Why Folks Visit Clovis
Visitors come to Clovis for many reasons – to view Mother Nature’s wonders in the nearby Sierra -- to visit friends and family – and to take in the rough and rollicking rodeo and other events. Within a short drive to the foothills and the Sierra Nevada – home to Yosemite and Sequoia National parks, – Clovis has become a vacation destination for many. Abundant mountain lakes and streams nearby mean skiing, fishing, camping and boating. Old-Town Clovis in downtown, with its turn-of-the-century make-over, draws visitors to its fine restaurants and antique shops and boutiques.
Trails
More than 10 miles of pedestrian and bicycle trails meander through the city, which also features plenty of public green spaces and three large community parks. The calendar is brimming with fun events and activities, like the annual Clovis Rodeo the last weekend in April, the Big Hat Day in early April and Clovis Fest in September. And from May through September, local growers bring their bounty to the Farmers’ Market, where residents and visitors enjoy food, fun and music every Friday evening. The historic Tarpey Depot in Old Town houses the Clovis Visitors and Information Center, where visitors can help themselves to information, maps, and guidebooks. The Center is open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday; 10 a.m to 2 p.m., Sunday; and 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Monday. It's located at Fourth Street and Clovis Avenue. You can't miss it. Look for the refurbished, turn-of-the century.
Old Town Clovis
Puffs of white clouds dance overhead in bright-blue skies as couples stroll hand in hand, stopping here and there to peer into bright and bold windows. Classic brick sidewalks along new vibrant green streetscapes lead the way to a feast of restaurants – Italian, French, Mexican and English tea. Quaint antique shops brimming with treasures beckon. Old Town Clovis offers a getaway -- a respite from the hurried, hectic life we lead. It’s a world away, too, from the sleepy ranch town it once was. An impressive redevelopment effort begun more than 20 years ago transformed downtown Clovis into an attraction drawing local residents as well as those from far away. Sunset Magazine, in fact, chose to highlight the treasure we know as Old Town Clovis.