Fresno

Fresno is a city in California's San Joaquin Valley that serves as a distribution center for agricultural goods from the region. Wide streets run through residential neighborhoods and low buildings spread across a broad area, surrounded by flat farmland stretching to the horizon.

A railroad station established in 1872 marked the beginning of settlement, which grew rapidly as irrigation systems turned dry land into productive fields. Throughout the 20th century, the city drew workers from different countries who found employment in the expanding agricultural industry.

Families gather on weekends in parks shaded by old trees, while farmers markets bring fresh produce from the surrounding fields directly into town. The community celebrates festivals year round that reflect the agricultural roots and the immigrant communities who have worked the valley for generations.

The city sits less than 100 kilometers from Yosemite National Park and offers flights to several cities in the western United States. Most attractions and services are reachable by car, as public transit options remain limited.

An underground garden maze spreads across multiple levels below ground, where fruit trees grow through openings in the ceiling that let sunlight filter down. The builder dug the rooms and tunnels by hand over several decades to escape the summer heat.

Location: Fresno County

Inception: 1872

Elevation above the sea: 94 m

Address: Fresno, CA, USA

Website: https://fresno.gov

GPS coordinates: 36.78167,-119.79222

Latest update: December 2, 2025 22:52