Riverside is the capital of the county of the same name, and is to be found southeast of Los Angeles on the CA 60 and 91 close to the U.S. 10. Established about 1870, it was initially a silkworm-breeding center, but within a few years had developed into an important agricultural area, concentrating mainly on growing navel oranges which had been cultivated by mutation in Brazil in 1873. Most navel oranges still come from here today, although Riverside has experienced rapid growth since 1950 and is now an important commercial and industrial town.
The California Citrus State Historic Park in Riverside is a 400 acre city park that features demonstration groves where fruit is still produced.
Address: California Citrus State Historic Park, 9400 Dufferin Avenue, Riverside, CA 92503-6328, United States
Phone: 1 (951) 780-6222, Fax: 1 (951) 780-6073
Hours:
8am-5pm; Closed: Tue, Wed, Thu
Tips: The Museum hours - Friday Saturday and Sunday 10am-4pm.
The Castle Amusement Park in Riverside is located on a 25 acre site and features rides, arcade games and four 18 hole championship miniature golf courses. The arcade has elaborate decorations, including crystal chandeliers used in the movie "The King and I". Also in the park are a miniature railroad and an early 20th century carousel from Hershey, Pennsylvania.
The Chinese Pavilion in Riverside's downtown historic district, is intended as a tribute to the Asians who helped build the railroads and the community.
The Jensen-Alvarado Historic Ranch and Museum is located on a 30 acre site in Riverside. It features displays of history from the 1880's, specifically the Jensen family.
Hours:
September 16 to June 30: 10am-4pm; Closed: Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
The Jurapa Mountains Cultural Center in Riverside has displays of minerals and American Indian artifacts on its 104 acre site. This is not a park but an educational facility that teaches awareness and respect for the earth and its inhabitants, through our hands-on educational programs.
Address: Jurapa Mountains Cultural Center, 7621 Granite Hill Drive, Riverside, CA 92509-1299, United States
Phone: 1 (909) 685-5818, Fax: 1 (909) 685-1240
Hours:
8am-3pm; Closed: Sun, Mon
Always closed on: New Year's Day (January 1), American Independance Day (July 4), Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Tips: All visitors must first stop in the office. Pre-scheduled guided tours are available to the general public on Saturdays.
The Mission Inn is a National Historic Landmark in Riverside that covers an entire city block. Built between 1876 and 1931 by Frank Miller, the hotel features a museum showcasing his art collection.
Address: Mission Inn, 3649 Mission Inn Avenue, Riverside, CA 92501-2839, United States
Phone: 1 (909) 784-0300, Fax: 1 (909) 683-1342
Hours:
9:30am-4pm
Always closed on: New Year's Day (January 1), Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November ), Christmas - Christian (December 25), Easter - Christian
Tips: Admission applies to Docent tours of the Inn. (Reservations recommended.) $2 donation suggested for admission to the museum.
Mount Rubidoux Memorial Park, at a height of 1,300ft/400m on the western edge of town, with the Serra Cross in honor of the founder of the mission, and the Tower of World Peace.
The Rancho Jurupa Park is a 350 acre park located on Crestmore Road off Mission Boulevard in Riverside. It has over 10 miles of hiking and horseback trails and a campground.
The Riverside Art Museum is housed in the city's 1929 YMCA building, designed by Julia Morgan the architect of the Hearst Castle. Exhibits feature diverse themes and a range of media techniques.
Address: Riverside Art Museum, 3425 Mission Inn Avenue, Riverside, CA 92501-3368, United States
Phone: 1 (951) 684-7111, Fax: 1 (951) 684-7332
Hours:
10am-4pm; Closed: Sun
Tips: Closed last two weeks of August.
Disability Access: Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
The Sherman Indian Museum has student records from 1892 to 1970s as well as memorabilia and yearbooks. Displays of Native American artifacts feature basketry, rugs, beadwork, pottery and dioramas.
The California Museum of Photography, which has been in existence for over 15 years, and is to be found in a new building in the Main Street Mall.
Address: UCR / California Museum of Photography, 3824 Main Street, Riverside, CA 92501-3624, United States
Phone: 1 (951) 827-4787, Fax: 1 (951) 827-4797
Hours:
12pm-5pm; Closed: Sun, Mon
Always closed on: New Year's Day (January 1), American Independance Day (July 4), Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November ), Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Disability Access: Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
A citrus experimental station was the nucleus of the University of California in Riverside. With some 7,500 students, the campus is the smallest of the nine university sites.
Address: UCR Botanical Gardens, University of California Riverside, North Campus Circle Drive, Riverside, CA 92521, United States
Phone: 1 (951) 784-6962, Fax: 1 (951) 784-6962
Hours:
8am-5pm
Always closed on: New Year's Day (January 1), American Independance Day (July 4), Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November ), Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Tips: Admission is a 2$ suggested donation.
Children under 16 must be with an adult.
Disability Access: Partial facilities for persons with disabilities.
The University of California, Riverside is one of ten campuses. The campus dates back to 1907 when the University of California Citrus Experiment Station was established in Riverside to conduct research benefiting Southern California agriculture.
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