Many who inhabit or pass through Turlock are familiar with its downtown area and the exciting features it boasts. From fine dining at Bistro 234 to shopping for vintage treasures at the Vintage Market, customers are not disappointed with Downtown Turlock.

From its humble beginnings as a railroad town in 1871, Turlock has grown to populate over 72,000 people as of 2015. In that time, the downtown district has mirrored that growth with the addition of numerous businesses that are unmatched in other cities.

One of the main and most inviting features of Downtown Turlock is the wide variety of dining options. The restaurant La Mo and its connecting cafe is known for its health-conscious dishes and casual, but eclectic setting and has been a downtown favorite for many Turlockians.

Semuteh F. gave one out of many delightful reviews of La Mo Cafe on Yelp, writing it has a “Very cute decor and would be a great place to do some work/meet a friend for coffee.”

The fairly new La Mo is not the only inviting and popular dining option Downtown Turlock offers.  Main Street Footers has been operating for over 30 years, serving up mouth-watering hot dogs of a broad variety. ¨Footers¨ is a swanky and quality option for an after-school hangout or simply a lunch with friends or colleagues.

Another exciting feature seen Downtown are the various shopping options. From antique goods and trend-following clothes, any shopper would be impressed with the plethora of shops offered in Downtown Turlock.

Envy Fine Clothing, for example, offers a chic, but casual take on clothing. According to their website, Envy offers ¨the newest & trendiest fashions to exclusive events, community fundraisers & school donations, Envy is more than ´your average boutique!´¨

Downtown Turlock, in addition to delicious cuisine and favorable shops, is also the home of the annual Christmas Parade and Festival of Lights, both of which are favorites in the holiday seasons. Businesses and organizations throughout Turlock come together during the Parade and head down Main Street in a chilly, but festive evening, making it one of the cityś most anticipated events.

Downtown Turlock provides a quintessential picture of a budding city’s original roots, and would be enjoyed by anyone!