The Central Valley Travel Guide
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Guidebooks
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Fodor's Northern California 2013
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Among the world's most fertile working lands, the 225-mile Central Valley is important due to the scale of its food production but, to be honest, it lacks substantial appeal for visitors. For most people, the Central Valley is simply a place to pass through on the way to greater attractions in the north, south, east, or west. For those willing to invest some effort, however, California's heartland can be rewarding.
The Central Valley Hotels
The Central Valley has many chain motels and hotels—utilitarian but clean and comfortable—but also a fair selection of upscale lodgings, small...read more
The Central Valley Restaurants
Fast-food places and chain restaurants dominate valley highways, but away from the main drag, home-grown bistros and fine restaurants take advantage of...read more
Fodor's Choice
Things To Do in The Central Valley
Explore the best sights, entertainment, and shopping with our top choices and insider tips.
Travel Deals in The Central Valley
- $148* & up -- Nationwide Flights thru Fall on American, R/T American Airlines
The Central Valley Experiences
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Down under: Forestiere Underground Gardens is not the flashiest tourist attraction in California, but it is one of the strangest—and oddly... Read more
News & Features
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Trip Ideas
From backpackers to businessmen, luxury seekers to religious pilgrims, all kinds of travelers are draw ... Read more
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Trip Ideas
Ask around and most people will tell you to spend as short a layover as possible in Athens before booking... Read more
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News, Hotels
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· Forums Trip Reports
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