- Our list of the best things to do in Riverside, California, features the top 470 nearby activities — including 172 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Riverside, CA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Entertainment & Shows, Sports & Fitness, and Amusement.
- The results below include the top 33 things to do within the city of Riverside, CA , followed by 437 popular activities in nearby cities, including Fontana, Ontario, Rancho Cucamonga, San Bernardino, Redlands, Perris, Chino Hills, Claremont, Chino, Upland, Lake Elsinore, Moreno Valley, Pomona, Norco, Corona, Yorba Linda, Yucaipa, Diamond Bar, Montclair, Menifee, La Verne, Rancho Santa Margarita, Orange, Rialto, Colton, Beaumont, Anaheim, Lake Forest, Mission Viejo, Joshua Tree, Placentia, Tustin, Hesperia, San Jacinto, Brea, San Dimas and Highland
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Paranormal investigators must work together to find clues and solve puzzles in a curiosity shop with mysterious items and strange phenomena
7.8 Miles
93%
278 votes
P.O. Box 6463, March Air Reserve Base, Riverside, CA 92518
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Displaying over 70 aircraft and more than 30,000 individual artifacts, the March Field Air Museum focuses on March Field's pivotal role in the development of flight. The museum features items from as early as the 1920's.
2.3 Miles
One of the most famed hiking areas of Riverside, Mount Rubidoux Park offers sweeping views of the city from it's peak. Winding trails take visitors through rocky terrain and lush, grass lined curves to the white cross that sits a top the mountain.
4.1 Miles
91%
145 votes
9400 Dufferin, Riverside, CA 92504
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California Citrus State Historic Park is dedicated to the preservation and history of the areas citrus heritage. Visitors are able to participate in guided tours as well as sample and purchase the parks fresh produce.
1.8 Miles
Accessible via the Santa Ana River Trail, Mount Rubidoux Trail is a 3-mile loop trail suitable for hiking and dog walking. The trail offers views of the city as well as access to Peace Tower and Friendship Bridge.
6.5 Miles
93%
57 votes
11631 Sterling Avenue, Riverside, CA 92503
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The Riverside Indoor Shooting Range is a facility that allows individuals to shoot their firearms in a modern indoor shooting location. Other services at the range include firearm and archery training, firearm rentals, and self-defense classes.
4.0 Miles
94%
64 votes
900 University Ave., Riverside, CA
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A relaxing atmosphere and beautiful plant life await guests at the University of California Riverside Botanic Garden. The garden is 40 rolling acres of over 3,500 plant species and offers both self-guided tours and school tours.
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The Mission Inn Museum stands to preserve the culture and history of the Mission Inn, Riverside and the surrounding California communities. The museum highlights artifacts, photography and paintings from the areas artisans as well as a quaint gift shop.
2.4 Miles
89%
122 votes
3801 Mission Inn Avenue, Riverside, CA 92501
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Beautifully designed, the Fox Performing Arts Center is one of Riverside's most famed entertainment destinations. The center features an array of performances, including touring bands, local talent, musicals and theatre plays and more.
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Opened in 1964 with a single screen, the Van Buren Drive-In Theatre has become a favorited weekend destination for locals. Featuring the latest movies on multiple screens, the drive-in is a fun way to mix modern entertainment with a classic experience.
4.1 Miles
85%
46 votes
900 University Ave, University of California, Riverside, Riverside, CA 92521
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UCR Botanical Gardens is a 40 acre botanical garden featuring more than 3,500 plant species. The gardens are used as a learning tool for students from UCR and other nearby schools - and are suitable for those interested in bird watching.