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.
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.
Modesto Junior College West Campus
Walk around the campus at Modesto Junior College West Campus during your stay in Modesto. Experience the area's festivals or attend a sporting event.
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
"The staff was amazing. Everyone was really professional and really nice and welcoming. The property itself looks sketchy but once inside it’s not too bad what led me to my one star is that after waking up and getting everything ready to go we noticed a cockroach crawling on the bed. That’s the reason ..."
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Great Wolf Lodge Manteca
"Great place for family trip! Both fun both adults and children"
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Best Western Plus Executive Inn & Suites
"The room was clean and spacious and the bed was soft. It’s the first time I’ve stayed in a room where I was able to sleep and didn’t wake up hurting from a stiff bed. The free breakfast was great too! Lots of options and delicious waffles. :)"
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Modesto
"Everything was what i expected"
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Motel 6 Oakdale, CA
"Excellent parking"
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Modesto/Salida
"Pretty good place. The gym was a bit old but good enough if you need a quick workout in."
Reviewed on 22 May 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 Gallo Center for the Arts and Vintage Faire Mall.
Del Rio
When in Del Rio, you can plan a visit to Vintage Faire Mall and Boomers, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
