Location: Riverbank
Top Things to do in Riverbank
Top 10 Things to do in Riverbank, United States
Riverbank is a city in Stanislaus County, California, United States. The population was 22,678 at the 2010 census, up from 15,826 at the 2000 census. Incorporated on August 23, 1922, Riverbank's official slogan is "The City of Action." It is part of the Modesto Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Restaurants in Riverbank
1. McHenry Mansion
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 119 reviews
Reviewed By SkinnyEddy
Our docents have always been friendly, knowledgeable, and courteous. If you want some local history and sometimes, depending on you docent, personal reminiscences about early Modesto, this is one of the best places to find it.
Enjoy yourself, we have several times.
I have seen several wedding parties use the grounds for pictures. I don't know if there a charge for this.
Great place for 6-years and up to get a glimpse of the past.
2. Lavender Hollow Farm
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 8 reviews
Reviewed By OLGA P - STOCKTON
I wish this place was open more often they are only open during the lavender blooming season and then they are very busy. They offer crafting classes and boxed lunches, all of which we have participated in and have no complaints.
3. Oakdale Cheese & Specialties
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 69 reviews
Reviewed By CharlotteDayTripper - Charlotte, North Carolina
Not expecting an "upscale" cheese factory in Oakdale, but a nice surprise. Their specialty seemed to be Gouda, and all the samples were great. Nice little gift shop with all the clever and cute cheese accoutrements, and a viewing window in the back where we watched them "wash" cheese and move the rounds for circulation. A grilled Gouda sandwich was for sale, which I would pass on, as it was tasteless and greasy to me. Bonus were cheese curds, with a nice squeak. The outside boasted a lovely lake shaded by large cheese, complete with ducks and picnic tables. A nice oasis in the desert.
4. Galaxy Theatres
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 57 reviews
Reviewed By Paris881 - Sydney, Australia
Friendly staff, kids friendly cinema, my kids loved the reclining chair, As a parents just sea, relax and sleep while kids watching the movie.
5. Cowboy Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 21 reviews
Reviewed By MikeJr209 - Oakdale, California
Excellent stop for anyone interested in the cowboy history of "The Cowboy Capitol of the World"! When you finish there you can mosey over to the favoured watering hole of the locals, the H-B Saloon (that's pronounced 'H bar B' for you non-cowboy types!)
6. The State Theatre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 75 reviews
Reviewed By Jeff N - Oakdale, California, United States
This is a charming, clean, comfortable, little theatre from long ago that has been thoroughly restored and finally has a good sound system.
Personally, I wish a larger theatre in this area had been saved, like the Strand in Modesto, the Alhambra in Sacramento, The Fox in San Francisco... Even if The Tower Theatre in Sacramento was restored it would have a 70MM Screen.
The problem with The State is that the only really good seat is in the middle of the first row of the balcony, because only the balcony has stadium seating, but if you even sit in just the second or third row of the balcony you will feel like you are a mile from the screen. They know this and want to install a much larger screen some day, but for now, that's it.
If I think of something else later that I want to add to this, or a better way of writing something I will NOT be able to, because this site does NOT allow edits. This is, of course, the most ridiculous thing on any site, so I hardly ever write reviews on it any more.
7. Sierra Railroad Dinner Train
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 30 reviews
Considered one of the five best dinner trains in the West, the historic Sierra operates year-round from the town of Oakdale, CA (near Modesto & Stockton). Beer Trains and murder mystery shows are the most well-known trips, but we also offer the High Noon Express, detailing the history of this movie railroad, and the Old Vine Express with wine tasting! Trips take 2.5+ hours.
Reviewed By Lisa Y - El Cerrito, California
My husband took the High Noon Express, a 2½-hour round trip from Oakdale. We bought “premium” tickets, which included a lunch and the option of up to four drinks per person, including small glasses of beer or wine offered on a “tasting” menu (you could even keep the souvenir glass if you wanted to).
Lunch consisted of two airline-style servings of different kinds of salad, a bag of chips, and two very pretty spiral Turkey “wraps.” It all tasted good, and the wraps were visually interesting as well. The two women who took care of us in the premium car were very friendly and attentive. The seats were comfortable, and the trip overall was pleasant and relaxing.
Unfortunately, if you’re expecting scenery, you’re pretty much out of luck. The view consisted of farm animals, fruit trees, and grape vines: a good sampling of California’s Central Valley “breadbasket,” but not really much to look at. The company does offer themed rides, for instance a “murder mystery” one, and perhaps one of those would have been livelier.
8. McHenry Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 28 reviews
Reviewed By Walker S - San Diego, California
Take a few minutes to consider history as a learning tool. Sometimes we think of the past as the good old days. But usually that is somewhat short of true. Go to museum with the kids and learn.
9. Oakdale Museum & History Center
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1 reviews
The Oakdale Museum & History Center is an Italianate home of the Victorian Era. Built in 1869, it has been used as a Museum since 1985, with an extensive collection of local memorabilia, family histories and photos. Friends of Oakdale Heritage have operated the Museum since 2009, with a helpful and friendly staff. Open Thurs 1 to 5 and Sat 10 to 4. Free admission; donations appreciated.
Reviewed By Robert E - Oakdale, California
I was expecting a lot more history artifacts their. So I was disappointed because of this. The parking was very limited as well and their lighting inside was very poor especially for the seeing impared
10. Gallo Center for the Arts
Overall Ratings
5 based on 275 reviews
Reviewed By Mamjensen - Modesto, California
We are attending a performance of the modesto Symphony Orchestra tonight at this wonderful concert venue. I cannot say enough good things about the GCA. The building is beautiful and the acoustics are excellent. What really makes it special are all the volunteers who staff the place. Bravo!
