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: Fruits and Roots Tour Driving Audio Guide Tour
Almond Bloom Adventure: Nature's Art - Audio Driving Tour
Modesto Almond Blossom Tour: Explore & Discover - Audio Tour
Modesto Murals: A Colorful Streetscape - Audio Walking Tour
Modesto Discovery Agri-History and Cultural Highlights Audio Tour
Modesto Street Art: Uncover Urban Gems Self Audio Guide Tour
Top hotels in College Area
Motel 6 Modesto, CA - Downtown
"Staff is WONDERFUL"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Great Wolf Lodge Manteca
"Property is clean and well maintained, staff is courteous, set up is fabulous for kids."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Best Western Plus Executive Inn & Suites
"The staff who work at the front are very friendly and have made everything easy for me."
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Modesto
"Great Hotel! But next to the train station. Hard to sleep"
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Motel 6 Oakdale, CA
"The parking was easy and there was spaces for my car The deck was awesome The room was clean and the air conditioning was definitely working it was freezing"
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Modesto/Salida
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Reviewed on 21 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.
