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Forestiere Underground Gardens

5021 W Shaw Ave
Fresno, CA 93722
(559) 271-0734
undergroundgardens.com
4 star rating based on 4 reviews

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Wed-Sun 10am-4pm Tours Hourly  
Status: Closed  
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tel: (559) 271-0734

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It may be a tall tale, but the story of how the
Forestiere Underground Gardens came to be goes
something like this: Baldasare Forestiere, a
Sicilian immigrant who worked on subway and
tunnel projects around Boston and New York, moved
west and bought about 70 acres of land near
Fresno. The trouble is, the land was too rocky
for the vineyards he wanted and he found it too
hot in the... more
Posted by digitalcity on July 03, 2007

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Tours are given only when weather permits, call ahead to verify dates and times.
Posted by Citysearch on April 21, 2009

Editorial Reviews from the web

Underneath Fresno lies an intricate labyrinth carved from stone and invigorated with plant life.

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The Experience Beneath Fresno is a curious network of tunnels built by Baldasare Forestiere, an Italian immigrant who previously worked on the New York City subway system. Using only a few hand tools, Forestiere tunneled an intricate underground garden for nearly four decades, creating more than 40 rooms, patios and courts. The Best Several of... more
Posted by Contributor on April 21, 2009, (Edited August 17, 2003)

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We just returned from the Forestiere Underground Gardens and really enjoyed our tour. Lyn our tour director was very knowledgeable and you could tell that she has a passion for the gardens. It is hard to believe that these gardens were dug out by one man and as you tour them you are just amazed. I highly recommend touring these... more
Posted by smiata91 on April 21, 2008

What A Great Place

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I visited this very unusual attraction August 10, 2006 and was truly amazed. People who enjoy things like visitng caves, catacombs and botanical gardens can get a sampling of each in this one visit. A underground house with scattered rooms connected by tunnels and plants growing in most rooms. All dug by hand. I enjoyed it immensely, as did my... more
Posted by BobH3 on August 13, 2006

Unusual and interesting site

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Visited the Forestiere Underground Gardens last week. It is a fascinating and unusual experience. It is not really a garden-it's actually an underground house built around 100 years ago with some plants and fruit trees growing out through holes in the ground. The purpose was to build (cheaply) a house that was cool in summer and warm in winter. Last... more
Posted by alant2547 on July 03, 2005
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