Things to Do in Riverside, CA
Your Guide to Hidden Gems near the Mission Inn
Discover Riverside, CA, where history and modern charm come together. Explore the Mission Inn Avenue district with its boutiques, galleries, and cafés, visit the Riverside Art Museum, or enjoy views from Mount Rubidoux and the fragrant groves of California Citrus State Historic Park. At the heart of it all, The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa, a national historic landmark, provides an iconic and central base for experiencing Riverside’s culture, history, and sunshine.
Riverside Art Museum
The Riverside Art Museum (RAM) is a vibrant cultural institution located in downtown Riverside. The museum is dedicated to showcasing and celebrating the arts.
The Cheech Marin Center for Chicano Art & Culture at the Riverside Art Museum
Open since June 17, 2022, The Cheech Marin Center for Chicano Art & Culture—also known as “The Cheech”—resides in a renovated mid-century building that originally served as Riverside’s public library.
March Field Air Museum
Located on the edge of the active flight line at March Field Air Reserve Base, the March Field Air Museum offers an unparalleled look at more than 120 years of aviation history.
Fox Theatre
Built in 1929, the Riverside Fox Theater—now known as the Fox Performing Arts Center—is a Spanish Colonial Revival landmark in the heart of Riverside. After a major restoration, the theater reopened in 2010 as a regional venue for live music, comedy, plays, and cultural events.
Experiences
Mission Inn Hotel & Spa is located in Riverside, at the area is bustling with restaurants, craft breweries, specialty shops and some of the most fascinating museums to be found in California.
