Modesto Attractions nearby
Big League Dreams Fields - 13.2 Miles
Ever dream of playing in a Major League Baseball stadium? Big League Dreams Sports Park playing fields are all scaled replicas of famous Major League stadiums such as Boston's Fenway Park, New York's Polo Grounds, Chicago's Wrigley Fields and are designed to accommodate all participants from youths to seniors! Take a look at their website for a full schedule of tournaments.
http://manteca.bigleaguedreams.com/
Yosemite National Park - 113 Miles
Many tourists stay in Modesto en route to Yosemite National Park, one of the most spectacular destinations in the world. Covering almost 1,200 square miles, the park features giant Sequoia groves and the Yosemite Valley with unparalleled waterfalls, majestic cliffs, and unique rock formations.
http://www.nps.gov/yose/index.htm
John Thurman Field (Modesto Nuts) - 7.7 Miles
The Minor League Modesto Nuts are an affiliate of the Colorado Rockies of Major League Baseball's National League. Along with great baseball, there are fireworks shows, live acts, and lots of giveaway items.
web.minorleaguebaseball.com/index.jsp?sid=t515 Downtown Modesto - 6.8 Miles
There is plenty of things to do in downtown Modesto. Discover a wide array of special boutiques, first-rate restaurants, and classic antique shops. One of the highlights is the Lucas Plaza Statue, which features two teenagers from the early 1960s leaning against the fender of a '57 Chevrolet . It's a tribute to director George Lucas, who based his first hit film, "American Graffiti" on his experiences as a teenager in Modesto.
www.visitmodesto.com/visitors/downtown.asp
Creekside Golf Course - 11 Miles
Golfers of all skill levels will find Creekside a true challenge. The scenic 18-hole layout, which features three lakes, tricky bunkers, narrow fairways, and very large, very fast greens, requires sure-handed course management along with the use of every club in your bag.
http://thecreeksidegolfcourse.com/
Sierra Railroad Dinner Train - 16.3 Miles
Take a ride on the historic Sierra Railroad while indulging in great food, amazing scenery, and top-notch entertainment. America's third oldest railroad, the Sierra Railroad was built in 1897 to connect California's Central Valley to the renowned Gold County.
www.sierrarailroad.com Blue Diamond Almonds Factory - 6 Miles
Constructed in 1969, the Blue Diamond Almonds Factory is the world's largest almond receiving facility, which has storage space for over 140 million pounds of almonds. Visitors are treated to a short video about almond growing and processing. Plus, they can taste almonds as well as other nut products.
www.visitmodesto.com/tours/default.asp
Rainbow Fields - 9.2 Miles
A privately-owned sports complex, Rainbow Fields boasts four lighted softball fields, a field for girls' fast-pitch and youth baseball, a 6,000-square-foot clubhouse, indoor snack bar, and a children's playground area. There's also a year-round indoor teaching facility and a BMX Track right next to the fields.
www.rainbowfields.com
Vintage Faire Mall - 2.5 Miles
An enclosed two-tiered shopping center, Vintage Faire is home to dozens of exceptional retailers, like Macy's, Gap, Aeropostale, and Abercrombie & Fitch. Visitors will appreciate such eateries as Buffalo Wild Wings, Chipotle, Johnny Carino's, and the Elephant Bar as well as the children's play area.
www.shopvintagefairemall.com