Let's Explore Modesto!
Join us on this day trip to Modesto.
We plan to stop and enjoy some local cheese and olive oil, visit a few historic sites and see a festive nursery that has gigantic poinsettias. No cost to register. Car pools can be arranged by members going on the day trip.
Our first stop will be at Sciabica's California Olive Oil at 2150 Yosemite Blvd in Modesto. We plan to arrive by 10:30. Our second stop will be at Hilmar Cheese Company for a tour and lunch. Please arrive by 11:15. Lunch will be on your own at their cafe. Feel free to follow the planned stops below or enjoy them at your own pace. Join us as we EXPLORE our area and spend time together. This is a great event to invite a friend to join! Here is more information about some of our planned stops:
Sciabica’s California Olive Oil
https://www.sunshineinabottle.com/gift-shop-tasting-room/
Hilmar Cheese Company
https://www.hilmarcheese.com/
Free Self-guided Visitor Center Tours during open hours
Duarte Nursery Inc. (cash or check, no credit card)
Huge poinsettia nursery-very festive for the holidays.
Other possible stops include:
Free museum https://www.mchenrymuseum.org/
An 1883 mansion https://www.mchenrymansion.org/ Free, donations appreciated.
There is a Great Valley Museum on the campus of Modesto Junior College https://squareup.com/market/gvmatmjc/ Seniors $4 or $7 with planetarium.