Kim’s Friant /Millerton Guidebook
Neighborhoods
River Park Shopping is home to shops and entertainment alike. With music, shopping, movie theater, restaurants, farmers market, there’s something for everyone.
River Park Place East
River Park Place EastRiver Park Shopping is home to shops and entertainment alike. With music, shopping, movie theater, restaurants, farmers market, there’s something for everyone.
Friant
Sightseeing
Just a short drive from Friant to Yosemite for the great outdoor hiking. Yosemite is famed for its giant, ancient sequoia trees, Tunnel views and towering Bridalveil Fall and giant cliffs of El Capitan and Half Dome. There are shops and restaurants in the village as well as a museum and Andes Adams Gallery. Enjoy more outdoor living and activities!
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I-Yosemite National Park
Just a short drive from Friant to Yosemite for the great outdoor hiking. Yosemite is famed for its giant, ancient sequoia trees, Tunnel views and towering Bridalveil Fall and giant cliffs of El Capitan and Half Dome. There are shops and restaurants in the village as well as a museum and Andes Adams Gallery. Enjoy more outdoor living and activities!
One of the best short test moderately 2.8 mi distance trail in Friant is Pincushion Mountain Peak, which is popular for birding, hiking and mountain biking. The route takes ~1.45 minutes to complete. Bring water, sunscreen and hats to avoid sunburn and dehydration. The best time to visit is Mar-Oct but be sure to leave pets at home as it is not allowed.
There is also the Pincushion Peak via South Trail that is a little shorter but has great views from the top.
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Pincushion Peak Trailhead
One of the best short test moderately 2.8 mi distance trail in Friant is Pincushion Mountain Peak, which is popular for birding, hiking and mountain biking. The route takes ~1.45 minutes to complete. Bring water, sunscreen and hats to avoid sunburn and dehydration. The best time to visit is Mar-Oct but be sure to leave pets at home as it is not allowed.
There is also the Pincushion Peak via South Trail that is a little shorter but has great views from the top.
Shinzen Friendship Garden is a traditional northwestern American Japanese Garden that was constructed to honor Fresno’s Sister City, Kochi, Japan, celebrating the spirit of understanding and promoting educational and cultural awareness. It is surrounded by plants, rocks and stones, and water throughout the 5 acre garden. It is designed for all 4 seasons, which is marked by granite to identify each season. Bonsai collection is on permanent display for all to enjoy. Hours open from 10am-5pm.
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Shinzen Japanese Garden
114 W Audubon DrShinzen Friendship Garden is a traditional northwestern American Japanese Garden that was constructed to honor Fresno’s Sister City, Kochi, Japan, celebrating the spirit of understanding and promoting educational and cultural awareness. It is surrounded by plants, rocks and stones, and water throughout the 5 acre garden. It is designed for all 4 seasons, which is marked by granite to identify each season. Bonsai collection is on permanent display for all to enjoy. Hours open from 10am-5pm.
San Joaquin Hatchery
17372 BrooktroutFood scene
Exceptional service with wonderful house wine selections. A small quaint and compact winery where everything is a an easy view from the vineyard. Enjoy the small charm and gift shop while sipping on your favorite wine.
Sumner Peck Ranch Winery
14439 N Friant RdExceptional service with wonderful house wine selections. A small quaint and compact winery where everything is a an easy view from the vineyard. Enjoy the small charm and gift shop while sipping on your favorite wine.
Fäsi Estate Winery
42415 Rd 208
Rollie Rollie
682 East Nees Avenue
Boba Pub 2.0
482 West Shaw Avenue
Boba Addict
7509 North Willow AvenueRiver Adventure
Water activities to cool the soul.
Millerton Lake
Kings River Expeditions
1840 Shaw AvenueA fun family adventure to cool off the sun
Millerton Lake Rentals
5290 Millerton RdBoat, pontoon, jet ski and other rentals for the water lover in you..
Park & Recreation
For the outdoor lovers of trails, hikes and land activities.
Woodward regional park offers BMX tracks, Frisbee golf, lakes, fishing, picnic and plenty of fun hills and bike paths for kids. Hours open from 7am-10pm.
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Woodward Park
Woodward regional park offers BMX tracks, Frisbee golf, lakes, fishing, picnic and plenty of fun hills and bike paths for kids. Hours open from 7am-10pm.