10 THINGS TO DO THIS WINTER IN VSALIA
Winter weekends in Visalia are just the getaway needed to relax and rejuvenate. From walking through groves of snow-dusted sequoia trees in nearby Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks to cozy nights spent in charming Visalia, this is your opportunity to breathe deep and reset your spirit. Make Visalia your basecamp and starting point for an unforgettable experience.
VISIT SEQUOIA NATIONAL PARK
The national parks are open year-round, and winter is one of the best times to visit. What are the best things to do in winter?
EXPLORE VISALIA AND THE DOWNTOWN DISTRICT
- Downtown Visalia gets dressed up for the season with holiday lights for all the winter vibes. Get a mug of hot chocolate and stroll Main Street’s shops and restaurants.
- Attend one of the many events throughout the season like the “Winter Wine-derland” in downtown. Experience the magic of downtown as you savor local wines and enjoy the holiday atmosphere.
- Reward yourself with cozy meals and comfortable spaces to relax. Downtown as more than sixty restaurants, from 5-stars to food trucks.
- Visit the gallery at Arts Visalia. Local and regional artists showcase their work with rotating exhibits. Art is on display in various non-traditional spaces throughout Visalia, including the Visit Visalia office.
SPECTACULAR OUTDOOR SPACES
Visalia is surrounded by spectacular outdoor spaces. In addition to visiting Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, plan to include these stops as well.
Explore the Woodlake Botanical Gardens. Founded by Olga and Manuel Ortega, the gardens highlight the Golden State’s agriculture and botanical beauty.
Just minutes from downtown Visalia, the preserve offers the perfect place to hike and birdwatch and view other wildlife. It provides habitate for more than 300 plant and animal species including great horned owls and great blue herons. Dogs on leashes are welcome.
Pixley National Wildlife Refuge is home to many species, but it is the sandhill cranes that attract birdwatchers in the late winter and early months of spring.
