r/visalia

Hi everyone,
 
I am going to be in Visalia for a couple days in September for a work trip and looking for some advice and thoughts.
 
I’ll be flying into Fresno Airport, and then picking up a rental car. I’ll drive from Fresno to Visalia, stay the night on a Tuesday, and then working in Visalia on Wednesday. I fly home on Thursday morning.
 
My current options are:

1. Drive after work on Wednesday back to Fresno and stay the night there, for a short drive to the airport the next morning
2. Stay the night in Visalia Wednesday, and then drive early Thursday morning back to Fresno airport.

 
How is the drive from Visalia to Fresno in the mornings in early September? Is there traffic? If I were to drive around 6-7am? My flight would be at 10am (international).
 
I’ll be travelling solo and get nervous travelling alone. I’ve heard Fresno can be quite unsafe in some areas, so wondering if option 2 is better so I can stay in a safer feeling place (Visalia). But not sure if it’s worth the tradeoff of driving to Fresno in the early morning Thursday before my flight.
 
If anyone also has recommendations on where to stay in both Visalia and Fresno (which areas, nice hotels), that would be greatly appreciated. With my work budget, the hotels would have to be ~$250 max per night.
 
Also, just out of curiosity, is there traffic from Fresno to Visalia in the afternoons? 

I live in a large metropolitan city in Canada so I’m used to traffic, not so worried about the driving as I am feeling safe.

Thanks in advance!

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With Gratitude, We Say Goodbye

After 36 wonderful years, it is with a very full heart that we announce that our restaurant is now officially closed.

For more than three decades, you welcomed us into your lives, shared countless meals and celebrations with us, and made our restaurant a part of this community. We are incredibly grateful for every visit, every conversation, every birthday, anniversary, family dinner, and special memory you shared with us.

What began as a business became so much more because of you—our customers, friends, neighbors, and community.

Thank you for allowing us to serve you for 36 unforgettable years. We will always cherish the memories and the people who made this journey so special.

With heartfelt gratitude,

Thank you for 36 amazing years.

We will miss you dearly.

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