{"id":856,"date":"2018-09-06T14:01:04","date_gmt":"2018-09-06T21:01:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/2018.riverside.wordcamp.org\/?p=856"},"modified":"2018-09-06T20:13:04","modified_gmt":"2018-09-07T03:13:04","slug":"top-8-things-to-do-in-riverside-after-wordcamp","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/riverside.wordcamp.org\/2018\/top-8-things-to-do-in-riverside-after-wordcamp\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 8 things to do in Riverside after WordCamp"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you\u2019ve never been to Riverside, you\u2019re in for a treat. It has something for every type of WordPresser, whether you\u2019re a foodie, a night owl, a fitness fanatic or a pub crawler. These are the best eight things to do after the day is done at WordCamp.<\/span><\/p>\n

1. Hike Mt. Rubidoux<\/b><\/p>\n

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Mt. Rubidoux \u2014 Photo by Trevor Benedict<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Riverside\u2019s most iconic park, Mt. Rubidoux is a 600 ft.-tall mountain with a paved walking trail winding up to the peak. The view from the top is beautiful, especially after sunset, making it a great place to bring your special someone\u2014as long as they don\u2019t mind the 3-mile round trip hike. Two other spots that are great for a hike, run or long walk are Fairmount park (only about a mile from Mt. Rubidoux) and Citrus Heritage State Park (about six miles west from downtown).<\/span><\/p>\n

Websites<\/b>: <\/span>Mount Rubidoux Trail<\/span><\/a>, \u00a0<\/span>Riverside Parks<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>California Citrus State Park <\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

2. People watch on Main Street<\/b><\/p>\n

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Martin Luther King statue in Downtown Riverside. \u2014 Photo by a1mega<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Main Street is in the historic core of Riverside and is bar-none the best place for wandering, sightseeing, dining and people watching. The points of interest stretch from 5th to 12th streets and include the Mission Inn, museums, restaurants, murals and more. Take yourself on this walking tour or simply wander the area and discover the hidden gems yourself.<\/span><\/p>\n

Website:<\/b> InlandEmpire.com<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

3. Dine at the Mission Inn<\/b><\/p>\n

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The Mission Inn’s courtyard. \u2014 Photo by Little Koshka<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The Mission Inn, one of the oldest surviving structures in the city, has become a trademark for Riverside. Built in 1902, now it\u2019s a four-star hotel with numerous restaurants and other shops lining the outside walls. The public is welcome to wander its halls and admire its neo-colonial architecture. Make sure to say hello to the two talking parrots living in the large cage by the front door, and take note of the many bells scattered throughout. They\u2019re the reason a bell is part of Riverside\u2019s city seal.<\/span><\/p>\n

Website: <\/b>Explore The Mission Inn<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

4. Drink in Riverside\u2019s Nightlife<\/b><\/p>\n

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Two women enjoy art and drinks at Sevilla Nightclub in Downtown Riverside.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The city\u2019s downtown area has a lot going on at night. Several bars and clubs line University Avenue from Lime to Main streets, with a few on Main and Mission Inn Avenue. Also, the Riverside Municipal Auditorium regularly features big-name bands, though as of this writing, the schedule wasn\u2019t set for WordCamp weekend.<\/span><\/p>\n

Websites:<\/b><\/p>\n