Within a short drive to the foothills and the Sierra Nevada – home to Yosemite and Sequoia National parks, – Clovis has become a vacation destination for many.

Abundant mountain lakes and streams nearby mean skiing, fishing, camping and boating. Old-Town Clovis in downtown, with its turn-of-the-century make-over, draws visitors to its fine restaurants and antique shops and boutiques.

More than 10 miles of pedestrian and bicycle trails meander through the city, which also features plenty of public green spaces and three large community parks.

The calendar is brimming with fun events and activities, like the annual Clovis Rodeo the last weekend in April, the Big Hat Day in early April and Clovis Fest in September. And from May through September, local growers bring their bounty to the Farmers’ Market, where residents and visitors enjoy food, fun and music every Friday evening.

The historic Tarpey Depot in Old Town houses the Clovis Visitors and Information Center, where visitors can help themselves to information, maps, and guidebooks.