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10 Things To Do In Riverside, CA

Exploring the city of Riverside.

John Victory

Jun 20, 2016

California Baptist University

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1. Hike Mount Rubidoux

Mt. Rubidoux is a paved 2.7 mi hike with a gorgeous 360 view of Riverside. During the day, the view is phenomenal, and at night it is even more spectacular with the city lights shining and the cool air flowing.

2. Shopping, dining and even watch a movie at the Galleria at Tyler (mall).

The Tyler mall offers you so many options. Whether that be shopping up and down the malls strip, dining either in the food court or at one of the elaborate dining locations surrounding the mall or even taking the escalator ride up to the second floor movie theater to see some of the latest movies.

3. Go to Castle Park.

It's not Disneyland and it isn't Six Flags, but it's better than not having an amusement park. Am I right? The park offers a variety of amusement rides, mini golf, an arcade and even a water park!

4. Hike Graffiti Falls.

Tucked away in the suburbs of Riverside is Graffiti Falls. Commonly known as "The Falls," it is a short 0.8 mi hike to a waterfall engulfed in Graffiti.

5. The Riverside Plaza.

Just like the Tyler Mall, the Riverside Plaza offers shopping, fine dining and a movie theater.

6. A stay at the Mission Hotel & Spa.

The Mission Inn is a Spanish-Mission style with five-stories and luxurious amenities for every guest.

7. Take a stroll through the California Citrus State Historic Park.

The California Citrus State Historic Park is a park within the state park California system. The park consist of miles of orange groves and other groves. Not only is the perfect spot for orange picking, but it's a perfect area for weddings and social parties. It's even perfect for all sorts of event pictures.

8. Riverside Metropolitan Museum.

This museum offers a diversity of historical attractions from anthropological and natural sciences. So for all those museum lovers out there this is one to visit.

9. Fox Performing Arts Center.

Located in the heart of downtown Riverside is the Fox Performing Arts Center and it's perfect if you're looking for Broadway musical, play, comedian or a film of any kind.

10. UCR/California Museum of Photography

This one is for all the photographers and creative people out there. Located in downtown Riverside, the museum consists is a gallery of art and photography.

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