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With so many things to do and places to see
in Clovis and the surrounding areas in
Central California, you might want to |
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stay with us another day or two. There are
ample outstanding accommodations in town. |
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Clovis is a destination with an array of fun-filled, all-year-round
special family activities, festivals, events, and
other attractions. These are some of the main features that bring
people to the region.
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Clovis offers something for everyone from an
Antiques and Collectible Fair in March to
historical landmarks to superb agricultural
delights |
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at the
Farmers' Market from May through September
to eclectic art galleries to unique and
delightful dining to award winning
entertainment to a children's Easter Egg
Hunt to three fun-filled Clovis Big Hat Days
to four days of excitement at one of the
West's largest rodeo event in April to the
Rumble-to-the-Summit Kick-Off Party for
motorcycle enthusiasts in June to Summer
Music Concerts in the Park to a Peach Party
in July to North American Pole Vault
Championship in August to two fun days of
Clovis Fest in September with hot air
balloons, live entertainment, beautiful
classic cars, tasty food, and a Beer Garden.
There is also an annual Red Hot & Real
Barbeque Cook-Off in September as well as
another Antiques and Collectible Fair in
October. In November, there is a
holiday-themed "One Enchanted Evening" in
Old Town Clovis with free refreshment,
carolers, and horse-drawn trolley rides. On
the following two weekends, Santa makes an
appearance, and there are free horse-drawn
carriage rides around the festive holiday
season-decorated streets of Old Town Clovis.
Also in December are a Christmas Tree
Lighting Ceremony with music provided by
local school choirs and the delightful
Clovis Children's Electric Christmas Parade
with many festive floats.
If you enjoy outdoor activities, you will
have a lot of fun at Island Water Park, Wild
Water Adventures, Wolf Lakes Wolf Lakes
Park,
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Cottonwood Park, Dry Creek Park, Gettysburg Park, Letterman Park,
Stanford/El Paso Park, Treasure Ingmire
Park, Sierra Bicentennial Park, San Gabriel Park, and
Rotary Park.
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Clovis is a perfect starting point for a
gateway to Mother Nature's playground. Come
explore,
experience and
enjoy the |
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magnificent
Yosemite National Park, Kings Canyon and
Sequoia National Parks, beautiful Bass Lake,
Shaver Lake, Mammoth Lake, Millerton Lake,
and Mono Lake. You can see the world's
largest tree ̶ General Sherman
Tree, visit the Giant Forest Museum, climb
world-famous Half Dome, explore Crystal
Cave, visit Giant Sequoia National Monument,
view John Muir Wilderness, tour Sierra
Heritage Scenic Byway, or go fishing at Fort
Washington Beach, horse back riding in
General Grant Grove, or skiing on Sierra
Summit. Whatever adventures you dream of for
your itinerary of outdoor activities, you'll
find them close by with Clovis as your base.
Throughout Central California and the
Central Sierras, many great outdoor
adventures await you all-year-round.
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Come to experience the breathtaking beauty
of 70 miles of Blossom Trail in early
Spring. Then do winery hopping and enjoy
great selections of |
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award-winning, hand crafted wines at
various magnificent vineyards near Clovis and across the San
Joaquin Valley.
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Whether traveling for business or pleasure,
you will find that the City of Clovis and
the surrounding areas offer ample selections |
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of award winning hotels and delicious food from
restaurants offering
delightful international cuisines,
an abundance of superb entertainment, and great shopping
in charming boutiques as well as brand-name department stores.
An endless
array of exciting activities await you in Clovis and the
surrounding areas. So why don't you plan to stay with us
a little longer. Better yet, we would love to have you
come back to visit us again and again. |
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