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City in California, United States
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Modesto is a city in California's San Joaquin Valley.
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This bronze statue features two 1960s teens leaning on a car. It is a tribute to George Lucas, who grew up in Modesto.
A restored historical home built in 1883, offers free tours year-round. The Museum is across the street from the mansion.
A natural history museum tailored to the Central Valley with planetarium and special exhibits. Lots of stuffed kitty cats and deer and that sort of thing.
Per unknown source; tree is unmarked but next to roadway.
Amusement park.
Offering low cost float trips on the Stanislaus River out of Knights Ferry, CA for over 25 years.
A fairly unexceptional water hole where you can go floating or swimming in the Stanislaus River to cool off.
Has one of the best breakfast specials Modesto has to offer. Their specialty is their French toast, which is made from fresh baked bread that is deep fried and served with a homemade cinnamon butter.
A local favorite for breakfast. Biscuits and gravy.YUM!
An odd little place in a converted gas station. Order through the left door, write it on a bag to-go or an index card to-stay. The service is great, the seating is plentiful, and the food is delicious.
Great Mexican food, friendly staff and family friendly.
Mexican Food. Voted the best Mexican burrito in the Modesto Bee several years running.
Mission-style architecture.
Has free internet, breakfast, nationwide calls, and 8 Feet deep swimming pool.
Has free internet, breakfast, and nationwide calls. Swimming pool, business center, and fitness room and coin laundry are on site.
Live music and a wide variety of vendors is worth the trip.
By train
Modesto is served several times a day by Amtrak and its Gold Runner route, which runs south to Bakersfield and north to either Sacramento or the Oakland.
By bus
By car
Modesto is on California State Route 99, the major north-south arterial between Sacramento and Bakersfield.
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