Clovis brings together historic attractions and market experiences in Old Town Clovis with a network of rail-trails that runs throughout the city. When planning your visit, you can choose between local history, a trip to the farmers market and time outdoors. This makes it easy to tailor your stay to the interests that matter to you when traveling.

Old Town Clovis: Museums and History

The Clovis Big-Dry Creek Museum is located in the heart of Old Town Clovis, at 401 Pollasky Avenue. Old Town has been the center of local life for more than a century. The museum is dedicated to the history and cultural heritage of the Clovis and Big Dry Creek region. If you plan to visit the museum, check current opening hours in advance.

The Community Heritage Center in Clovis offers a different perspective. The 5,000-square-foot facility is part of the Clovis Veterans Memorial District. It tells stories through immersive graphics, interactive kiosks, special artifacts and modern technology. Its interactive educational offering explores Clovis history and pays particular tribute to the region’s and the nation’s veterans. The museum and the Heritage Center therefore focus on different historical themes.

Another point of reference in time is the first Clovis Festival: In spring 1914, members of the Clovis Women’s Club held the festival.

Farmers Markets: Two Different Time Slots

Old Town Clovis farmers markets offer locally grown produce. The markets take place on Friday evenings from late April through late October, as well as on Saturday mornings year-round. Saturday morning is therefore the year-round market time, while the Friday market is seasonal.

The Saturday morning market offers seasonal fruit and vegetables, herbs, flowers, pastries, bread, brittle made with seeds and nuts, granola and homemade pies. Along with fresh produce, you’ll also find baked goods and other market products. If your visit depends on the Friday market, check the current dates in advance, as market times can change seasonally.

Outdoors: Rail-Trails and Botanical Garden

An extensive network of rail-trails runs throughout Clovis. It’s suitable for walking, jogging, cycling and inline skating. The city offers various ways to stay active, complementing its historic sites and market visits. Depending on your interests, you can plan a walk, a run, a bike ride or some inline skating.

The Clovis Botanical Garden is accessible and offers a sensory experience designed to heighten awareness or promote relaxation. Along with local history, browsing the market and getting active, the garden and sensory experience offer another focus for your visit.

If you’re looking for a hotel in Clovis, first decide which of these interests will shape your stay: the history and markets of Old Town, or time on the rail-trails and in the Botanical Garden.

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