Stanislaus County, which is situated in California's Central Valley and named after the Stanislaus River, has plenty of resources to help make the wedding planning process go smoothly.
Major cities and census-designated places in Stanislaus County include the county seat of Modesto, Ceres, Hughson, Riverbank, Waterford, Bret Harte, Turlock, Oakdale, Crows Landing, and Del Rio.
The county is served by several small airports, including Modesto City-County Airport and Oakdale Airport, and has several public transportation services, such as BART and Altamont Commuter Express rail systems, so you and your wedding guests will be able to easily explore the area.
Stanislaus County has plenty of outdoor recreation areas, including Henry W. Coe State Park Trails, Shore Trail, Turlock Lake State Recreation Area Campground, and part of San Joaquin River National Wildlife Refuge.
The region is also home to some beautiful gardens and wineries, some of which are Stanislaus County's most popular wedding venues.
To start, make sure you check out Evanshire Gardens in Ceres, the Vintage Gardens in Modesto, and the private garden at The Reata in Oakdale. Other popular wedding venues in Stanislaus County include The Whitmore Mansion and Turlock Golf and Country Club.
Stanislaus County is home to several major shopping malls, and many of its cities have historic downtown areas featuring specialty boutiques, so you will be able to easily find the essentials on your wedding checklist.
Popular shopping venues include Vintage Faire Mall in Modesto, Ceres Flea Market, McHenry Village, Countryside Plaza, Golden State Boulevard in Turlock, Monte Vista Crossing, and Historic Downtown Turlock.
Stanislaus County has some museums and historical points of interest, so make sure you save some time to enjoy what the region has to offer.
Some popular attractions include Turlock Historical Museum, Great Valley Museum of Natural History, Sierra Railroad in Oakdale, McHenry Mansion, and American Graffiti Cruising Loop, just to name a few.
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