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Unusual Attractions in Riverside

Riverside, California

Graffiti Waterfall

Mixing urban grit with natural beauty, this secluded waterfall has a little something for everyone.

Riverside, California

Tio's Tacos

Mexican food and folk art.

Riverside, California

The Ark of Citrus

The Citrus Variety Collection at UC Riverside contains two trees of each of the 1,000+ varieties of citrus.

Riverside, California

The Parent Washington Navel Tree

This California tree is the single source of the state's entire orange industry.

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San Bernardino, California

Mitla Cafe

The Route 66 institution that inspired Taco Bell also served as an important headquarters for Mexican-American social movements.

11 miles from Riverside

San Bernardino, California

Unofficial McDonald's Museum

This unlicensed collection of fast-food memorabilia sits on the site of the first ever McDonald's restaurant.

13 miles from Riverside

Chino, California

Chino Planes of Fame Air Museum

A museum dedicated to restoring vintage aircraft, located at a working airport.

14 miles from Riverside

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Riverside, California

The Ark of Citrus

The Citrus Variety Collection at UC Riverside contains two trees of each of the 1,000+ varieties of citrus.

Riverside, California

The Parent Washington Navel Tree

This California tree is the single source of the state's entire orange industry.

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