Miwok Indians used buildings called "roundhouses" on this site for celebrations. When the tribal chief died, it was customary to burn the roundhouse. The one here is a reconstruction of the third roundhouse at this location. Adjacent to the building are an original Miwok dance house, cedar bark houses, a ranch house, a barn and a cemetery. Interpretive panels describe Miwok culture. Open daily; call for hours.

This 15-acre family recreation area includes there 18-hole miniature golf courses, water slides, batting cages, two arcades, speedway race cars, bumper boats and Cap-N-Kid's Fun Factory, an amusement center for children ages 2-12. A picnic area with barbecues is available. Open Sunday through Thursday, from 10:00a.m.-11:00p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 10:00a.m.-1:00a.m. Open daily, 10:00a.m.-1:00a.m., late June through Labor Day.

This community-based center highlights the work of local Mexican- American artists. Both contemporary and period art are featured in six to eight annual shows. The center has a resource library and hosts a lecture series, a film series and performances, including dance, music and theater. The cactus garden, where a popular children's nature program takes place, features a variety of Mexican cacti. Call for hours.

In this tranquil garden, which belongs to Dick and Jackie Duncan, you can wander through more than three landscaped acres and enjoy a waterfall, a pond, a lake filled with koi fish, and sculpture by local artists. The 53 Yoshino cherry trees blossom in mid-March. Open Saturday, form 9:00a.m.-5:00p.m.; Sunday, 10:00a.m.-4:oop.m. Open for group tours on weekdays by appointment.

The Fresno City and County Historical Society has outlined four self guided walking tours highlighting notable architecture. On the Fulton Mall tour you can take a look at the city's early office and civic buildings. The Tower District tour introduces a wide variety of architectural styles, from Victorian to Modern. Other tours explore the Civic center/St. John's Cathedral area and the West Lowell neighborhood. Call fro information or pick up a self-guided tour brochure at the historical society's office in the Kearney Museum, 7160 W. Kearney Boulevard, east of Grantland Avenue in Kearney Park.

Established by Fresno's Mexican Consulate in March 1993, this institute represents 30 centuries of Mexican culture. Also known as IMECAL, its Spanish-language acronym, the center displays contemporary art, traditional crafts and Mayan artifacts. Lectures, performances and special events are offered as well. Call for a calendar. Open Monday through Friday, 10:0a.m.-2:00p.m.

This three-acre Japanese garden, created and funded by the local Japanese community, focuses on the four seasons. The spring section features daffodils and plum and cherry trees. Winter is represented by a pine grove. In the summer area, you'll find large shade trees.. The fall section features birch and tulips and Chinese pistachio trees that burn with autumn colors. The garden also has waterfalls, wooden ridges, a Japanese koi pond and a moon bridge over a lake. Open weekdays, 5:00p.m.-dusk, May to September; weekends, 10:00a.m.-dusk, year-round.

Willow Gardens features a children's petting zoo with farm animals, such as chickens, a donkey, a dwarf cow, goats, pigs, birds and sheep. Open daily, from 9:00a.m. to 4:30p.m.

This self-guided, 67-mile driving tour affords views of the beautiful spring blossoms of the Central Valley's fruit and nut orchards. The season is between February and May; blossoms usually peak during March.. Several historical points of interest are located along the driving tour, including a vintage general store in operation since the 1920's, and some of the county's oldest Victorian homes, dating form the 1880's. Explore the old ghost town of Centerville, founded in 1853, or discover historic Sanger. You'll see the Friant-Kern Canal, which provides the water that sustains the valley's orchards. Fishing and picnicking are popular at lovely Whispering Waters Lakes. Brochures and a map are located at the visitors bureau, 808 M Street south of Kern Street, and at the chamber of commerce, 2331 Fresno Street at N Street (233-4651).

Laying beneath the imposing 2,000-foot Kings Gates, this spectacular cavern sits at the bottom of the deepest canyon in the U.S. Spectacular stalactites hang from the cavern ceilings, and gleaming white stalagmites which formed over a 300,000-year period, line the walls and rise from the cave floor. Guided, 45-minute tours are offered daily on the hour, May through October, 11:00a.m.-4:00p.m. From June to September, the cavern is open daily, form 10:00a.m.-5:00p.m.

A historical valley landmark since 1901, this third-generation family farm located along the Fresno County Blossom Trail grows and sells more than 100 varieties of fruits and vegetables. A fruit stand and produce market are located at the farm. Inside the market, visitors can view an antique bicycle collection and fascinating memorabilia, such as old mannequins, porcelain signs, antique gas pumps and turn-of-the-century model train. Outside is a large collection of antique farm equipment--covered wagons, tractors, plows, cultivators and a Santa Fe caboose. In October, groups may arrange for a hayride tour of this unique farming operation. Open daily, 8:00a.m.- dusk.

Some of California's highest and most rugged terrain can be found in this part of the Sierra Nevada mountains. The best way to experience the beauty and grandeur of this 459,995-acre park is on foot or by horseback. You can head into the back country for several days or take a day hike to spectacular Mist Falls or Lookout Peak for a panoramic view. In Cedar Grove, you'll find a ranger station, stables, a small lodge and three campgrounds with about 400 campsites.

This 402,108-acre national park, the first in California, was established to protect the ancient sequoia redwoods. Begin your trip at one of the park's visitors centers, where you'll find maps, brochures and information about summer ranger-led interpretive programs. Visits Giant Forest Village, where you'll stroll past the grand giant General Sherman, one of the largest trees on earth. This is also a good place to begin a day hike to nearby Crescent Meadows or Moro Rock, which offers a magnificent view. During the winter, activities center around Wolverton for downhill skiing and in the vicinity of Giant Forest Village, where cross-country skiing through groves of giant sequoias is popular. Park accommodations include lodges, cabins and seven campgrounds with more than 620 campsites.

You'll find a number of distinctive structures at the center of historic Hanford. Founded in 1877 as an extension to the Southern Pacific Railroad, Hanford quickly grew into a bustling pioneer town. The Civic Auditorium and the Veteran Building, with their handsome, turn-of-the-century facades, still serve their original functions. The ornate Hanford Theater is here, along with the century-old Taoist Temple, with its restored altar and museum of religious and historical artifacts. The Hanford Jail (circa 1897) currently houses a restaurant, and the monumental Kings County Courthouse and Sheriffs Office/Jail have been converted into Courthouse Square, a shopping area housing restaurants, specialty shops and an antique merry-go-round. Stop by the chamber of commerce at 200 Santa Fe Avenue, Suite D, for a free walking tour map.

Several historic structures have been relocated to this site from around Kingsburg. You'll see a medical building, a general store, a schoolhouse, a service station and an old windmill. The latest addition is a firehouse with an antique fire engine and ambulance. Showcased in the museum are a refurbished schoolroom, antique farm tools, clothing, appliances, photographs and other artifacts and memorabilia. Open by appointment.

This lovely, park-like setting features a self-guided nature trail with interpretive exhibits that highlight the everyday life of the Mono Indians. There are bark houses, stone mortars and acorn granaries. There is also a beautiful flower garden with more than 125 varieties of flowers. Open daily, sunrise to dusk. Self-guided tour brochures are available at the trail entrance.

This historical park features a number of restored 19th -century buildings. You'll see two homes from the 1870s, a jailhouse, a barn, a blacksmith shop, a log flume and several antique wagons. The museum, housed in an old schoolhouse, depicts Madera County's pioneer history. A library and historical research center are also located here. Open Wednesday to Saturday, 1:00p.m.-3:00p.m.; Sunday, from 1:00p.m.-4:00p.m.

This assemblage of historical buildings from the 1880s covers 15 acres and owes its preservation to the late Art Gonzales. In 1980, Gonzales began collecting historic Selma-are buildings and transporting them here. They include a charming Queen Anne Victorian, St. Ansgar's Lutheran Church, the Unger Opera House (now a performing arts theater), a railroad depot, a doctor's office and Selma's first schoolhouse. You'll also see a collection of agricultural equipment and tools, household furnishings toys, and antique medical and office equipment. The village hosts a variety of festivals year-round. Several picnic areas are located on the grounds. Open Monday through Friday, 8:00a.m.-3:30p.m.; weekends, from 10:00a.m.-4:00p.m.