College Area Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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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.
Kaiser Modesto
If Kaiser Modesto is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Modesto.
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.
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.
Activities
Private Off-Roading Tour at Frank Raines OHV Park
Our pick of the best College Area Hotel Deals
Motel 6 Modesto, CA - Downtown
Good
Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026
2 Bed Near Doctors Hospital: Beautiful, Sunny, New
We stayed here while my home was under repairs from a leak. It was clean and comfortable. The host was responsive and helpful whenever I had questions. The washer/dryer was a key reason I selected this location so I wouldn't have to trek to a laundromat for our clean clothes. Thank you for providing ...
Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Modesto
Room was clean bed was very comfortable. Staff were super friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
Great Wolf Lodge Manteca
Awesome room, resort was very clean, grandkids had a blast playing all the activities, Heather made our check in super easy. We opted to eat offsite, food/drink at resort is very expensive and price point doesn’t even come close to matching taste or quality
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
Spark by Hilton Modesto
This hotel has been newly renovated, so it's clean, and the staff are friendly, which is why I returned and would recommend it.
Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026
Tru By Hilton Manteca, Ca
Very clean room. The evening lady was very nice and helpful. The shower was outstanding!
Reviewed on 6 Feb 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 Gallo Center for the Arts 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.
