Farmhouse Guidebook
Food scene
Monets is our favorite little spot in Exeter. Everything is delicious! Our favorites are their Maple Bourbon Fig Burger and their Mona Lisa Pizza. Great atmosphere and they even have music sometimes on the weekends.
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Monets Wine Bistro
120 S E StMonets is our favorite little spot in Exeter. Everything is delicious! Our favorites are their Maple Bourbon Fig Burger and their Mona Lisa Pizza. Great atmosphere and they even have music sometimes on the weekends.
Fun local diner in Exeter open for breakfast and lunch. Great food and friendly people.
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Exeter Whistle Stop
401 E Pine StFun local diner in Exeter open for breakfast and lunch. Great food and friendly people.
Cafe Lafayette is great for a special occasion when visiting Exeter.
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Cafe Lafayette
151 S E StCafe Lafayette is great for a special occasion when visiting Exeter.
Frosty King is our favorite Exeter 'go-to' when wanting a burger and milkshake or their torta. They have a walk up window and outdoor seating.
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Frosty King
279 E Pine StFrosty King is our favorite Exeter 'go-to' when wanting a burger and milkshake or their torta. They have a walk up window and outdoor seating.
VIP Pizza
180 E Pine StGreat little local pizza restaurant in Exeter.
We love going to BellCraft in Exeter on the weekends when they often have local food trucks. Great Beers and Seltzers!
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BellCraft Brew Co.
130 N E StWe love going to BellCraft in Exeter on the weekends when they often have local food trucks. Great Beers and Seltzers!
Local coffee shop with a cute, cozy indoor atmosphere.
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Exeter Coffee Co., Inc.
123 N E StLocal coffee shop with a cute, cozy indoor atmosphere.
Our favorite local sandwich shop in Exeter. We also enjoy their breakfast burritos and cookies. Hometown Emporium even has gluten free options in their bakery.
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Hometown Emporium
145 E Pine StOur favorite local sandwich shop in Exeter. We also enjoy their breakfast burritos and cookies. Hometown Emporium even has gluten free options in their bakery.
The Elderwood is our favorite spot in downtown Visalia. It sits on the rooftop of the Darling Hotel. It has great food and drinks! We love to go here for anniversaries, birthdays, etc. Reservations need to be made sometimes days (or weeks) in advance.
Elderwood
7000 W Doe AveThe Elderwood is our favorite spot in downtown Visalia. It sits on the rooftop of the Darling Hotel. It has great food and drinks! We love to go here for anniversaries, birthdays, etc. Reservations need to be made sometimes days (or weeks) in advance.
Located in downtown Visalia, we pretty much love everything on the Fugazzis menu. Our favorites include the Pear and Walnut Salad, Thai Chicken Wrap and their pizzas and pastas.
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Fugazzis
127 W Main StLocated in downtown Visalia, we pretty much love everything on the Fugazzis menu. Our favorites include the Pear and Walnut Salad, Thai Chicken Wrap and their pizzas and pastas.
Our favorite Visalia Thai Restaurant. Great for dining in, date night, family and friends night out.
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Davorn's Place
400 N Willis StOur favorite Visalia Thai Restaurant. Great for dining in, date night, family and friends night out.
We often go to Thai Basil in Visalia, when we are craving Thai Take-out.
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Thai Basil Restaurant
1423 E Noble AveWe often go to Thai Basil in Visalia, when we are craving Thai Take-out.
Pita Kabob has been one of our favorite Visalia restaurants for years. Located in downtown Visalia, they both have indoor and outdoor seating. Great food and beer! Our favorites are... everything. The Shawarma Fries are a fun treat!
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Pita Kabob Mediterranean Gastropub
227 N Court StPita Kabob has been one of our favorite Visalia restaurants for years. Located in downtown Visalia, they both have indoor and outdoor seating. Great food and beer! Our favorites are... everything. The Shawarma Fries are a fun treat!
Three Rivers Yogurt not only has yummy yogurt, but also a fun little back patio by the river.
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Three Rivers Yogurt
41727 Sierra DrThree Rivers Yogurt not only has yummy yogurt, but also a fun little back patio by the river.
New Brewery in Three Rivers. We actually haven't been there yet, but it looks fun! Closed Tues-Wed.
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Three Rivers Brewing Co
41763 Sierra DrNew Brewery in Three Rivers. We actually haven't been there yet, but it looks fun! Closed Tues-Wed.
We enjoy grabbing a burger at one of their outdoor tables when we are in Three Rivers. Closed Tues-Wed.
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Buckaroo Diner/ ol Buckaroo
41695 Sierra DrWe enjoy grabbing a burger at one of their outdoor tables when we are in Three Rivers. Closed Tues-Wed.
When we want to get out of the valley and head to the foothills for the afternoon, a stop at Reimers Ice Cream in Three Rivers is always a must. Next door, we visit the candy and gift shop on our way out to the deck overlooking the river.
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Reimers Candies & Gifts
42375 Sierra DrWhen we want to get out of the valley and head to the foothills for the afternoon, a stop at Reimers Ice Cream in Three Rivers is always a must. Next door, we visit the candy and gift shop on our way out to the deck overlooking the river.
Our favorite Three Rivers sandwich shop is Sierra Subs & Salad. A great stop while exploring Three Rivers plus it has a great outdoor eating area along the river. Closed Sunday and Mondays.
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Sierra Subs & Salad
41651 Sierra DrOur favorite Three Rivers sandwich shop is Sierra Subs & Salad. A great stop while exploring Three Rivers plus it has a great outdoor eating area along the river. Closed Sunday and Mondays.
Great Burgers by the river with occasional live music. Closed Thursdays.
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River View Restaurant & Lounge
42323 Sierra DrGreat Burgers by the river with occasional live music. Closed Thursdays.
The best local orange ice cream! They also have a restaurant in downtown Visalia
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The Orange Works Café
22314 Ave 196The best local orange ice cream! They also have a restaurant in downtown Visalia
Town Recommendations
Exeter is a small agriculture town in central California. We have a cute downtown, several antique stores and some fabulous murals. We are 15 minutes from Visalia, 20 minutes from Lake Kaweah, 30 minutes from Three Rivers and about 45 minutes from the Sequoia National Park entrance.
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Exeter
Exeter is a small agriculture town in central California. We have a cute downtown, several antique stores and some fabulous murals. We are 15 minutes from Visalia, 20 minutes from Lake Kaweah, 30 minutes from Three Rivers and about 45 minutes from the Sequoia National Park entrance.
Exeter is 15 minutes away from Visalia. Visalia has a great downtown Main Street with stores and restaurants. You will also find a mall, movie theaters, chain restaurants, Costco, Target, Walmart, etc.
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Visalia
Exeter is 15 minutes away from Visalia. Visalia has a great downtown Main Street with stores and restaurants. You will also find a mall, movie theaters, chain restaurants, Costco, Target, Walmart, etc.
Three Rivers is a 30 minute drive from the Farmhouse. You will find great riverside restaurants, ice cream etc. There are a few hikes around Three Rivers you can enjoy year around.
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Three Rivers
Three Rivers is a 30 minute drive from the Farmhouse. You will find great riverside restaurants, ice cream etc. There are a few hikes around Three Rivers you can enjoy year around.
Sightseeing
When visiting Sequoia National Park, check the following link for updated information on road conditions, park access, hospitality options available seasonally.
https://www.nps.gov/seki/index.htm
A drive to the Giant Sequoias is a must while in Exeter. If you are going towards General Sherman, you will drive up the 198 through Three Rivers. It takes 45 minutes to get to the park entrance and about 1 1/2 hours on the Generals Highway to General Sherman. On the drive, you will pass Lake Kaweah, Three Rivers, Hospital Rock, Moro Rock, General Sherman, Lodgepole, etc.
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Sequoia National Park
When visiting Sequoia National Park, check the following link for updated information on road conditions, park access, hospitality options available seasonally.
https://www.nps.gov/seki/index.htm
A drive to the Giant Sequoias is a must while in Exeter. If you are going towards General Sherman, you will drive up the 198 through Three Rivers. It takes 45 minutes to get to the park entrance and about 1 1/2 hours on the Generals Highway to General Sherman. On the drive, you will pass Lake Kaweah, Three Rivers, Hospital Rock, Moro Rock, General Sherman, Lodgepole, etc.
This is a steep hike up Moro Rock. The views are amazing and worth every step. There are are a lot of steps up to the top.
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Moro Rock Trail
This is a steep hike up Moro Rock. The views are amazing and worth every step. There are are a lot of steps up to the top.
Skyline Drive
Skyline DriveThree Rivers hike in Three Rivers to a pond.
Before you get to Three Rivers, there is a large parking lot on the left called 'Slick Rock'. We love walking along the river here. Be advised, it does get crowded on weekends and in the summer.
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Isifunda sase-Slick Rock Recreation
39883 Sierra DrBefore you get to Three Rivers, there is a large parking lot on the left called 'Slick Rock'. We love walking along the river here. Be advised, it does get crowded on weekends and in the summer.
Tokopah Falls
Great hike in Sequoia National Park
When in Kings Canyon during the summer, our family loves spending the afternoon at Hume Lake. They have a huge youth and family camp there, but the lake is open to the public. There's swimming, stand up paddle board and boat rentals and a burger place with yummy milkshakes.
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Hume Lake
When in Kings Canyon during the summer, our family loves spending the afternoon at Hume Lake. They have a huge youth and family camp there, but the lake is open to the public. There's swimming, stand up paddle board and boat rentals and a burger place with yummy milkshakes.
Exeter Antique Stores
Rocky Hill Antique Collective has a huge variety of antiques with various vendors.
Rocky Hill Antique Collective
297 N Spruce RdRocky Hill Antique Collective has a huge variety of antiques with various vendors.
Cute little antique story that we love walking through.
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By the Water Tower Antiques
141 S B StCute little antique story that we love walking through.
The Grove - Antiques, Home Decor, Furniture, Collectibles
221 E Pine StDowntown Exeter Antique Store.
Family Fun
Family fun in Visalia including Mini Golf, Video Games, Waterslides, etc.
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Iparke yemisebenzi
5600 W Cypress AveFamily fun in Visalia including Mini Golf, Video Games, Waterslides, etc.
Great little local museum in Visalia for young children and families.
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ImagineU Interactive Children's Museum
210 N Tipton StGreat little local museum in Visalia for young children and families.