D2｜Fresno: The Underrated Gem You MUST Visit Before Sequoia/Yosemite!

After yesterday's viral post about the mind-blowing Underground Gardens, let me tell you—Fresno itself is a treasure! 🎉 ✨ Why Fresno Surprised Us: Our original plan was Kings Canyon, but wildfires rerouted us to Fresno... and thank goodness! This city is full of kindness, great food, and hidden fun—a total vibe shift from LA. 🏨 Unexpected Hospitality: At Hampton Inn, we mentioned a missing bedside lamp... and the staff upgraded us to a suite for both nights, apologizing profusely. Since when is California this nice?! 😲 🍜 Foodie Wins: J Pot Hotpot 🔥: Taiwanese sausages, grilled squid (nostalgic street-food style!), and killer hotpot. New City Dim Sum 🥟: ALL-DAY cart service with actual smiling aunties (a rarity in LA!). 🎮 Next-Level Fun: Puzzle Effect Escape Room (4.9⭐ on Google!)—their staff gives perfectly timed hints, making it our first successful escape ever! 🕵️‍♂️🔓 Final Verdict: Fresno = chill, friendly, and full of surprises. We’re 100% stopping here again en route to Yosemite! #HiddenGem #CaliforniaTravel #CentralCA #RoadTripEats #UnexpectedJoy #YosemiteBound #SequoiaGateway 🌄✨