Location: Riverside
Top Things to do in Riverside
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Riverside is a city in Riverside County, California, United States, located in the Inland Empire metropolitan area. Riverside is the county seat of the eponymous county and named for its location beside the Santa Ana River. It is the most populous city in the Inland Empire and in Riverside County, and is located about 60 miles (97 km) east of Los Angeles. It is also part of the Greater Los Angeles area. Riverside is the 59th most populous city in the United States and 12th most populous city in California. As of the 2010 Census, Riverside had a population of 303,871.
Restaurants in Riverside
1. Riverside National Cemetery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 209 reviews
Reviewed By MIKEYgracie - Riverside, United States
Home of the National Medal of Honor Memorial, Veterans Memorial and National Prisoner of War / Missing in Action Memorial. Future site of American Indian Veteran Memorial. Fundraising is in progress to provide for site construction.
2. Mount Rubidoux Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 289 reviews
Reviewed By 309solenes - Riverside, United States
This is a great way to spend with family, and enjoy spectacular views and exercise all at once. A very manageable walk up paved paths surrounded by green cactus and beautiful yellow flowers in the spring.
3. Whitewater Preserve
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 60 reviews
Reviewed By 767joeg - Los Angeles, United States
While this is in Riverside County, Whitewater Preserve is much closer to Palm Springs or Desert Hot Springs. We visited on a perfect sunny day in February and were not disappointed. (I'm not sure I'd recommend this place for summer). It's a good 10-minute drive off the highway into wilderness. But then, what a nice place to get startlingly open desert mountain views. Even if the parking lot looks busy upon arrival, once you get away from the pretty manicured public welcome area there's plenty of space to spread out, hike and take in the views. Easy trails take you right to unexpected flowing water from the snowmelt in mountains hours away. Again, I'm sure this varies monthly, depending on weather conditions. But we were so startled and just sat there next to the mountain and the flowing stream for a peaceful moment. If you take some trails further, you'll cross the famed Pacific Crest Trail and serious hikers. This place is very serious about pack-out, as there are no trash cans or dumpster anywhere - take whatever food or trash you brought in back home with you in your car or truck, to help keep it pristine. No vending machines anywhere. The picnic area, bathrooms, trails and grass area by the welcome center are so well done, it renewed my hope in humanity.
4. Hunter Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By robbygc - Toronto, Canada
The name of this park is Hunter Park. However there are no hunters. It is all about sports, especially: baseball and basketball. There is a playground for the youngest ones. Worthwhile to see!
5. Riverside Metropolitan Museum
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 51 reviews
As a center for learning, the Riverside Metropolitan Museum interacts with the community to collect, preserve, explore and interpret the cultural and natural history of Riverside and its region.
6. Jurupa Mountains Discovery Center
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 23 reviews
Reviewed By robbygc - Toronto, Canada
We were amazed about all they have at the Jurupa Mountains Discovery Center. They had flowers. Lots of cacti. There were dinosaurs. There were serpents, lizards,hieroglyphs and a cabezo We had fun here! A must see!Attractive to many people and children.
7. Fairmount Park
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 53 reviews
Reviewed By A1547XZmartinb
There is a very nice country club attached to the park and open to the public. Beautiful historic golf course offers many challenges for both amateur and accomplished golfers. The plush interior is very accommodating for a relaxing atmosphere after your day on the links.
8. Mission Galleria
9. World's Largest Paper Cup
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By robbygc - Toronto, Canada
This is the World's Largest Paper Cup. It is the World's Largest Paper Cup. It would be hard to take it in my hand. A must see!
