Fresno Drive Tours
Drive Tours
ENP’s Drive Tours are self-guided audio tours you can take from your car by yourself or with a group using the VoiceMap app. You’ll drive through Fresno neighborhoods and learn about the city’s areas of brokenness and hope from the people who live and work there.
It’s designed to help you see the city more clearly—so you can love it more deeply and take informed action.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does a Drive Tour work?
After you download the VoiceMap app and purchase the Drive Tour you want to take, simply hop in your car, hit play on the audio guide, and let the adventure begin. As you navigate through different areas of Fresno, local leaders and community members will share powerful stories and point out noteworthy sights, all synchronized with your route.
And the best part? You have the flexibility to embark on these journeys at your own pace. Go on your own, with coworkers, your kids, or your church. Pause the audio to grab a quick lunch at a recommended local spot, or to pray over a neighborhood.
How do I access the Drive Tour?
Download the VoiceMap app on the App Store or on Google Play. Search for Every Neighborhood Partnership and select the tour you want to download. You will be prompted to purchase and download the tour.
You can download the audio tours with a single tap before you leave your WiFi zone. They come with offline maps, and you don’t have to pay for data while you’re out exploring. The app uses your location to play audio automatically, and when you start moving again, playback will too. It also gives you directions as part of the audio.
Where do I start the tour?
The West and Central Fresno Drive Tour begins at 1719 L Street, near Divisadero and Van Ness in downtown Fresno. It’s a blue, converted house with a stained glass window near the top. This office is known as the Randy White Leadership Training Center (aka LTC). To start the tour, you should be parked outside the Leadership Training Center, facing Divisadero, with the Leadership Training Center on your left. Additional vehicles can park on the street or in the small lot to the left of the Leadership Training Center.
The Central Fresno Drive Tour begins at Every Neighborhood Partnership’s office at 1631 N Van Ness Ave, near McKinley and Van Ness, across from Fresno City College. To start the tour, you should be parked on Van Ness outside the ENP office, with Fresno City College to your right. Additional vehicles can park along Van Ness.
You can download the audio tours with a single tap before you leave your WiFi zone. They come with offline maps, and you don’t have to pay for data while you’re out exploring. The app uses your location to play audio automatically, and when you start moving again, playback will too. It also gives you directions as part of the audio.
Who should go on the Drive Tour?
Anyone interested in learning more about Fresno!
Individuals, groups, and families are all encouraged to embark on the Drive Tour to experience Fresno in a fresh way.
Content warning for the West and Central Fresno Drive Tour: As signs of need and signs of hope are discussed in this tour, discretion is advised for the following tracks that discuss sensitive topics: Gang violence and murder (Aaron Foster, tracks 11 and 13 at Family Express), drugs and sex work (Richard Burrell, track 56 at Dennett dirt lot).
When's the best time to go on the Drive Tour?
The tour can be done year-round. It’s best to do the tour during daylight hours so you can see the neighborhoods and spots being pointed out by the speakers.
The tours will pass multiple schools, so it’s best to avoid going on this tour during school drop-off or pick-up hours.
How do I download the Drive Tour app?
Watch this video for instructions on how to download VoiceMap and access the Drive Tour you want to experience!