Take a Mural Tour in downtown (audio download included) and you’ll pass by dozens of great places to eat all with outdoor dining. Food Fixx – the Food Truck turned brick and mortar, Picassos for the incredibly fresh sandwiches in the art gallery of Jordi the owner, Fuzion for Firecracker Pasta or grab a Gyro at Papachinos plus much more.

Grab a Chai Latte at Deva or fresh ground gourmet cappuccino at Preservation Coffee and head over the Farmers Market in downtown.

Head out to the Stanislaus National Wildlife Refuge or go over to Knights Ferry and walk across the longest covered bridge west of the Mississippi. Be sure to hit Oakdale Cheese for a taste and take hunk of the #1 Gouda in the US. And grab an Almond Butter Milkshake at Roberts Ferry Nut company.

Plan a night cruising the brew pubs of downtown or see a show at the Gallo Center for the Arts (from Fluffy Iglesias to John Legend and from the Jersey Boys to Cats!).

Check out the authentic Mexican Food scene in Modesto and swing by Crows Landing for a taste of the ‘real thing’.

Put on your boots and dance to love music at Fresca Cantina in downtown and be sure to try your skill on the mechanical bull!

For a little romance and fine cuisine make reservations on the terrace at Redwood Café by the fire or try Galleto’s in downtown (owned by one of the Gallo family) and dine on the patio by the fireplace.