The giant murals showcase Exeter's cultural heritage. The town's historic brick buildings provide "canvasses" for these public artworks, painted by professional muralists from across the United States. The orange harvest, cattle drive, wildflowers, the life of the local Yokut Indians, food labels, and the railroad are some of the subjects; an average of three to four murals are added each year.

Located in California's agricultural heartland, Exeter is known for producing a variety of citrus crops, deciduous fruit and table grapes. In the early spring, the countryside is vibrant with blossoming fruit trees and wildflowers. Harvest time brings the Fall Festival, celebrated since 1913.

In the celebrity department, Exeter is home of the "Riata Ranch Cowboy-Girls," talented trick riders and ropers who perform all over the world.

The Exeter area offers a variety of lodging options, from national brand hotels to small inns and independent bed & breakfasts. Surrounded by California's agricultural bounty, Exeter's restaurants feature fresh, home-cooked menus complemented by a range of more familiar roadside eateries. The friendliness and charm of Exeter stay with you.

The Exeter Chamber of Commerce offers a wealth of tourism information and ideas, including a self-guided local agricultural tour map; please see the information box for more details.

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