If you are looking to take in a great Broadway-style show without the hassle of going to New York, visit Performance Riverside, a professional theatrical production company in the Landis Performing Arts Center. Past performances include "Hello, Dolly!" and "The Secret Garden." Continue your exploration of local arts by visiting the University of California Riverside ARTSblock. This center is home to the Barbara and Art Culver Center of the Arts, California Museum of Photography and Sweeney Art Gallery. Here you'll find the work of both students and regional artists on display.
No visit to Riverside is complete without heading outdoors to explore the gorgeous foothills. Plan a picnic or attend Concerts in the Park at California Citrus State Historic Park. If you love flowers stop at the University of California, Riverside Botanic Gardens. Forty hilly acres boast more than 3,500 warm-weather species of plants from around the world.End your day by sampling the local cuisine. Try mesquite wood-grilled southwestern fare at Anchos Southwest Bar & Grill or indulge in some of California's freshest seafood and steaks at Market Broiler.
Your time here can be draining, so be sure to have a warm, cozy bed waiting for you nearby. Stay with Choice Hotels in Riverside, CA and let our friendly staff make sure you feel at home!