College Area Travel Guide
Modesto
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Popular places to visit
Graceada Park
Learn about the local history of Modesto when you spend time at Graceada Park.
Rainbow Fields
Catch an event at Rainbow Fields during your trip to Modesto. Experience the area's festivals or attend a sporting event.
Modesto Junior College East Campus
Explore the campus of Modesto Junior College East Campus during your visit to Modesto. Experience the festivals or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
Kaiser Modesto
If Kaiser Modesto is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Modesto.
California State University Stanislaus
Walk around the campus at California State University Stanislaus during your stay in Turlock. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Vintage Faire Mall
You can enjoy retail therapy at Vintage Faire Mall during your trip to Modesto. Attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
Things to do
Modesto Murals: A Colorful Streetscape - Audio Walking Tour
Private Off-Roading Tour at Frank Raines OHV Park
Top hotels in College Area
Motel 6 Modesto, CA - Downtown
Great stay close to downtown food and shops
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Great Wolf Lodge Manteca
Room was great! Staff was friendly and helpful. Activities for kids were enjoyed by all.
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Modesto
I tried getting help for npt receiving the exact room i had thought i was going to get. And there was a few issues throughout my stay.
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Best Western Plus Executive Inn & Suites
The room was not clean and smells.
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026
Spark by Hilton Modesto
Staff were great.
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
Holiday Inn Express and Suites Modesto by IHG
Clean, Quiet room.
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around College Area
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.
La Loma
La Loma might not have many top sights, but E and J Gallo Winery and McHenry Museum and Mansion are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Woodland West
While there might not be top attractions in Woodland West, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Vintage Faire Mall and McHenry Museum and Mansion.
Del Rio
When in Del Rio, you can plan a visit to Blue Diamond Growers and Vintage Faire Mall, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
