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Visalia Beer Tour: What's on Tap in Visalia's Microbrewery District?

Visalia Beer Tour: What's on Tap in Visalia's Microbrewery District?

What do you get when you combine the freshest hops in the state from the most productive farming area in the nation and a vibrant downtown full of beer entrepreneurs and connoisseurs?

9 Can't Miss Sequoia National Park Attractions

9 Can't Miss Sequoia National Park Attractions

When you visit Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks be sure to see these top 9 places including the General Sherman Tree.

10 Free things to do when visiting Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Park

10 Free things to do when visiting Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Park

We have uncovered some hidden secrets and reveal top tips for FREE things to see and do when visiting Visalia and our nearby Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks.

July 4th Celebration in Visalia

July 4th Celebration in Visalia

The July 4th holiday is a day for celebrating. Visit Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, find the best, family friendly things to do in Visalia, California and celebrate Independence Day.

Travel News and Resources

Travel News and Resources

Beyond the World Ag Expo Gates -Things to do

Beyond the World Ag Expo Gates -Things to do

More than 100,000 visitors are expected to make their way to Tulare County for the 2023 World Ag Expo happening Feb. 14-16. As arguably the “largest agriculture event on the planet,” World Ag Expo is a convention unlike any other.

Best of Visalia Food Tour

Best of Visalia Food Tour

Discover Visalia's rich food scene and discover some of the best places to eat when you follow the Best of Visalia Food Tour.

10 Ways to Kickstart Your Vacation Planning

10 Ways to Kickstart Your Vacation Planning

Whether the time is right for you to hit the road now or you are content to start dreaming about your next adventure, there is a day set aside where you can get started: January 26 is National Plan for Vacation Day – the perfect time to turn dreams into action.

2022 Visalia Holiday Gift Guide

2022 Visalia Holiday Gift Guide

Here is the 2022 Visalia Holiday Gift Guide! This carefully curated suggestions for the best holiday gifts for everyone on your list offers our top ten best buys in Visalia, California.

10 Things to do in Visalia California for Halloween

10 Things to do in Visalia California for Halloween

Get a Taste of Visalia with these Fall Events

Get a Taste of Visalia with these Fall Events

These Fall events in Visalia should be part of a visit to Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks. These family-friendly events: the Dark Sky Festival, the Taste the Arts Festival, the Taste of Downtown and others are must-do activities.

Enticing Outdoor Adventures

Enticing Outdoor Adventures

The nearby mountains, foothills, lakes and rivers provide visitors to Visalia plenty of enticing outdoor adventures.

2021 Visalia Holiday Gift Guide

2021 Visalia Holiday Gift Guide

Visalia, California has a 2021 holiday gift guide with suggestions for perfect gifts. Gift ideas like Sequoia and Kings Canyon national park annual passes, museum memberships, foodie gifts are just some of the ideas included on the Visalia 2021 gift guide and available when you shop in Visalia.

Weekend Vacation Ideas for Families

Weekend Vacation Ideas for Families

Discover Visalia for family friendly vacation ideas for weekend getaways or summer vacation.

2021 Father's Day Gift Guide

2021 Father's Day Gift Guide

Visit Visalia has its list of top Father’s Day gift ideas for 2021. Get ideas for outdoors dads, foodie dads, road trip dads and more.

Team Building and Client Connections

Team Building and Client Connections

From employee team building to client connections, DoorDash and Uber Eats can help you stay in touch. Have a meal delivered from one of the many restaurants in downtown Visalia.

The Gift of Love

The Gift of Love

The heart of Visalia still beats with romance with lots of unique ways to spend time with those you love.

2020 Visalia Holiday Gift Guide

2020 Visalia Holiday Gift Guide

Sequoia and Kings Canyon national park annual passes, museum memberships, foodie gifts are just some of the great gift ideas that make the Visalia 2020 gift guide. We let you know all of the best places to shop to get that perfect gift.

Give the Gift of Travel

Give the Gift of Travel

Shop small, go home big with local finds in Visalia

Shop small, go home big with local finds in Visalia

Looking for the best place to shop on Small Business Saturday? Check out these Visalia boutiques in Downtown Visalia during your stay. They are the perfect places to find what you are looking for.

Ultimate Sequoia National Park Road Trips

Ultimate Sequoia National Park Road Trips

Discover why Visalia is the ultimate road trip destination as you explore Visalia, the foothills to the Sierra Nevada mountains and three of California's most iconic national parks: Sequoia, Kings Canyon and Yosemite National Parks.

Great Things to do when Physical Distancing is a Must

Great Things to do when Physical Distancing is a Must

By now, most people are heeding the advice of medical experts and government officials by practicing physical distancing (staying at least 6 feet from one another). Here are some suggestions on what to do during this period of “together but alone.” With miles of trails, beautiful lakes and views beyond compare, this is the place to be for outdoor activity.

Waterfall Adventures

Waterfall Adventures

As winter melts into spring, the snow melts into waterfalls. Experience the beauty of the seasons changing when you visit Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Park in springtime.

The Instagram Traveler

The Instagram Traveler

Rethink the travel experience. Beyond family vacations and business excursions, Visalia is a destination for the adventure seekers. Young millennials and Gen Zers can find new experiences perfect for those profile videos and social stories.

Dine in America's Breadbasket

Dine in America's Breadbasket

Visalia, California is a foodie’s ultimate paradise. With a true farm-to-table mentality, USA Today and Rand McNally named the charming town one of “America’s Best Small Towns for Food.”

Tips to Avoid Food Waste at a Conference or Event

Tips to Avoid Food Waste at a Conference or Event

Have you ever wondered how to prevent food waste at your conference or event?

Majestic Mountain Loop 3 of California's Most Beautiful National Parks

Majestic Mountain Loop 3 of California's Most Beautiful National Parks

See Yosemite, Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks in as little as three days with this self-guided tour.

Get a 'Taste' of Visalia at These Three Fall Festivals

Get a 'Taste' of Visalia at These Three Fall Festivals

Fall in Visalia goes beyond pumpkin spice and festive hayrides with three authentic festivals, each giving a “taste” of the San Joaquin Valley’s rich cultural and artistic heritage.

Visalia Farmer's Market

Visalia Farmer's Market

The Visalia Farmers Market sits in the middle of the most productive farming area in the world. If you’re looking for a savory experience to accent your adventure to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, there’s no better place to discover local produce and goods than at the Visalia Farmers Market.

Take a Ride on the Sequoia Shuttle

Take a Ride on the Sequoia Shuttle

An Insider’s Look at the $20 Tour You Can’t Miss. Summer is here, and if you’re looking for a little adventure—or maybe a lot of adventure—there’s no better time to visit Sequoia National Park.

Top 5 Weekend Get-Away Ideas for Fall Travel

Top 5 Weekend Get-Away Ideas for Fall Travel

Fall is the perfect time for a weekend get-away. The kids are back in school, tourists are back to work and many places that were swamped with visitors are now pleasantly quiet.

Visit Visalia has moved!

Visit Visalia has moved!

Visit Visalia is thrilled to have moved to a new office! Our new location at 112 East Main Street in Visalia, just a block from the Convention Center, is right smack dab in the heart of everything – next to restaurants, boutiques, and entertainment venues. Oh, and did we mention the wine bar across the street?? We can’t wait for you to come see us!

Did You Know Visalia Had A Fort?

Did You Know Visalia Had A Fort?

Did you know that the City of Visalia had a fort called 'Fort Visalia' back in the 1850s? Learn about this interesting bit of Visalia history with notes from Terry Ommen.

Visalia California is Making it Personal

Visalia California is Making it Personal

Midsize cities are increasingly seen as places to find affordable conference rates as well as being approachable and personable destinations.

Sequoia Legacy Tree: A Downtown Treasure

Sequoia Legacy Tree: A Downtown Treasure

In April 2018, Visit Visalia dedicated its newest tourist feature: The Sequoia Legacy Tree. The feature is located in the charming and historic downtown area of the city, on the west side of the US Post Office at Acequia and Court Streets, just a block from Main Street.

ART METHOD SUCCESS - It's not what you think!

ART METHOD SUCCESS - It's not what you think!

Famous Visalians: Do you know these locals?

Famous Visalians: Do you know these locals?

Limitless Travel: A guide for travelers with limited mobility

Limitless Travel: A guide for travelers with limited mobility

Welcome to the New Year

Welcome to the New Year

One Last Summer Adventure

One Last Summer Adventure

Welcome Senior Games Athletes!

Welcome Senior Games Athletes!

Election Madness and our Privilege to Vote

Election Madness and our Privilege to Vote

Get your Taste of Visalia this Month!

Get your Taste of Visalia this Month!

Visalia brings Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks to downtown

Visalia brings Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks to downtown

Catch 'em here: Pokemon love Visalia

Catch 'em here: Pokemon love Visalia

Tips for travel to Sequoia and Kings Canyon

Tips for travel to Sequoia and Kings Canyon

Mather Mountain Party of 1915

Mather Mountain Party of 1915

Guest Blog: Dark Sky Festival

Guest Blog: Dark Sky Festival

Spring Break Fever!

Spring Break Fever!

The Visalia Buzz: April 2014

The Visalia Buzz: April 2014

A Taste of Visalia

A Taste of Visalia

Giant Sequoias in the Running to be Named 8th Wonder of the World

Giant Sequoias in the Running to be Named 8th Wonder of the World

Guest Blog: Venturing Out in Visalia

Guest Blog: Venturing Out in Visalia

Move Over Spring...Summer is Almost Here!

Move Over Spring...Summer is Almost Here!

It's the Gospel Truth...

It's the Gospel Truth...

THIS is the Moment, This is the Time...

THIS is the Moment, This is the Time...

These Are a Few of Our Favorite Things

These Are a Few of Our Favorite Things

87th Annual Trek to the Nation's Christmas Tree

87th Annual Trek to the Nation's Christmas Tree

October Isn't Over Just Yet!

October Isn't Over Just Yet!

Be Our Guest! Undiscovered Travels in Visalia

Be Our Guest! Undiscovered Travels in Visalia

Visalia's Art Scene is On Fire!

Visalia's Art Scene is On Fire!

So Much To Do, So Little Time

So Much To Do, So Little Time

Aebleskivers and Shopping Bags

Aebleskivers and Shopping Bags

Down on the Farm

Down on the Farm

April Showers...

April Showers...

Take Me Out to the Ball Game!

Take Me Out to the Ball Game!

TOMS "One Day Without Shoes"

TOMS "One Day Without Shoes"

Gobble, Gobble!

Gobble, Gobble!

Hello November!

Hello November!

Weekend Happenings

Weekend Happenings

The Corner Cafe

The Corner Cafe

"Taste the Arts"

"Taste the Arts"

Farm Town Lovin'

Farm Town Lovin'

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