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Modesto is the county seat of Stanislaus County, California, with a population of about 210,000, making it the 16th largest city in the state. Located in Northern California, Modesto is about 90 miles east of San Francisco, 75 miles south of Sacramento.
Modesto is surrounded by some of the richest farmland in the country in the San Joaquin Valley and has a large agricultural industry. It is home to Blue Diamond Growers, a major nut supplier, and E. & J. Gallo Winery, the world's largest producer and exporter of California wines.
Modesto is the quintessential small town. City attractions include the landmark McHenry Mansion and Museum; Gallo Center for the Arts, charming Downtown Modesto; The State Theatre; Castle Air Museum; McClatchy Square; Brendan Theatres; John Thurman Field, the home of the Modesto Nuts baseball team; Vintage Faire Mall; and Graceada Park Neighborhood, with 1920 and older homes on tree lined streets and parks. The Modesto area also offers rafting on the Stanislaus River, biking trails, horseback riding, and skating or skateboarding at Modesto's skate park.
