Riverside, CA

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Where to stay in Riverside

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Downtown Riverside

Travelers to Downtown Riverside praise its stunning river views. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to make a stop by Fox Performing Arts Center and Riverside Metropolitan Museum.

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University

While visiting University, you might make a stop by sights like University of California Riverside Botanic Gardens and Box Springs Mountain Reserve Park.

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Arlington

Arlington might not have many top sights, but Galleria at Tyler and Castle Park Amusement Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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Magnolia Center

When in Magnolia Center, you can plan a visit to Fox Performing Arts Center and Galleria at Tyler, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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Canyon Crest

While Canyon Crest might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Fox Performing Arts Center and University of California Riverside Botanic Gardens.

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University of California, Riverside

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Explore the campus of University of California, Riverside, during your travels in Riverside. Amble around the area's riverfront or attend a sporting event.
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