They Said I Was Nuts to Visit Modesto...Were They Right?
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Published 2022-11-11
ABOUT THIS VIDEO
Arriving in Modesto, CA was exciting! I started with a donut and coffee and Mr.T's Delicate Donuts, which was excellent. I then headed downtown and explored the cruising history of Modesto, a town the movie American Graffiti was based upon. The usual landmarks were lovely, and included the McHenry Museum and McHenry Mansion.
About Modesto: Modesto is located in the Central Valley, 68 miles (109 km) south of Sacramento and 90 miles (140 km) north of Fresno. Distances from other places include: 40 miles (64 km) north of Merced, California, 92 miles (148 km) east of San Francisco, 66 miles (106 km) west of Yosemite National Park, and 24 miles (39 km) south of Stockton.
The city is surrounded by rich farmland. Stanislaus County ranks sixth among California counties in farm production.[10] It is home to Gallo Family Winery, the largest family-owned winery in the United States.[11] Led by milk, almonds, chickens, walnuts, and corn silage, the county grossed nearly $3.1 billion in agricultural production in 2011. The farm-to-table movement plays a central role in Modesto living as in the Central Valley. #modesto #travel #rosieokelly
All Comments (21)
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Thank you for all for watching and subscribing! I am enjoying my Central Valley explorations! Please check out part two of the Modesto videos! Please Subscribe....thank you for your kindness...
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Hearing people say how beautiful modesto is sounds so weird when your from here it's not really hahahaha this is probably the most random video I've come across on YouTube lol I love it
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I was born there, grew up there in the '70s, and went to high school there in the '80s. Then, when I was around 19, I realized that we were free to go. I go back to visit family and, am GLAD I left. I've never seen so many Dodge Chargers and neck tattoos in my life.
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Modesto is so beautiful with it's trees everywhere. It's within driving distance of mountains and ocean. So many places to go and stay.
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Born and raised in Modesto and after 40 years living here I can tell you Modesto’s most beautiful time is about 3 am when the city is asleep and quiet because soon as it wakes up all hell breaks loose
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As someone who lived a few blocks down from the downtown area, I can say I've visited almost all of these places you showed off. It's been getting nicer and nicer throughout the years. I hope you had a great time there, I'm planning on maybe moving back.
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My grandparents Carl Emanuel Tatting and Emmy Wickstrom, we’re from Sweden & settled here in Modesto. I have so many fond memories of all the picnics, visiting all the relatives who owned property and were in agriculture when I was a young girl in the 60s. It’s sad now, most of the properties been sold off before, my dad passed away I took six of my grandkids to meet him and he gave us a tour of the home that my grandfather helped build in the 20s, and then one that he built for his family in the 40s. They don’t build homes like that anymore, he also helped build the old bridge with lions that stood on the ends of it. My dad grew up on River Road, the river was in his backyard, I used to love visiting my grandma Emy there. My uncle George Tiura married my aunt Gertrude Tatting, uncle George was a blacksmith, he owned a shop and made blades and other things for farming machinery, my cousin David followed in his footsteps and ran the shop for many years. 🤗💗🌷
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Glad you stopped by! Thanks for checking modesto out.
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If you ever come by here again, west MJC has a very nice nature museum and both campuses are open to the public. There are a lot of classic car shows in the summer. There is also an American Graffiti museum being built downtown!
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May God protect you on your travels and see you back home safe and sound. Modesto is a really pretty city and rich with history. Thank you for being our guide 🤗
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Hi Rosie, this is my first time coming across your videos. Thanks for visiting my hometown and giving me a great history lesson.
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Hi Rosie FYI we began cruising McHenry Avenue in late 60s early 70s through the 90s.
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Randomly came across your video and really enjoyed it! I'm from Modesto but you shared some history I didn't even know
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Hi Beautiful Rosie, I really think you do a fabulous job with these interesting & informative videos. It's your calling. You should be on TV doing this.👍🏼💯
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Modesto is one of my hometowns, & I love going back for visits.
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Nice town! Thank you very much for sharing!
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Modesto! Home if McHenry Cruiser
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this is the first time i’ve seen any of ur videos! i’ve lived in modesto my whole life lmao
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Mr. T’s donuts is the best
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As a local, some of the best spots are the Hawke Castle on Magnolia and Needham, and the houses in Del Rio. They are worth the drive alone to see. Thanks for this eye opening tour of my hometown. It was neat to hear some new facts!
