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Current Visalia known as the "Gateway to the Sequoias".
Visalia and the Sequoia Region are blessed with natural beauty, rich farmland and some of the the most diverse entertainment options anywhere in California.
Take in one of the numerous festivals happening throughout the year; visit one of our many art galleries or enjoy the harmonic sounds of the Tulare County Symphony in the fabulous Fox Theatre. Explore historic treasures in our museums; discover downtown on our free trolley and savor the finest of dining choices in one of the hundreds of restaurants the city.
Tour one of the worlds most productive and diverse agricultural areas and taste the sweetest oranges in the world; sample local produce at the many fruit stands and farmer's markets that dot the area. Take a hike along interpretive trails; enjoy bird watching, wild flowers, or just the simple pleasure of a quiet stroll through our historic downtown.
Just up the road, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks are a year-round wonderland of spectacular scenery. There you can see the worlds largest living tree - The General Sherman - And Peer into the deepest canyon in North America. Unique experiences abound, and it's all here for you to discover.
Allensworth
Col. Allen Allensworth was a former slave and military hero – the Union army’s highest ranking black soldier – when he founded the colony of Allensworth in 1908. He dreamed it would be a utopian community where African-Americans would achieve independence and self-sufficiency.
The village thrived until a poor water supply and Allensworth’s death in a Southern California traffic accident caused it to slowly die. Today, many of the town’s buildings have been rebuilt to their original specifications.
The Colonel Allensworth State Historic Park is a center for historical, cultural and interpretative black studies. Annual events, such as the Old Time Jubilee in May; Junteenth in June; Founders Day in August and Rededication in October, attract thousands of visitors from all over the state and nation.
Balch Park
Located among beautiful Giant Sequoia trees, Balch Park and Mountain Home State Forest are adjacent camping locations in the Sequoia National Forest.
John Muir loved the area. He wrote fondly about it, saying it was home to “the finest block of the Big Tree forest in the entire belt on the North Fork of the Tule River.” The famous Hercules tree is among the stand of redwoods.
Balch Park is the gateway to beautiful meadows, crater lakes and a wonderful wilderness experience. The 160-acre park has two small stocked ponds and 71-campsites. The campground is one of the most developed in the area - with paved roads, RV spaces, and flush toilets.
Or, consider a custom tailored horseback trip (overnight or day) through remote unspoiled High Sierra Wilderness by booking a trip through the Balch Park Pack Station. With a variety of trips and a stable of gentle, well trained trail horses, the pack station has a vacation for everyone!
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Lake Kaweah
Lake Kaweah was built to control floods that regularly inundated the city of Visalia in wet years. It collects water from the melting snowpack in the Kaweah River watershed that stretches up to the 12,000 ft. elevation. Terminus Dam, the structure that holds the water back, was completed in 1962. It was raised another 17 feet in 2003.
The lake is operated by the U.S. Corps of Army Engineers for conservation and recreation. Water is released during the summer months to irrigate the agricultural crops that have transformed the Valley floor from desert to a rich and abundant garden.
Boating, fishing, swimming, water-skiing, picnicking and camping are favorite lake activities. A boat launch area is located at Lemon hill. The marina rents patio boats, fishing boats and wave runners at daily, half-day and hourly rates. Fishing tackle, bait, snacks, ice and gas are also available at the marina convenience store.
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Planetarium
Astronomy is the oldest of the sciences and the one which has held the strongest grip on our imagination over the centuries. The modern era of space telescopes and sophisticated space probes has brought with it a great expansion of our cosmic horizons and many surprising changes in our understanding of the universe.
The planetarium provides students with the opportunity to explore the wonders of the universe in an exciting and stimulating manner.
The Peña Planetarium features a 30-foot Spitz dome screen, a fully automated Spitz A3P star projector, and a large array of computer-controlled slide, video and special effects projectors. Visitors will take imaginary but realistic trips through our solar system, as well as explore a variety of other astronomy-related topics.
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Sierra Endangered Cat Haven
The Sierra Endangered Cat Haven is an innovative park dedicated to the preservation of wild cats on 100 acres at the edge of the Sequoia National Forest. It is the place to see, photograph and learn about some of the rarest and most beautiful animals in the world.
It is not a rescue organization. The wild cats are chosen carefully for their contributions to education and conservation. On display are tigers, clouded leopards, caracals, snow leopards and jaguars.
Visitors will enjoy an hour-long educational walk along a one-quarter mile wooded trail in the company of a trained tour guide.
Kaweah Oaks Preserve
This 324-acre preserve protects one of the last remaining valley oak riparian forests in the San Joaquin Valley where four creeks carrying water from the Sierra converge. It was preserved through the efforts of local citizens who realized the land’s biological and historical value. It was purchased in 1983 with help from The Nature Conservancy.
Today it is maintained by the Sequoia Riverlands Trust. Kaweah Oaks is home to more than 300 plant and animal species. Uses include research, education and public enjoyment. Amenities include parking, picnic tables, trail benches and restrooms.
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Current Visalia known as the "Gateway to the Sequoias".
Visalia and the Sequoia Region are blessed with natural beauty, rich farmland and some of the the most diverse entertainment options anywhere in California.
Take in one of the numerous festivals happening throughout the year; visit one of our many art galleries or enjoy the harmonic sounds of the Tulare County Symphony in the fabulous Fox Theatre. Explore historic treasures in our museums; discover downtown on our free trolley and savor the finest of dining choices in one of the hundreds of restaurants the city.
Tour one of the worlds most productive and diverse agricultural areas and taste the sweetest oranges in the world; sample local produce at the many fruit stands and farmer's markets that dot the area. Take a hike along interpretive trails; enjoy bird watching, wild flowers, or just the simple pleasure of a quiet stroll through our historic downtown.
Just up the road, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks are a year-round wonderland of spectacular scenery. There you can see the worlds largest living tree - The General Sherman - And Peer into the deepest canyon in North America. Unique experiences abound, and it's all here for you to discover.
Allensworth
Col. Allen Allensworth was a former slave and military hero – the Union army’s highest ranking black soldier – when he founded the colony of Allensworth in 1908. He dreamed it would be a utopian community where African-Americans would achieve independence and self-sufficiency.
The village thrived until a poor water supply and Allensworth’s death in a Southern California traffic accident caused it to slowly die. Today, many of the town’s buildings have been rebuilt to their original specifications.
The Colonel Allensworth State Historic Park is a center for historical, cultural and interpretative black studies. Annual events, such as the Old Time Jubilee in May; Junteenth in June; Founders Day in August and Rededication in October, attract thousands of visitors from all over the state and nation.
Balch Park
Located among beautiful Giant Sequoia trees, Balch Park and Mountain Home State Forest are adjacent camping locations in the Sequoia National Forest.
John Muir loved the area. He wrote fondly about it, saying it was home to “the finest block of the Big Tree forest in the entire belt on the North Fork of the Tule River.” The famous Hercules tree is among the stand of redwoods.
Balch Park is the gateway to beautiful meadows, crater lakes and a wonderful wilderness experience. The 160-acre park has two small stocked ponds and 71-campsites. The campground is one of the most developed in the area - with paved roads, RV spaces, and flush toilets.
Or, consider a custom tailored horseback trip (overnight or day) through remote unspoiled High Sierra Wilderness by booking a trip through the Balch Park Pack Station. With a variety of trips and a stable of gentle, well trained trail horses, the pack station has a vacation for everyone!
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Lake Kaweah
Lake Kaweah was built to control floods that regularly inundated the city of Visalia in wet years. It collects water from the melting snowpack in the Kaweah River watershed that stretches up to the 12,000 ft. elevation. Terminus Dam, the structure that holds the water back, was completed in 1962. It was raised another 17 feet in 2003.
The lake is operated by the U.S. Corps of Army Engineers for conservation and recreation. Water is released during the summer months to irrigate the agricultural crops that have transformed the Valley floor from desert to a rich and abundant garden.
Boating, fishing, swimming, water-skiing, picnicking and camping are favorite lake activities. A boat launch area is located at Lemon hill. The marina rents patio boats, fishing boats and wave runners at daily, half-day and hourly rates. Fishing tackle, bait, snacks, ice and gas are also available at the marina convenience store.
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Planetarium
Astronomy is the oldest of the sciences and the one which has held the strongest grip on our imagination over the centuries. The modern era of space telescopes and sophisticated space probes has brought with it a great expansion of our cosmic horizons and many surprising changes in our understanding of the universe.
The planetarium provides students with the opportunity to explore the wonders of the universe in an exciting and stimulating manner.
The Peña Planetarium features a 30-foot Spitz dome screen, a fully automated Spitz A3P star projector, and a large array of computer-controlled slide, video and special effects projectors. Visitors will take imaginary but realistic trips through our solar system, as well as explore a variety of other astronomy-related topics.
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Sierra Endangered Cat Haven
The Sierra Endangered Cat Haven is an innovative park dedicated to the preservation of wild cats on 100 acres at the edge of the Sequoia National Forest. It is the place to see, photograph and learn about some of the rarest and most beautiful animals in the world.
It is not a rescue organization. The wild cats are chosen carefully for their contributions to education and conservation. On display are tigers, clouded leopards, caracals, snow leopards and jaguars.
Visitors will enjoy an hour-long educational walk along a one-quarter mile wooded trail in the company of a trained tour guide.
Kaweah Oaks Preserve
This 324-acre preserve protects one of the last remaining valley oak riparian forests in the San Joaquin Valley where four creeks carrying water from the Sierra converge. It was preserved through the efforts of local citizens who realized the land’s biological and historical value. It was purchased in 1983 with help from The Nature Conservancy.
Today it is maintained by the Sequoia Riverlands Trust. Kaweah Oaks is home to more than 300 plant and animal species. Uses include research, education and public enjoyment. Amenities include parking, picnic tables, trail benches and restrooms.
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