Modesto, CA

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Modesto
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Where to stay in Modesto

Modesto featuring a garden

Downtown Modesto

If you're spending some time in Downtown Modesto, Gallo Center for the Arts and McHenry Museum and Mansion are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown Modesto
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Northwest Modesto

While there might not be top attractions in Northwest Modesto, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Vintage Faire Mall and Boomers.

Northwest Modesto
Growing up in Modesto one of the summer highlights was always Concert in the Park. Every Thursday from June through August at Graceada Park.

College Area

While there might not be top attractions in College Area, you can explore the larger area and discover places like McHenry Museum and Mansion and Gallo Center for the Arts.

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Woodland West

While Woodland West isn't home to many top sights, Gallo Center for the Arts and Vintage Faire Mall are some notable places to visit nearby.

Woodland West
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La Loma

La Loma might not have many top sights, but E and J Gallo Winery and Gallo Center for the Arts are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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Del Rio

While Del Rio isn't home to many top sights, Vintage Faire Mall and Antique Warehouse and Auctions are some notable places to visit nearby.

Del Rio
Ramada by Wyndham Modesto Yosemite Area
Ramada by Wyndham Modesto Yosemite Area
2 out of 5
1525 McHenry Avenue, Modesto, CA
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Modesto. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
Ramada by Wyndham Modesto Yosemite Area
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Modesto
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Modesto
4 out of 5
1150 9th St, Modesto, CA
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Modesto. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Modesto
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Modesto Salida
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Modesto Salida
2.5 out of 5
4909 Sisk Rd, Salida, CA
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Salida. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Modesto Salida
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Reviews of Modesto

3.6
Guest rating
5 - Excellent
71
5 - Excellent 16%
4 - Good
175
4 - Good 40%
3 - Okay
139
3 - Okay 32%
2 - Disappointing
31
2 - Disappointing 7%
1 - Terrible
20
1 - Terrible 5%

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Will be stay there again soon

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Lots of homeless. Nice downtown. Lots of empty storefronts

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

Not the same town I grew up in. A Little more dangerous than back in the 70's.

4/5 - Good

Diane

Modesto is my hometown and we came back for Thanksgiving. This is a nice hotel just near the mall.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Modesto is a nice town. Not a place for a vacation destination but, a nice place to live.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

It’s my hometown, always nice seeing family and friends.

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