Riverside has several worthwhile tourist spots that offer a unique experience. Here are a few of our picks of what to do and where to go in Riverside in 48 hours.
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Day 1 in Riverside
Partake of Breakfast at 9:00am!
Begin your day with a hearty breakfast at the Kountry Folks Homestyle Restaurant. The restaurant specializes in country-style southern comfort fare and fried chicken.
Address: 3653 La Sierra Ave, Riverside, CA 92505, United States
Phone: 1 951-354-0437
Opening hours: Monday to Thursday: 6:00am-10:00pm; Friday & Saturday: 6:00am-11:00pm; Sunday: 6:00am-10:00pm
California Citrus State Historic Park at 10:00am!
Riverside is known for its impressive citrus history. Know about the history and evolution of the citrus industry at the California Citrus State Historic Park. The park depicts the story of the industry from the beginning and its role in the development of California, through exhibits and vintage equipments. It takes back to the time when Citrus was the King in CA.
Address: 9400 Dufferin Avenue, Riverside, CA 92504, United States
Phone: 1 951-780-6222
Distance from Kountry Folks Homestyle Restaurant: 5.5miles or 12minutes drive
Riverside Heritage Museum at 12:00pm!
Next, head off to the Riverside Heritage Museum that showcases the area’s history and the role of citrus horticulture. It represents the contributions and importance of orange growers during the citrus horticulture period. Stop by this nineteenth century Victorian style spot!
Address: 8193 Magnolia Avenue, Riverside, CA 92504, United States
Phone: 1 951-826-5273
Distance from California Citrus State Historic Park: 3.9miles or 10 minutes drive
Out to Lunch at 1:00pm!
Time to fuel your body! Head over to the Greek Street Grill (3312 La Sierra) that serves up delicious Greek fare, or step into the Kountry Folks (3653 La Sierra Avenue) for barbecue or American fare. Relish the Mexican cuisine at the Don Jose's (3848 La Sierra Ave), or indulge in some Chinese food at the Dragon House (10466 Magnolia Ave).
Castle Park at 2:00pm!
Fun overloaded at the Castle Park! The Castle Park features rides and attractions for all ages. Adventure seekers will marvel at the Screamin’ Demon, Sky Rider and Dragon Flyer, while small kids will enjoy at the Bumper Cars, Crazy Plane, Little Dipper, Flying Animals, and the park’s famous merry-go-round. Try your luck at 18-hole miniature golf course and state-of-the art video games.
Address: 3500 Polk Street, Riverside, CA 92505, United States
Phone: 1 951-785-3000
Opening hours: Monday to Friday: 1:00pm-8:00pm
Retail therapy at 5:00pm!
Drop by the Galleria at Tyler and indulge in your favorite brands. The Galleria has all kinds of stores, ranging from apparels to modern furnishings to gifts and accessories. Some of the popular stores at the Galleria are Macy’s, Nordstrom, JC Penney, Forever 21, Victoria’s Secret, and many more.
Address: 1299 Tyler Street, Riverside, CA 92503, United States
Phone: 1 951-351-3112
Opening hours: Monday to Saturday: 10:00am-9:00pm; Sunday: 11:00am-7:00pm
Distance from Castle Park: 1.1miles or 4minutes drive
Starbuzz Hookah Lounge at 7:00pm!
Relax and unwind after a long day at the Starbuzz Hookah Lounge. This spot has a relaxed ambiance wherein you can kick back with a drink and hookah. Indulge in a good conversation, enjoy the slow music, sip a few drinks and puff on a hookah at this happening spot!
Address: 10193 Hole Avenue, Riverside, CA 92503, United States
Phone: 1 951-353-9950
Opening hours: Monday to Thursday: 4:00pm-2:00am; Friday & Saturday: 4:00pm-3:00am; Sunday: 4:00pm-2:00am
Distance from Galleria at Tyler: 0.7miles or 3minutes drive
Dinner at 9:00pm!
Head over to the Punjab Palace (10359 Magnolia Avenue, Riverside, CA 92505, United States) that serves up delicious veggie fare and tandoori dishes, or drop by Original Roadhouse Grill (3838 Tyler Street, Riverside, CA 92503, United States) for steak. For classic American fare, step into the Norms Restaurant (3889 Tyler Street, Riverside, CA 92503, United States).Relish seafood at Seafood and Crawfish Restaurant (10173 Magnolia Avenue, Riverside, CA 92503, United States), or traditional Brazilian fare at the Gol Brazilian Restaurant (10436 Magnolia Avenue, Riverside, CA 92505, United States).
Morgan’s Tavern at 10:00pm!
Step into the Morgan’s Tavern for a relaxing evening. Take in the night air while sipping drinks at the outside patio, belt out your favorite song at karaoke, and also enjoy the latest music videos. If that’s not enough, there is a jukebox, and live bands every Friday and Saturday night.
Address: 4850 Tyler Street, Riverside, CA 92503, United States
Phone: 1 951-785-6775
Opening hours: Monday to Sunday: 10:00am-2:00am
Day 2 in Riverside
Breakfast at 9:00am!
Kick off your day with a scrumptious breakfast at the Denny’s. Denny’s dishes out delectable classic American comfort food.
Address: 1245 University Avenue, Riverside, CA 92507, United States
Phone: 1 951-684-6171
Opening hours: Open 24 hours
Tour the Mission Inn Museum at 10:00am!
Start your day two with the Mission Inn Museum that is one of the Riverside’s precious assets. It features art, architecture and history of the stunning landmark- the Mission Inn Hotel. There is a 75-minutes walking tour of the museum led by docents.
Address: 3696 Main Street, Riverside, CA 92501, United States
Phone: 1 951-788-9556
Opening hours: Monday to Sunday: 9:30am-4:30pm
Distance from Denny’s: 2.3miles or 7minutes drive
Riverside Art Museum at 11:00am!
Head over to the Riverside Art Museum that features contemporary and traditional art and paintings addressing the social issues, and of different themes.
Address: 3425 Mission Inn Avenue, Riverside, CA 92501, United States
Phone: 1 951-684-7111
Opening hours: Tuesday to Saturday: 10:00am-4:00pm; Sunday: 12:00pm-4:00pm
Distance from Mission Inn Museum: 0.2miles or 1minute drive
UCR/California Museum of Photography at 12:00pm!
Next on the list is the UCR/California Museum of Photography that features beautiful prints by well-known photographers like Alfred Steiglitz, Ansel Adam, Mary Ellen Mark and more. The collection showcases the development of photography from the beginning to the present digital models.
Address: 3824 Main Street, Riverside, CA 92501, United States
Phone: 1 951-827-4787
Opening hours: Tuesday to Saturday: 12:00pm-5:00pm
Distance from Riverside Art Museum: 0.3miles or 1minute drive
The Salted Pig at 1:00pm!
It’s lunch time, grab a bite to eat at The Salted Pig where everything is prepared in-house, from food to ice-cream to wine and beers. Relish the classic American comfort food with craft beers and inventive cocktails at this spot.
Address: 3700 12th Street, Riverside, CA 92501, United States
Phone: 1 951-848-4020
Opening hours: Monday to Wednesday: 11:00am-12:00am; Thursday to Saturday: 11:00am-2:00am; Sunday: 11:00am-12:00am
Distance from California Museum of Photography: 0.4miles or 2minutes drive
Riverside Metropolitan Museum at 2:00pm!
Glimpse into the history and science at the Riverside Metropolitan Museum. The museum features anthropological exhibits, highlights various faces of the city’s natural history and several period pieces.
Address: 3580 Mission Inn Avenue, Riverside, CA 92501, United States
Phone: 1 951-826-5273
Opening hours: Tuesday to Saturday: 10:00am-4:30pm; Sunday: 1:00pm-4:30pm
Distance from The Salted Pig: 0.6miles or 3minutes drive
University of California Riverside Botanic Gardens at 3:00pm!
Relax and enjoy the beauty of nature at the University of California Riverside Botanic Gardens. It is home to over 3,500 plant species and more than 200 bird types from across the world. It also has hiking trails and lots of space for family picnic and children to play.
Address: 900 University Avenue, Riverside, CA 92507, United States
Phone: 1 951-784-6962
Opening hours: Monday to Sunday: 8:00am-5:00pm
Distance from Riverside Metropolitan Museum: 4.8miles or 9minutes drive
Bordwell Park at 4:00pm!
Time for some outdoor fun at the Bordwell Park! The park as lots of space for ball games, running around, walking, and other fun activities, wall climbing for kids, swings and slides, and many more. Explore the open spaces!
Address: 2008 Martin Luther King Blvd, Riverside, CA 92507, United States
Phone: 1 951-826-5355
Distance from University of California Riverside Botanic Gardens: 2.4miles or 7minutes drive
Go Shopping at 5:00pm!
Visit the Canyon Crest Towne Center for shopping. Shop at your favorites, like Cline’s Hallmark, Merle Norman, Ralph, and more. From clothing and accessories to home furnishings, this extensive shopping spot has all that you need!
Address: 5225 Canyon Crest Dr, Riverside, CA 92507, United States
Phone: 1 951-686-1222
Indulge in some more retail therapy at Riverside Plaza that houses many specialty stores, such as Forever 21, Nordstrom, Daniel’s Jewelry, Chico’s, and many more.
Address: 3545 Central Avenue, Riverside, CA 92506, United States
Phone: 1 951-683-1066
Opening hours: Monday to Thursday: 9:00am-10:00pm; Friday & Saturday: 9:00am-1:30am; Sunday: 9:00am-9:00pm (Hours may differ)
Dinner at 7:00pm!
Head over to Giuliano’s Trattoria (6060 Magnolia Avenue, Riverside, CA 92506, United States) that serves up delicious Italian fare. Craving for steaks and seafood, Duane’s Prime Steaks & Seafood (3649 Mission Inn Avenue, Riverside, CA 92501, United States) is your spot. Relish mouthwatering Italian cuisine with French flair at Mario’s Place (3646 Mission Inn Avenue, Riverside, CA 92501, United States). Or drop by the Sushi Asahi (2955 Van Buren Boulevard, Riverside, CA 92503, United States) that serves the best sushi in the city.
9:00pm-Start your night early!
Start your night at Sevilla Night Club (3252 Mission Inn Avenue, Riverside, CA 92507, United States), a great nightspot to decompress after a long day! Groove to the greatest tunes and indulge in the club’s bottle service at this spot. If you’re looking for a spirited night with a large and happening crowd, head to the Worthington’s Tavern (3587 University Avenue, Riverside, CA 92501, United States).It has two dance floors and an awesome music lineup to keep you grooving all night long.
Day 2 in Riverside Map Guide
