4 days in Fresno Itinerary

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

To see traveler tips, maps, photos, and tourist information, use the Fresno road trip planning app.

Idaho Falls to Fresno is an approximately 6.5-hour flight. You can also fly; or drive; or do a combination of bus and train. The time zone changes from Mountain Standard Time (MST) to Pacific Standard Time (PST), which is usually a -1 hour difference. Plan for much warmer temperatures traveling from Idaho Falls in December, with highs in Fresno at 58°F and lows at 38°F. You will leave for Fresno on the 23rd (Thu).

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Fresno: Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park (Generals Hwy, Moro Rock Trail, &more). Enjoy Fresno some more: meet the residents at Fresno Chaffee Zoo, walk around Woodward Regional Park, admire the natural beauty at Shinzen Japanese Garden, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Johns Cathedral of Fresno.

For maps, where to stay, photos, and other tourist information, read Fresno trip planner.

Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Sun) early enough to fly back home.