Three Cheers to Friends & Beers!

At Amtrak San Joaquins, Thanksgiving is one of our favorite times of the year. In fact, we tend to call it “Friendsgiving” because it’s the best time of the year to get together with old friends who are back in town. The best way we’ve found to spend time with old friends is by embarking on new adventures together. One adventure that is sure to please the palate is the Downtown Fresno Ale Trail – a collection of Fresno-based breweries and tasting rooms located in the Brewery District of Downtown Fresno.

The Ale Trail, located a half mile from the Fresno Amtrak Station, is a great way to experience the Brewery District and win free prizes. To maximize the experience, we suggest you pick up an Ale Trail Passport at any of the four participating breweries. Once you buy a beer and get your passport stamped at each of the breweries, you can redeem your passport for some Ale Trail swag by visiting any of the breweries or the Downtown Fresno Partnership office.

The growing Brewery District has the largest concentration of walkable breweries anywhere in the Region and offers a unique experience you can’t get anywhere else in the Valley. The breweries often have food trucks and live entertainment while serving some of the best, most unique beer in town. The Passport also has a list of downtown restaurants that serve locally crafted beer.

You can enjoy the Ale Trail any day of the week, but the Friday, Saturday, and Sunday following Thanksgiving promise to be among the best Ale Trail days of the year.