This place blew me away. I had Rhanda (I think that's the spelling) as a guide and she was SO…read moreterrific. This is a historical landmark and she walked me through every room with great detail on the origin story and the rooms we were in. One of the best tour guides I've had. I have never experienced anything this - you have to really appreciate the amount of work, design and detail by Baldassare Forestiere - truly a feat! Very grateful the family makes this available for tours. Highly recommend if you appreciate gardening, architecture, art, engineering etc. They also did a great job of reminding me of my appointment and following up afterwards. If in Fresno area, this is a don't miss!!

My family along with our cousins and aunt decided to tour the Forestier Underground Gardens. It was…read moresuch a gem to visit. The gardens were built in an unexpected park of Fresno and these is a lot of history behind them. Parking was somewhat difficult but once you enter, the staff were very kind, organized, and positive. Our tour guide Raul was super sweet and provided a lot of history regarding the gardens and the family who built them. Raul had my 3 young boys engaged and interested. He answered all my questions and was so open to conversation. You could tell Raul was proud to be there telling all of us how the Gardens came to be. The Gardens are very interesting. I've never seen anything quite like these. The smell of all the citrus trees combine with the natural cooling underground was amazing and made the tour comfortable. If you have any time i do recommend visiting these secret gardens.

I absolutely love that best tours and travel has so many options for day trips out of Fresno. I…read moreenjoy not having to drive or worry about parking. This is the perfect option for me if I'm traveling solo or with a friend. They make it so easy with pick up and drop off locations in town. I have gone to San Francisco, Moro bay, Avila beach, Monterey, and multiple trips to Yosemite. I always have the best time. I bring my snacks and sometimes a whole picnic feast on the bus. I can nap, read, or listen to music to and from the travel locations. They even stop for breaks to and from location for food and restroom access, they also have a restroom on the bus for convenience. The prices are very reasonable and the staff is very professional, friendly, always helpful, and super knowledgeable. Also, make sure to bring cash so you can tip your driver. I will continue to do day trips with this company and I am excited to see what new locations they add for future adventures.

Fun trip to San Francisco , good driver , good value , I would definitely go again , they have a…read moregood selection of places to go , I want to keep going

I had a terrible experience with this company. Not only did they almost hit my vehicle, they were…read morereckless with people inside. This is a safety concern that I would like to address.

Our group of 48 students and 5 chaperones recently went on a trip to visit San Francisco State and…read moreUC Davis, and Dan Rushing was our driver. "Dan the Man" was amazing at relating to our high school students, and he navigated the bus safely to our destinations. It was a fantastic experience for all of us, and we appreciate when drivers treat our students like adults. He earned the respect and appreciation of all in our group. We will be requesting "Dan the Man" for our future trips! Thank you, Awesome Charters and Tours!

Apple cider slushie was awesome. The little pizza place on site was amazing. Fresh wood fired pizza…read morefrom a food truck style setup. Beautiful location with the Apple orchard surrounded by pine trees and the patio for eating and hanging out. Definitely would come here again.

We stopped by Sierra Cider right at opening (12pm) as part of our day trip before heading into…read moreYosemite for my birthday, and it was such a fun and refreshing visit! The owner and staff were super welcoming and walked us through all their offerings, which made the experience even better. We kicked things off with a cider flight--our favorites were Early Harvest and Graveyard. Early Harvest was simple, crisp, and just sweet enough, while Graveyard reminded me of a Scottish smoky cider aged in whiskey barrels. I do wish there were a few more sweet options overall and possibly a current up to date list of what's on tap somewhere online, but everything was well-crafted and flavorful! To cool off, we grabbed a cider slushy (highly recommend!) and wandered the property. We visited the goats, strolled through the apple trees, and made friends with their big fluffy Pyrenees who was living his best life napping in the shade. I picked up a bottle of Early Harvest and a t-shirt to bring back to DFW. It was the perfect stop--relaxed, local, and a great way to start the afternoon before heading into Yosemite. After our tasting, we walked through some of the apple trees, visited the cutest goats, and made friends with their big, lazy Pyrenees dog who was living his best life soaking up attention. I picked up a bottle of Early Harvest and a t-shirt to bring back to DFW--both worth it! Such a charming little spot--relaxed, scenic, and just the right detour before Yosemite!

Enjoyed a relaxing afternoon in this peaceful and serene garden. Listening to the water, and seeing…read morethe peacocks, koi fish, geese, squirrels, birds, and dragonflies takes you away from the hustle and bustle of the day. I purchased an annual pass for $50.00 and allows guests and a photographer pass. Looking forward to coming again with friends.

This is a beautiful and well-maintained garden within the Woodward Park. I really enjoyed my time…read morewalking around there. There were so many types of ducks, geese, and peacocks walking around. Also saw turtles and koi fishes. It's indeed a beautiful garden. The entry fee was affordable. I just wished they mention that paying with a credit card would incur a fee. I could have paid with cash instead.

So so fun! Amazing views, water crossings, and the horses were so so well behaved. I would…read moredefinitely recommend this place! We did the 2 hour tour and walked in with out a reservation luckily they had 2 spots left!

If I could give this place 6 stars, I absolutely would! Michelle, Tessa, and Hillary were…read moreincredibly welcoming, friendly, and helpful. I highly recommend this experience to anyone looking for something fun and memorable to do. The horses are clearly well cared for, and the staff takes the time to provide practice and training before heading out on the trail, which made the ride enjoyable and comfortable for everyone. The trail ride itself was amazing, and the entire experience exceeded my expectations. Thank you all so much for such a wonderful day. I can't wait to come back!

This place is super hidden. It is behind th kings canyon…read moreWalmart. When I put it in my GPS, it took me through a street that has a dead end so I went around. It's kind of in an odd spot but when I finally found the parking lot it was really cute. It's not big at all but it was big enough for all of my godson's friends to play. There is a sand box that we played in... that was fun. The place is very well kept. The bathrooms were clean and they had a staff member sitting inside watching over the place. Good times!

I came here on a mission to find out if this place would be suitable for a company gathering, since…read moreI had looked online for parks with reservations and this one came highly rated. It wasn't. First impressions matter, and the neighborhood around it was kind of rough. We parked and my husband immediately noticed the used condom on the floor. ... gross. Not what I want my toddler and baby to be exposed to. I said well maybe if we park behind where the gate is, it'll be better? So off we went. There are indeed two areas, a gazebo-ish area, and another picnic area that are covered and reservable. At the time of our visitation, one was being used for a birthday party. So we sat in the other one. There is a bathroom but it's not super well kept, in spite of there being an attendant at the building. Cute building though. The water fountain was pooling nasty water.. and parts of the park stank unfortunately, so it didn't work out for the purpose we came for. The best part about this park is the decoration and equipment. Fun toddler rides. My three year old loved the rocking horse and car and swings. They have quite the variety of swings and playground equipment. So the kids really enjoy it. It is clear that this park was super cute at one point. It's still cute, just not as clean as I hoped it would be. The trolley was not running but made a cute background. And the little structures around the park are nice. There is a grassy area next to one of the picnic areas. An ice cream truck came often as well.

I am commenting on people who left one star reviews and said they "couldn't find" "this place"…read more They seem to assume anything called "trail" is for hiking. Expand your minds! This isn't a place. It's a 50+ mile driving trail it's not a tiny, curated, Disney or national park experience. It's Mother Nature! I seriously doubt there is anyone at the County of Fresno or Sierra Nevada tourism boards who even know this Yelp page exists. If there were, they probably would know how to fix it. The idea of a wildflower trail is: a route you can drive where you are LIKELY to see wildflowers during certain times of year. There are many variables that affect IF and WHEN you might see wildflowers. So stop looking for a hiking trail, fill up your tank (or battery), read up on central California wildflowers, bring a passenger with binoculars, and feel blessed if you are there at the exact few weeks when they are all blooming after an ideal rain season and perfectly timed spring weather.

Best time to tour Eastman lake is the late winter early spring .. it's green, the rest.of the year…read moreit's just rolling brown landscape very nice and semi private.