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Modesto Essential Info
Overview
Modesto is in California's San Joaquin Valley.
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Basics
Best Time To Go
Year round
Current Time
Current Weather
55 °F
Clear
Fun Facts
- The award winning movie “American Graffiti”, which was produced by George Lucas in 1973 was shot in Modesto.
- Modesto was supposed to be named after William C. Ralston but he declined the honor during the cernemony. A railroad worker was overheard to say he was “Muy Modesto”, meaning modest. The town was thus named Modesto.
- George Lucas, the famous creator of the Star Wars series, was born in Modesto.
- Modesto is also the birthplace of Carol Channing, a famous American comedienne, actress and singer and three times Tony Award winner.
- Modesto is home to the E.&J. Gallo Winery, one of largest wineries in the entire world.
Popular Foods
- Lumpia Appetizer
- Burritos
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