-8466 visitsequoiakingscanyon.com/ Three Rivers, CA 93271
El Tapatio Restaurant wolverton-bbq (559) 799-3665
134 E. Orange Ave. TheOlBuckaroo.com
Porterville, CA 93257 SPRINGVILLE
(559) 781-2115
eltapatioporterville.com Cowpuncher’s Cafe
Giovanni’s Pizzeria 35585 Hwy. 190
& Arcade Springville, CA 93265
45 N. Second St. (559) 539-5345
Porterville, CA 93257 cowpuncherscafe.com
(559) 781-8110 El Nuevo Mexicali
giovannispizzeria.net 35258 Hwy. 190
Habi Sushi Springville, CA 93265
920 W. Henderson Ave. (559) 539-2379
Porterville, CA 93257 El Tapatio
(559) 789-0800 35498 Hwy. 190
Springville, CA 93265
(559) 539-5261

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RESTAURANTS

The Pizza Factory TULARE Figaro’s Mexican Grill
40915 Sierra Drive, Suite B 1442 N. Cherry Court
Three Rivers, CA 93271 9Iron Bar & Grill Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 561-1018 5300 S. Laspina St. (559) 685-0366
PizzaFactory.com/locations/ Tulare, CA 93274 FigarosMexicanGrill.com
three-rivers (559) 686-7377 Fugazzis California Grill
River View Restaurant & Lounge 1441 E. Prosperity Ave.
42323 Sierra Drive Apple Annie’s Tulare, CA 93274
Three Rivers, CA 93271 1165 N. Blackstone Ave. (559) 687-1454
(559) 561-2211 Tulare, CA 93274 FugazzisBistro.com
Sequoia Cider (559) 686-3411 Hazel’s Kitchen
Mill Restaurant AppleAnniesTulare.com 237 North L St.
40311 Sierra Drive Tulare, CA 93274
Three Rivers, CA 93271 Black Bear Diner (559) 685-0455
(559) 561-4157 1161 E. Tulare Ave. TheHazelsKitchen.com
SequoiaCiderMill.com Tulare, CA 93274 Healthy Japan
Sequoia Coffee Co. (559) 684-9152 1223 N. Cherry St.
41669 Sierra Drive Tulare, CA 93274
Three Rivers, CA 93271 Bravo Farms Restaurant & (559) 688-9988
Sierra Subs & Salads Cheese Shop Jeb’s Blueberry Hill Restaurant
41717 Sierra Drive 1691 Retherford St. 2147 E. Prosperity Ave.
Three Rivers, CA 93271 Tulare, CA 93274 Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 561-4810 (559) 684-1600 (559) 686-6899
SierraSubsAndSalads.com BravoTulare.com La Piazza
Three Rivers Brewing Company 1600 E. Tulare Ave.
41763 Sierra Drive Compadres Bar & Grill Tulare, CA 93274
Three Rivers, CA 93271 1969 Hillman St. (559) 687-9833
(559) 909-5483 Tulare, CA 93274 LaPiazzaItaliano.com
(559) 686-8882 Lucky Star Chinese Restaurant
Three Rivers Village Market 239 North K St.
BBQ Cool Hand Luke’s Steakhouse Tulare, CA 93274
40869 Sierra Drive 1470 N. Cherry Court (559) 688-1818
Three Rivers, CA 93271 Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 561-4441 (559) 686-0825
CoolHandLukes.com
El Charro Cafe
575 W. Bardsley Ave.
Tulare, CA 93274, (559) 467-5479

Enjoy our newly renovated
restaurant with new menu and

outdoor patio.

CAFÉ CALIFORNIA

9000 W. Airport Drive • Visalia, CA 93277
559.651.5000

Visit: bit.ly/wyndham-visalia
• Cafe California introducing the ne art of dining.
• Come experience the di erence.
• Conveniently located in Wyndham Visalia.
• Beautiful outdoor patio
• Mahogany's Lounge

We o er a full breakfast menu, lunch, dinner
specials, and room service.

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RESTAURANTS

Mikey V’s Blend Wine Room Fugazzis Bistro
Mexican Restaurant 115 E. Main St. 127 W. Main St.
209 E. Tulare Ave. Visalia, CA 93291 Visalia, CA 93291
Tulare, CA 93274 (559) 747-2124 (559) 625-0496
(559) 688-8998 Brewbakers Brewing Company FugazzisBistro.com
Pho 99 Noodle House 219 E. Main St. Gozen Japanese
231 North K St. Visalia, CA 93291 1115 W. Caldwell Ave., Suite A
Tulare, CA 93274 (559) 627-2739 Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 688-2128 BrewbakersBrewingCo.com (559) 622-8988
Que Pasa Black Bear Diner GozenJapaneseRestaurant.com
1594 Hillman St. 900 S. Mooney Blvd. Jack & Charlie’s
Tulare, CA 93274 Visalia, CA 93277 204 E. Oak Ave.
(559) 684-0600 (559) 635-1260 Visalia, CA 93291
Rosa’s Trattoria The Butcher & Baker Café (559) 738-5752
210 E. Tulare Ave. 604 W. Murray Ave. JackAndCharlies.com
Tulare, CA 93274 Visalia, CA 93291 Lamp Liter Grille
(559) 467-5681 (559) 732-6439 3300 W. Mineral King Ave.
Salles Café Visalia, CA 93291
2082 North V St. Café California (559) 732-4511
Tulare, CA 93274 9000 W. Airport Drive LampLiter.net
(559) 684-9600 Visalia, CA 93277
Triangle Drive-In Burgers (559) 651-5000
1330 E. Tulare Ave
Tulare, CA 93274 Café India Left of Center
(559) 571-0779 211 W. Main St. 699 W. Center Ave.
Vejar’s Mexican Restaurant Visalia, CA 93291 Visalia, CA 93291
1293 South K St. (559) 739-1039 (559) 733-2582
Tulare, CA 93274 Canton Chinese Restaurant LeftOfCenterVisalia.com
(559) 688-0355 419 E. Main St. Little Italy
Vejarsonk.com Visalia, CA 93291 303 W. Main St.
VIP Pizza (559) 732-5716 Visalia, CA 93291
235 South K St. Component Coffee Lab (559) 734-2906
Tulare, CA 93274 513 E. Center Ave. LampLiter.net
(559) 688-2011 Visalia, CA 93291
VIPPizzaTulare.net (559) 372-0064 Marriot t Greatroom
Wayback Burgers ComponentCoffeeLab.com 300 S. Court St.
505 E. Tulare Ave. Crawdaddy’s Visalia, CA 93291
Tulare, CA 93274 333 E. Main St. (559) 622-2012
(559) 467-5070 Visalia, CA 93291 Marriott.com/vismc
WaybackBurgers.com (559) 625-5300
Wimpy’s Hamburgers CrawdaddysVisalia.com Orange Works Café
1417 E. Tulare Ave. 209 W. Main St., Suite C
Tulare, CA 93274 Davorn’s Place Visalia, CA 93921
(559) 688-2527 400 N. Willis St. (559) 624-1233
Visalia, CA 93291 OrangeWorksVisalia.com
VISALIA (559) 733-4885 Pita Kabob Gastropub
Double LL Steakhouse 227 N. Court St.
210 Café 401 E. Center Ave. Visalia, CA 93921
210 W. Center Ave. Visalia, CA 93291 (559) 627-2337
Visalia, CA 93291 (559) 627-1126 pitakabob.com
(559) 739-9009 Downtown Rookies Bar & Grill Quesadilla Gorilla
210Life.com 215 E. Main St. 302 W. Main St.
Alejandra’s Mexican Food Visalia, CA 93291 Visalia, CA 93921
314 W. Main St. (559) 732-1200 (559) 636-6375
Visalia, CA 93291 DowntownRookies.com quesadillagorilla.net
(559) 636-3215 Farm Fresh Bowls
AlejandrasOnMain1.com 5427 W. Cypress Ave.
BarrelHouse Brewing Visalia, CA 93277
521 E. Main St. (559) 732-5600
Visalia, CA 93292
(559) 713-6690
Bistro di Bufala
208 W. Main St.
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 802-3469

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Stacked Bar and Grill Tommy’s Restaurant RESTAURANTS
531 E. Main St. 130 N. Encina St.
Visalia, CA 93292 Visalia, CA 93291 New China
(559) 372-8480 (559) 627-6077 250 E. Antelope Ave.
The PhD TommysDowntown.com Woodlake, CA 93286
208 W. Main St. Valhalla Restaurant (559) 564-8552
Visalia, CA 93291 314 W. Center Ave. Pizza Factory
(559) 802-3469 Visalia, CA 93291 250 E. Antelope Ave.
The Planing Mill (559) 627-2113 Woodlake, CA 93286
Artisan Pizzeria Vintage Press (559) 564-3348
778 E. Center Ave. 216 N. Willis St. PizzaFactory.com/Locations/
Visalia, CA 93292 Visalia, CA 93291 Woodlake
(559) 713-0818 (559) 733-3033 Runway Café
PlaningMillPizza.com TheVintagePress.com 595 S. Valencia Blvd.
Ryan’s Restaurant Woodlake, CA 93286
3103 S. Mooney Blvd. WOODLAKE (559) 564-3986
Visalia, CA 93277 Subway
(559) 734-8394 Dora’s 159 E. Antelope Ave.
Southern Pacific Depot 148 E. Antelope Ave. Woodlake, CA 93286
207 E. Oak Ave. Woodlake, CA 93286 (559) 564-8058
Visalia, CA 93291 (559) 564-2606
(559) 732-8611 Las Espuelas Super Taco
DepotVisalia.com 133 N. Valencia Ave. 148 E. Antelope Ave.
Taylor Brothers Woodlake, CA 93286 Woodlake, CA 93286
Hot Dogs (559) 564-8206 (559) 564-3235
206 N. Encina St. Munchies Woodlake Drive-In
Visalia, CA 93291 136 N. Valencia Blvd. 222 N. Valencia Blvd.
(559) 732-2781 Woodlake, CA 93286 Woodlake, CA 93286
Tazz.Coffee (559) 769-2005 (559) 564-8439
501 W. Main St. www.munchiescoffee.com
Visalia CA 93291
(559) 636-1611

401 E. Center Ave., Visalia The good eatin'
steakhouse
559 627-1126
Serving Choice and Prime
Home of the Double LL Bone In Ribeye! Midwest beef
Steaks broiled over oak coals
doublelsteakhouse.com World class wine list
Full service saloon
specializing in fine bourbons
and ryes
Large banquet facilities.
Banquet menu available
on request.

Serving dinner only • Starting at 4:30

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SHOPPING

Whether you’re looking for fabulous family-owned boutiques,
grandma’s antique treasures, popular retailers or the best deals at
an expansive outlet center, Tulare County is a shopper’s paradise!

VISALIA Janeen’s Furniture Visalia Mall
Gallery 2031 S. Mooney Blvd.
Brown’s Shoe Fit Company 220 W. Main St. Visalia, CA 93277
201 W. Main St. Visalia, CA 93291 (559) 636-0629
Visalia, CA 93291 (559) 625-8884 visaliamall.com
(559) 734-4152 janeensfurniture.com
brownsshoeco.com Joshua Tree PORTERVILLE
Letter and Grain 505 W. Center Ave.
115 N. West St. Visalia, CA 93291 Born 2 Shop
Visalia, CA 93291 (559) 740-7914 Children’s Boutique
(559) 901-3513 Visalia Harley-Davidson 1482 W. Olive Ave.
Naturally Nuts 30681 Hwy. 99 Porterville, CA 93257
1830 W. Caldwell Ave. Visalia, CA 93291 (559) 784-4427
Visalia, CA 93277 (559) 733-4647 Calico Mermaid
(559) 735-9121 visaliaharley.com 122 N. Main St.
naturallynuts.com Porterville, CA 93257
Pacific Treasures & Gourmet (559) 793-2510
114 E. Main St. calicomermaid.com
Visalia, CA 93291 Country Pleasures
(559) 733-0213 177 N. Main St.
pacifictreasuresgourmetca.com Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 784-6451

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Earth Angel Family Treasures SHOPPING
207 N. Main St. 169 E. Pine St.
Porterville, CA 93257 Exeter, CA 93221 When Pigs Fly Antiques
(559) 781-1144 (559) 827-5060 228 N. Kaweah Ave.
Plano Jerky Main Street Exeter Exeter, CA 93221
697 S. Plano St. 145 North E St. (559) 594-5155
Porterville, CA 93257 Exeter, CA 93221
(559) 781-3487 (559) 592-5578 SPRINGVILLE
planojerky.com Pine Street Relics
Red Rock Ranch Mercantile 201 E. Pine St. Gifford’s
183 N. Main St. Exeter, CA 93221 35637 Hwy. 190
Porterville, CA 93257 (559) 592-4170 Springville, CA 93265
(559) 854-7127 Pollen Ranch (559) 539-2637
RedRockRanchMercantile.com 255 E. Pine St. Patton House
Stafford’s Exeter, CA 93221 35559 Hwy. 190
Chocolate & Coffee (559) 594-8460 Springville, CA 93265
114 N. Main St. pollenranch.com (559) 539-3993
Porterville, CA 93257 Mustard Seed Acre
(559) 784-6640 444 North F St. Pierpoint General
staffordschocolates.com Exeter, CA 93221 Store and Lodging
(559) 730-6626 801 Hwy. 190
EXETER Springville, CA 93265
Randy’s Rusty (559) 483-9110
By The Water Tower Creations PierpointOnTheMighty190.com
Antiques 116 North E St.
141 South B St. Exeter, CA 93221 TULARE
Exeter, CA 93221
(559) 594-4060 Rosemary & Thyme Hedgerow House
Etc. 121 ½ South E St. 321 North L St.
Explore the Collection & 236 E. Pine St. Tulare, CA 93274
161 North E St. Exeter, CA 93221 (559) 686-5068
Exeter, CA 93221 (559) 592-1956 Marianna’s Classic
(559) 592-1516 Boutique
Exeter Raceway & Hobbies 1365 E. Prosperity Ave.
130 E. Maple St. Tulare, CA 93274
Exeter, CA 93221 (559) 684-1900
(559) 592-4883 Tulare Outlet Center
exeterhobbies.com 1407 Retherford St.
Tulare, CA 93274
Exeter Mercantile Co. Rocky Hill Antiques (559) 684-9091
258 E. Pine St. 297 N. Spruce Road tulareoutletcenter.com
Exeter, CA 93221 Exeter, CA 93221
(559) 592-2122 (559) 592-9115 THREE RIVERS
exetermercantile.com Rose Petals & Rust
Exeter Mural Gallery 158 E. Pine St. A-1 Totem Market
& Gift Shop Exeter, CA 93221 & Gifts
119 South E St. (559) 592-3960 45186 Sierra Drive
Exeter, CA 93221 rosepetalsandrust.com Three Rivers, CA 93271
(559) 592-3160 The Grove Antiques (559) 561-4463
221 E. Pine St. Gathered
Exeter, CA 93221 40838 Sierra Drive
(559) 471-9240 Three Rivers, CA 93271
(559) 730-6848

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SHOPPING River’s Edge Boutique Three Rivers Mercantile
Heart’s Desire 41667 Sierra Drive 41152 Sierra Drive
42249 Sierra Drive Three Rivers, CA 93271 Three Rivers, CA 93271
Three Rivers, CA 93271 (559) 561-4290 (559) 561-2378
(559) 561-4401 Sayler Saddlery threermercantile.doitbest.com
41891-B Sierra Drive Village Antiques
Reimer’s Candies Three Rivers, CA 93271 41665 Sierra Drive
& Gifts (559) 561-4545 Three Rivers, CA 93271
42375 Sierra Drive saylersaddlery.com (559) 310-7270
Three Rivers, CA 93271 Spirit Hill
(559) 561-4576 Art Studio & Gallery
reimerscandies.com 43641 Skyline Drive
Three Rivers, CA 93271
(559) 561-3463
The Thingerie
40915 Sierra Drive
Three Rivers, CA 93271
(559) 561-4883
Three Rivers Drug
& Gifts
40893 Sierra Drive
Three Rivers, CA 93271
(559) 561-4217

The Walter Fry
Story

In 1881, 29-year-old Walter Fry arrived in Tulare
County from Illinois. After working for a month
as a “tree feller,” he and four men cut down a
giant sequoia. Fry counted the 3,266 growth
rings and quit his job, stating, “I will never do
that again.” It was a moment that would change
the trajectory of his life.
By the time Fry retired at age 71, he had served
as a park ranger, park superintendent,
author, guide and federal judge, dedicated
to preserving giant sequoias. In the coming
decades, there were many other Tulare County
residents who, like Walter Fry, stepped
forward to help save these unique natural
treasures for the world to enjoy.

After cutting down a 3,266-year-old giant sequoia and counting the growth
rings, tree feller Walter Fry quit his job, stating, “I will never do that again.”

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SHOPPING

COACH OUTLET
NIKE FACTORY STORE
BANANA REPUBLIC FACTORY STORE
TOMMY HILFIGER
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50 DESIGNER BRANDS
UP TO 70% OFF EVERYDAY!

TULARE OUTLETS
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ESTAATY. R. EST.

Whether it’s a high-end hotel, a cozy B&B, a secluded cabin or a
peaceful farm, we have the perfect place for you to hang your hat
and call “home” during your stay.

PETS RESTAURANT RV PARKING COMP BREAKFAST SWIMMING POOL

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LODGING

CAMP NELSON The Clover House Manor SEQUOIA & KINGS
224 North E St. CANYON NAT’L
Camp Nelson Lodge Exeter, CA 93221 PARKS/SEQUOIA
1699 Nelson Drive (559) 594-8219 NAT’L FOREST
Springville, CA 93265 Facebook.com/CloverHouseManor
(559) 542-0904 Bearpaw
campnelsonlodge.com LEMON COVE High Sierra Camp
(866) 807-3598
Pierpoint Lodging Plantation Bed VisitSequoiaKingsCanyon.com/
801 Hwy. 190 & Breakfast bearpaw
Springville, CA 93265 33038 Sierra Drive
(559) 483-9110 Lemon Cove, CA 93244 Cedar Grove Lodge
pierpointonthe (559) 597-2555 (877) 436-9615
mighty190.com theplantation.net VisitSequoiaKingsCanyon.com/
cedar-grove-lodge
DINUBA
LINDSAY Grant Grove Cabins
Best Western Americana (877) 436-9615
1450 S. Alta Ave. Super 8 Lindsay VisitSequoiaKingsCanyon.com/
Dinuba, CA 93618 Olive Tree grant-grove-cabins
(559) 595-8401 390 Hwy. 65 John Muir Lodge
bestwestern.com/americana Lindsay, CA 93247 (877) 436-9615
Holiday Inn Express (559) 562-5188 VisitSequoiaKingsCanyon.com/
375 S. Alta Ave. john-muir-lodge
Dinuba, CA 93618 PORTERVILLE Montecito
(559) 595-1500 Sequoia Lodge
hiexpress.com Best Western (800) 227-9900 – Reservations
Naylor Organic Porterville Inn (559) 565-3388 – Front Desk
Farm Stay 350 W. Montgomery Ave. mslodge.com
38918 Road 64 Porterville, CA 93257 Sequoia High Sierra Camp
Dinuba, CA 93618 (559) 781-7411 in Giant Sequoia National
(559) 591-6051 bestwesternporterville.com Monument
naylororganicfarmstay.com Holiday Inn Express (866) 654-2877
840 S. Jaye St. sequoiahighsierracamp.com
EXETER Porterville, CA 93257 Stony Creek Lodge
(559) 782-1200 (877) 828-1440
Best Western holidayinnexpress.com sequoia-kingscanyon.com
Exeter Inn & Suites Motel 6 Wuksachi Lodge in Sequoia
805 S. Kaweah Ave. 935 W. Morton Ave. National Park
Exeter, CA 93221 Porterville, CA 93257 (888) 252-5757
(559) 592-8118 or (559) 781-7600 VisitSequoiaKingsCanyon.com/
(800) 205-6351 motel6.com lodging
bwexeterinn.com
Kaweah Motel PONDEROSA
319 S. Kaweah Ave.
Exeter, CA 93221 Ponderosa Lodge
(559) 592-2961 56692 Aspen Drive
Springville, CA 93265
(559) 542-2579
pondolodge.com

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LODGING

SPRINGVILLE Rio Sierra Riverhouse Comfort Suites
41997 Sierra Drive 1021 N. Blackstone St.
Springville Inn Three Rivers, CA 93271 Tulare, CA 93274
35634 Hwy. 190 (559) 561-4720 (559) 687-1246
Springville, CA 93265 rio-sierra.com comfortsuites.com
(559) 483-9525 Riata Ranch
springvilleinnhotel.com 42390 N. Kaweah River Drive Hampton Inn & Suites
Three Rivers, CA 93271 1100 N. Cherry St.
THREE RIVERS (559) 303-0729 Tulare, CA 93274
RiataRanchInternational.org (559) 686-8700
Buckeye Tree Lodge Sequoia Motel tularesuites.hamptoninn.com
46000 Sierra Drive 43000 Sierra Drive
Three Rivers, CA 93271 Three Rivers, CA 93271 Fairfield Inn & Suites
(559) 561-5900 (559) 561-4453 1225 Hillman St.
buckeyetree.com sequoiamotel.com Tulare, CA 93274
Sequoia River Dance (559) 686-4700
Comfort Inn & Suites Bed & Breakfast fairfieldinn.com
40820 Sierra Drive 40534 Cherokee Oaks Drive
Three Rivers, CA 93271 Three Rivers, CA 93271 Holiday Inn Express
(559) 561-9000 (559) 561-4411 & Suites
[email protected] sequoiariverdance.com 1016 E. Prosperity Ave.
Tulare, CA 93274
Cort Cottage Sequoia Village Inn (559) 685-9500
P.O. Box 245 45971 Sierra Drive hiexpress.com
Three Rivers, CA 93271 Three Rivers, CA 93271
(559) 561-4671 sequoiavillageinn.com La Quinta Inn & Suites
cortcottage.com 1500 Cherry Court
Gateway Lodge Sierra Lodge Tulare, CA 93274
& Restaurant 43175 Sierra Drive (559) 685-8900
45978 Sierra Drive Three Rivers, CA 93271 laquintatulareca.com
Three Rivers, CA 93271 (559) 561-3681
(559) 561-4133 sierra-lodge.com Motel 6
gateway-sequoia.com 1111 N. Blackstone St.
The River Jewel Suites Tulare, CA 93274
Kaweah River Horse 43325 Sierra Drive (559) 686-1611
& Guest Ranch Three Rivers, CA 93271 99 Palms Inn & Suites
40443 Sierra Drive (559) 799-8201 26442 N. Hwy. 99
Three Rivers, CA 93271 theriverjewel.com Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 736-2187 (559) 688-0501
kaweahriverhorseand- Western Holiday Lodge 99palmsinn.biz
guestranch.com 40105 Sierra Drive
Lazy J Ranch Motel Three Rivers, CA 93271 Quality Inn
39625 Sierra Drive (888) 523-9291 1010 E. Prosperity Ave.
Three Rivers, CA 93271 westernholidaylodge.net Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 561-4449 (559) 686-3432
[email protected] TULARE qualityinn.choicehotels.com
Red Roof Inn
Log House Lodge Best Western Plus 1183 N. Blackstone St.
42182 Mynatt Drive Town & Country Lodge Tulare, CA 93274
Three Rivers, CA 93271 1051 N. Blackstone St. (559) 686-0985
(559) 561-3017 Tulare, CA 93274
loghouselodge.com (559) 688-7537
bestwesterntulare.com

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NEWLY RENOVATED

IT’S NOT ONLY ABOUT
WHERE YOU’RE GOING,

IT’S ABOUT
WHERE YOU’RE STAYING

TRAVEL BRILLIANTLY!

VISALIA CONVENTIONS
AT THE CONVENTION CENTER GROUPS AND MEETINGS
SOCIAL EVENTS
WEDDINGS

Marriott Catering Services available
at the Convention Center
300 S. Court Street I Visalia CA 93291
559.636.1111

www.marriott.com/vismc

LODGING

VISALIA Majestic Inn FARM STAYS
4545 W. Noble Ave.
America’s Best Value Inn Visalia,CA 93291 BeeGreen Farm
623 W. Main St. (559) 732-4591 Certified Organic
Visalia, CA 93291 Farm & Farm Stay
(559) 636-3171 Motel 6 41849 North Fork Drive
4545 W. Noble Ave. Three Rivers, CA 93271
Comfort Suites Downtown Visalia, CA 93277 (559) 804-6448
210 E. Acequia Ave. (559) 732-5611 beegreenfarm.com
Visalia, CA 93291 motel6.com Naylor Organic
(559) 738-1700 Family Farm Stay
visalialodging.com Residence Inn by Marriott 38918 Road 64
Best Western Sequoia (Coming in 2020; Dinuba, CA 93618
9300 W. Airport Drive call for availability) (559) 591-6051
Visalia, CA 93277 205 N. Plaza Drive naylorsorganicfarmstay.com
(559) 651-3700 Visalia, CA 93291
comfortinn.com/hotel- (559) 205-1515 Paternoster Farms
visalia-california-CAA78 Marriott.com Vacation Cottages
Sequoia Lodge 26689 Ave. 96
Fairfield Inn by Marriott 1400 S. Mooney Blvd. Terra Bella, CA 93270
140 S. Akers St. Visalia, CA 93277 (559) 535-4277
Visalia, CA 93291 (559) 732-6641 paternosterfarms.com
(559) 636-7600 SequoiaLodgeVisalia.com
marriott.com/hotels/travel/visfi- Super 8 VACATION RENTALS
fairfield-inn-visalia 4801 W. Noble Ave.
Visalia, CA 93277 Hummingbird Cottage at
Hampton Inn (559) 627-2885 Seven Sycamores Ranch
4747 W. Noble Ave. 32985 Road 164
Visalia, CA 93277 Visalia Marriott at the Ivanhoe, CA 93235
(559) 732-3900 Convention Center (559) 798-0557
visalia.hamptoninn.com 300 S. Court St. sevensycamoresranch.com/
Visalia, CA 93291 hummingbird-cottage
Holiday Inn Express (559) 636-1111 Sequoia Vacation Rentals
5625 W. Cypress Ave. marriott.com/vismc 41847 Sierra Drive
Visalia, CA 93277 Three Rivers, CA 93271
(559) 627-0600 (559) 302-7041
sequoiavacationrentals.com
Lamp Liter Inn Wyndham Visalia Sequoia Mountain Rentals
3300 W. Mineral King Ave. 9000 W. Airport Drive 298 Linder Drive #3
Visalia, CA 93291 Visalia, CA 93277 Camp Nelson, CA 93208
(559) 732-4511 (559) 651-5000 (559) 542-0812
lampliter.net wyndhamvisalia.com sequoiamountainrentals.com

La Quinta Inn & Suites WOODLAKE Kaweah Park Resort
Visalia/Sequoia Gateway 40457 Sierra Drive
5438 W. Cypress Ave. Wicky Up Ranch Three Rivers, CA 93271
Visalia, CA 93277 Bed & Breakfast (559) 561-4424
(559) 739-9800 22702 Ave. 344 kaweahparkresort.com
laquintavisaliasequoiagate Woodlake, CA 93286 Sequoia Park
way.com (559) 564-8898 View House
wickyup.com 44255 Sierra Drive
Three Rivers, CA 93271
(310) 838-5855

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LODGING

Leisure, Business
Inviting…

2019 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence

2019 Large Business of the Year

Restaurant, Lounge and Room Service

Fitness Center 24/7

Business Center 24/7

Free WiFi

Heated Indoor Pool & Whirlpool

Seasonal Outdoor Pool

Ample Free Parking 9000 W Airport Drive, Visalia, CA 93277
100% Smoke Free P: 559-651-5000 | F: 559-651-2036
256 Guest Rooms & Suites
wyndhamvisalia.com

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Southern Sierra
Real Estate Cabins
1734 James Drive • Camp Nelson, CA 93208
(559) 542-1500
southernsierrarealestate.com
Skyline Mountain Escape
43627 Skyline Drive • Three Rivers, CA 93271
(559) 786-2701
[email protected]

RV PARKS / CAMPGROUND

California Hot Springs
Resort & RV Park
42177 Hot Springs Drive
California Hot Springs, CA 93207
(661) 548-6582
www.cahotsprings.com

Deer Creek RV Park
10679 S. Main St. • Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 781-3337
Friends RV Park
9849 Road 232, #22 • Terra Bella, CA 93270
(559) 535-0144
Kaweah Park Resort
40457 Sierra Drive, P.O. Box 1092 • Three
Rivers, CA 93271, (559) 561-4424
kaweahparkresort.com
Kings River RV Resort
39700 Road 28 • Kingsburg, CA 93631
(559) 897-0351
KOA Visalia/Sequoia National Park
7480 Ave. 308 • Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 651-0544
koa.com/campgrounds/visalia
Lemon Cove/ Sequoia
Campground & RV Park
32075 Sierra Drive • Lemon Cove, CA 93244
(559) 597-2346
Quail Valley RV Park
40587 Hot Springs Road
California Hot Springs, CA 93207
(661) 548-6299, quailvalleyrv.com
Sequoia RV Ranch
43490 North Fork Drive
Three Rivers, CA 93271, (559) 561-4333
sequoiarvranch.com
Sun & Fun RV Park
1000 E. Rankin Road • Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 686–5779
Three Rivers Hideaway
43365 Sierra Drive • Three Rivers, CA 93271
(559) 561-4413, threerivershideaway.com
Tule Campground at Success Lake
Success Valley Drive, Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 784-0215
Tule, P.O. Box 1072, Porterville, CA 93258

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LODGING

.

at historic California Hot Springs Resort

Above the fog, below the snow!

RV Park with Complete Hookups, Restrooms and Showers
Café • Grocery Store • Ice Cream • Gift Shop

Enhance your visit to the Sequoias with our geothermal
heated pool and sun deck, surrounded by the beauty of

the Sierras. For rates, days and times, call or visit
CaHotSprings.com.

CALIFORNIA
HOT SPRINGS

SINCE 1882
661 548-6582 • CaHotSprings.com • Like us on Facebook
PO Box 146, California Hot Springs, CA 93207 • Closed Thursdays

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CONTACT US

OUTFITTERS & Sequoia & Kings Canyon Kaweah Oaks
EQUIPMENT National Parks Preserve
(559) 565-3341 (559) 738-0211
Alta Market & Ski Shop nps.gov/seki sequoiariverlands.org
at Wuksachi Lodge Sequoia National Forest Lake Kaweah
64740 Wuksachi Way & Giant Sequoia National (559) 597-2301
Sequoia National Park Monument recreation.gov
(866) 807-3598 (559) 781-1500 Mooney Grove Park
www.fs.usda.gov/sequoia (559) 624-7227
Ponderosa Lodge Springville Chamber www.tularecounty.ca.gov/cao/
56692 Aspen Drive of Commerce index.cfm/general-
Springville, CA 93265 (559) 539-0100 services/parks-and-recreation
(559) 542-2579 springville.ca.us Pixley Wildlife
pondolodge.com National Refuge
Tulare Chamber fws.gov/kern/refuges/pixley
Grant Grove Market of Commerce Sequoia Parks Conservancy
at Grant Grove Village (559) 686-1547 (559) 565-3759
86728 Hwy. 180 tularechamber.org sequoiaparksconservancy.org
Kings Canyon National Park Sequoia Recreation
(559) 335-5500 Tulare County California Land Management
visitsequoia.com/grant-grove- Tourism & Film (650) 322-1181
restaurant Commission clm-services.com
(559) 624-7021 Success Lake
Montecito Sequoia FilmTulareCounty.com (559) 784-0215
Lodge Ski Shop recreation.gov
63410 Generals Highway Three Rivers Historical Museum
Kings Canyon National Park (559) 561-2707
(559) 565-3388 x208 3rmuseum.org
mslodge.com Tule River Historical Society
(559) 539-6314
COMMUNITY Visit Visalia springville.ca.us
PARTNERS (559) 334-0141 Tulare County Treasures
VisitVisalia.com tularecountytreasures.org
City of Farmersville
(559) 747-0458 Visalia Chamber of Commerce TRANSPORT
cityoffarmersville-ca.gov (559) 734-5876
City of Woodlake visaliachamber.org AMTRAK
(559) 564-8055 Woodlake Chamber (800) 872-7245
cityofwoodlake.com (559) 564-3559 amtrak.com
Dinuba Chamber of Commerce woodlakechamber.org Classic Charter
(559) 591-2707 (877) 687-2345
dinubachamber.com HELPFUL classiccharter.com
Exeter Chamber of Commerce INFORMATION
(559) 592-2919 Fresno Yosemite
exeterchamber.com Arts Consortium International Airport
(559) 802-3266 (559) 621-4500
Porterville Chamber artsconsortium.org flyfresno.com
of Commerce Colonel Allensworth
(559) 784-7502 State Park Sequoia Shuttle
portervillechamber.org (661) 849-3433 (877) 404-6473
www.parks.ca.gov/allensworth sequoiashuttle.com
Three Rivers V-LINE
Chamber of Commerce Kaweah Urgent Care Visalia-Fresno Shuttle
(559) 561-3300 KaweahDelta.org/wait (877) 404-6473
www.threeriverschamber.org Two Locations: ridevline.com
1633 S. Court St.
Visalia, CA 93277 and
3600 W. Flagstaff Ave.
Visalia, CA 93291

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