MercedExploratoryWeekend of Apr 17
Merced Hidden Gems
Farm-to-table dining, fighter jets, and the gateway to Yosemite. Merced is the 209's best-kept secret.
The Plan
1
10:00 AM
Castle Air Museum
70+ military aircraft including an SR-71 Blackbird. Kids and adults will lose their minds here.
2
1:00 PM
El Asadero Taco Shop
Authentic Mexican since 1995. Fresh tacos, salsas, and the kind of neighborhood spot locals actually eat at.
3
6:00 PM
El Capitan
Farm-to-table dinner honoring local ranchers, farmers, and winemakers. Merced's best restaurant.
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Handmade pasta, craft cocktails, and a stroll under the Modesto Arch. Downtown Modesto does date night better than you think.
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Three stops through Zinfandel country. Old vines, big pours, zero stress.
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Family River Day
Kayaks, a covered bridge from 1863, and a picnic by the Stanislaus River. The Valley's best family Saturday.