Modesto, California Things to Do

You never have to wonder what to do in Modesto! Explore things to do galore in Modesto, California. Catch a Modesto Nuts minor league baseball game. Uncover the history and mystery of Modesto at the McHenry Museum. Visit the Blue Diamond Almonds Factory and enjoy free tastings. Many other attractions can be found and you're bound to enjoy them all.

Gallo Center for the Arts -

Since 2007, Gallo Center for the Arts has provided audiences of all ages with a range of live performances, including top-name performers like comedian Paul Rodriguez and singers such as The Four Freshman. In addition, the Center is where five resident companies, including Modesto Symphony Orchestra and Townsend Opera Players, perform. www.gallocenter.org

Vintage Faire Mall -

An enclosed two-tiered shopping center, Vintage Faire is home to dozens of exceptional retailers, like Macy's, Gap, Aeropostale, and Abercrombie & Fitch. Visitors will appreciate such eateries as Buffalo Wild Wings, Chipotle, Johnny Carino's, and the Elephant Bar as well as the children's play area. www.shopvintagefairemall.com

Big League Dreams Fields -

Ever dream of playing in a Major League Baseball stadium? Big League Dreams Sports Park playing fields are all scaled replicas of famous Major League stadiums such as Boston's Fenway Park, New York's Polo Grounds, Chicago's Wrigley Fields and are designed to accommodate all participants from youths to seniors! Take a look at their website for a full schedule of tournaments.

Rainbow Fields -

A privately-owned sports complex, Rainbow Fields boasts four lighted softball fields, a field for girls' fast-pitch and youth baseball, a 6,000-square-foot clubhouse, indoor snack bar, and a children's playground area. There's also a year-round indoor teaching facility and a BMX Track right next to the fields. www.rainbowfields.com

Mistlin Sports Complex -

Located just 5 miles from our hotel, is beautiful Mistlin Sports Complex. New! Two 60/90 fields with grass infields and real pitching mounds. Both fields with lights. Fields are the same dimensions as SF Giants Field and Yankee Stadium. If you can hit a homerun here, you can hit one at the real park! Great Location! Right off Highway 99 in Ripon (between Manteca
and Modesto).

Yosemite National Park -

Many tourists stay in Modesto en route to Yosemite National Park, one of the most spectacular destinations in the world. Covering almost 1,200 square miles, the park features giant Sequoia groves and the Yosemite Valley with unparalleled waterfalls, majestic cliffs, and unique rock formations. www.nps.gov/yose/index.htm

John Thurman Field (Modesto Nuts) -

The Minor League Modesto Nuts are an affiliate of the Colorado Rockies of Major League Baseball's National League. Along with great baseball, there are fireworks shows, live acts, and lots of giveaway items. http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/index.jsp?sid=t515

Blue Diamond Almonds Factory -

Constructed in 1969, the Blue Diamond Almonds Factory is the world's largest almond receiving facility, which has storage space for over 140 million pounds of almonds. Visitors are treated to a short video about almond growing and processing. Plus, they can taste almonds as well as other nut products. www.visitmodesto.com/tours/default.asp

McHenry Museum -

Adjacent to the McHenry Mansion, the McHenry Museum is where you'll encounter information surrounding the early days and culture of Modesto. Admission to the museum, which was built in 1912 as a library and then refurbished in 1972, is free. www.mchenrymuseum.org

Sierra Railroad Dinner Train -

Take a ride on the historic Sierra Railroad while indulging in great food, amazing scenery, and top-notch entertainment. America's third oldest railroad, the Sierra Railroad was built in 1897 to connect California's Central Valley to the renowned Gold County. www.sierrarailroad.com

Creekside Golf Course -

Golfers of all skill levels will find Creekside a true challenge. The scenic 18-hole layout, which features three lakes, tricky bunkers, narrow fairways, and very large, very fast greens, requires sure-handed course management along with the use of every club in your bag. www.creeksidegolfclub.com

Downtown Modesto -

There is plenty of things to do in downtown Modesto. Discover a wide array of special boutiques, first-rate restaurants, and classic antique shops. One of the highlights is the Lucas Plaza Statue, which features two teenagers from the early 1960s leaning against the fender of a '57 Chevrolet. It's a tribute to director George Lucas, who based his first hit film, "American Graffiti" on his experiences as a teenager in Modesto. www.visitmodesto.com/visitors/downtown.asp