3 days in Fresno, Quincy & Reno Itinerary

The only metropolitan hub nestled between three national parks, Fresno makes a surprisingly lively getaway.

Start off your visit on the 11th (Mon): walk around Woodward Regional Park, take in nature's colorful creations at Forestiere Underground Gardens, then admire nature's wide array of creatures at Fresno Chaffee Zoo, and finally sample the tasty concoctions at Tioga-Sequoia Brewing Company.

For maps, traveler tips, more things to do, and tourist information, go to the Fresno online driving holiday planner.

The Route module can give you travel options from your home to Fresno. In January in Fresno, expect temperatures between 59°F during the day and 40°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Mon) to allow time to travel to Quincy.

Quincy is a census-designated place and the county seat of Plumas County, California.The population was 1,728 during the 2010 census, down from 1,879 during the 2000 United States Census.HistoryQuincy started as a Gold Rush community just outside Elizabethtown, CA. On the 12th (Tue), get engrossed in the history at Indian Valley Museum and then get engrossed in the history at Plumas County Museum.

For more things to do, traveler tips, maps, and other tourist information, refer to the Quincy trip planner.

You can drive from Fresno to Quincy in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and car. January in Quincy sees daily highs of 57°F and lows of 40°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Tue) early enough to travel to Reno.

A sea of casinos in the high desert of the Sierra Nevadas, Reno capitalizes on gaming and nightlife.

Kick off your visit on the 12th (Tue): make a trip to Reno Arch.

For more things to do, maps, photos, and more tourist information, use the Reno itinerary planner.

You can drive from Quincy to Reno in 1.5 hours. Traveling from Quincy in January, things will get a bit cooler in Reno: highs are around 48°F and lows about 26°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 13th (Wed) so you can go by car back home.