Sep 7, 2023

Visalia, CA is a fun, vibrant city and a great place to call home. This beautiful city hosts many events throughout the year, including an Oktoberfest festival two days before the start of fall. If you’re wondering how you can best enjoy the third season of the year, keep reading to learn about some of the best fall activities you can drive to nearby.

3 Fall Activities You Can Drive to Near Visalia, CA 

1. Going on a Hayride at Vossler Farms

We strongly recommend enjoying the beautiful fall weather by going on a hayride at Vossler Farms at 26773 S Mooney Blvd. From the first day of fall through Halloween, you and your family can enjoy a hayride between 10 AM and 10 PM on Saturdays or noon and 9 PM on Sundays. Hayrides are also available during the day on Tuesdays through Fridays, starting at 10 AM.

If you’re a fan of Halloween, make sure you don’t miss the Field of Screams. This frightening tour of the farm takes you down a haunted trail, and there is no telling what lurks in the dark just beyond your field of view.

2. Taking an Auto Tour of Sequoia National Park

Seeing the leaves in the Gateway to the Sequoias change colors is great. What’s better is seeing the trees in Sequoia National Park change with the seasons. You can drive from the picturesque foothills at the entrance of the park to the astonishingly vibrant grove of sequoias in roughly 45 minutes to an hour.

We recommend wearing comfortable, sturdy closed-toed shoes, stopping at the Giant Forest Museum, and taking a quick hike up to Beetle Rock. On a clear day, you can take breathtakingly beautiful pictures of the valley.

3. Catching a Movie or Performance at Fox Visalia Theatre

We also recommend catching a movie or performance at Fox Visalia Theatre at 308 W. Main St. On some days, you can enjoy a free movie at this outstanding entertainment venue. On other days, you can enjoy one of your favorite movies elevated by the live performance of the Sequoia Symphony Orchestra.

There is a wide variety of autumn activities that you can drive to in the Visalia area. However, you need a dependable car to enjoy everything the area offers. If you are disappointed by the reliability of your current vehicle, contact us today at Visalia Ford to schedule a test drive for a 2023 Ford Explorer.