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The architectural wonders found throughout Downtown Riverside date back to the 1800’s when movie stars and U.S. Presidents first started to roam the city.

Mission Inn Hotel and Spa
The Mission Inn, a favorite with U.S. presidents, celebrities, and international visitors, is a Riverside landmark. The Spanish architecture is stunning.
3649 Mission Inn Avenue

Places to dine after visiting the Mission Inn
Mission Inn Restaurant
Las Campanas
Casey’s Cupcakes

Getting here
You’ll find the historic hotel in the heart of Downtown Riverside. It is a half-mile walk from the Riverside - Downtown Metrolink station.

Riverside County Historic Courthouse
4050 Main Street

Places to dine after visiting the Historic Courthouse
Coffee Court Bistro

Getting here
The Historic Courthouse is slightly under a mile from the Riverside - Downtown Metrolink station.

Main Street Pedestrian Mall
Stroll this five-block mall and discover unique shops, restaurants, axe throwing, pubs, and more. 3712 Mission Inn Avenue

Places to dine while visiting the Main Street Pedestrian Mall
Retro Tacos
Salted Pig
Simple Simon’s Bakery & Bistro
Tamale Factory
Saku Ramen
Gram’s Mission BBQ
Casey’s Cupcakes
Cupcakes and Curiosities

Getting here
The Main Street Pedestrian Mall is located north from the Riverside - Downtown Metrolink station, a short .7-mile walk. You can walk the mall through Main Street between 5th and University.

Universalist Unitarian Church of Riverside
3525 Mission Avenue

Places to dine after visiting the Universalist Unitarian Church of Riverside
Mission Inn Restaurant
Las Campanas
Casey’s Cupcakes

Getting here
The church is a half-mile walk from the Riverside - Downtown Metrolink station.

Chinese Pavilion
456 Mission Inn Ave
(Corner of Mission Inn Avenue & Orange Street)

Places to dine after visiting the Chinese Pavilion
Mission Inn Restaurant
Las Campanas
Casey’s Cupcakes
The Old Spaghetti Factory
El Patron
Heroes Restaurant & Brewery

Getting here
The church is a half-mile walk from the Riverside - Downtown Metrolink station.

De Anza Building
This historical landmark premiered top Hollywood movies and later became a concert venue for many up-and-coming bands. Today, the De Anza Building houses a nutrition center. (Corner of Market & 12th Streets)

Places to dine after visiting the De Anza Building
Riverside Food Lab

Getting here
The De Anza Building is a mile walk from the Riverside - Downtown Metrolink station on the corner of Market & 12 Streets. Watch for the historic “DE ANZA” sign.

Fox Theater
3801 Mission Avenue
Opened in 1929, the Spanish Revival-style Fox Theater was the first to screen “Gone with the Wind.”

Places to dine after visiting the Fox Theater
Heroes Restaurant & Brewery
Riverside Food Lab
Tio’s Tacos

Getting here
The Fox Theater is a .8-mile walk from the Riverside - Downtown Metrolink station. It is located on the corner of Market & Mission Streets.

The Jarvis House
4492 12th Street
(Corner of Mission Inn Avenue & Orange Street)

Places to dine after visiting The Jarvis House
Tio’s Tacos

Getting here
The Jarvis House is a 1.4-mile walk from the Riverside - Downtown Metrolink station.

Loring Building
3673 Main Street

Places to dine after visiting the Loring Building
The Old Spaghetti Factory
El Patron
Mission Inn Restaurant
Las Campanas
Casey’s Cupcakes
Tamale Factory
Saku Ramen
Heroes Restaurant & Brewery

Getting here
The Loring Building is a .7-mile walk from the Riverside - Downtown Metrolink station.

Arcade Building
3602 University Avenue

Places to dine after visiting the Arcade Building
El Patron
Salted Pig

Getting here
The Arcade Building is a half-mile walk from the Riverside - Downtown Metrolink station.

First Congregational Church
3504 Mission Inn Avenue

Places to dine after visiting the First Congregational Church
The Old Spaghetti Factory
El Patron
Tio’s Tacos
Heroes Restaurant & Brewery
Mission Inn Restaurant
Las Campanas
Casey’s Cupcakes

Getting here
The church is a half-mile walk from the Riverside - Downtown Metrolink station.

Municipal Auditorium
3485 Mission Inn Avenue

Places to dine after visiting the Municipal Auditorium
The Old Spaghetti Factory
El Patron
Heroes Restaurant & Brewery

Getting here
The Municipal Auditorium is a half-mile walk from the Riverside - Downtown Metrolink station.

Downtown Riverside is filled with statues of great leaders, including Martin Luther King and Mahatma Gandhi. Begin your walk on Main Street Mall (outside the Mission Inn Hotel) and walk west to the historic Riverside County Historic Courthouse. This is a 10-minute walk, but plan on 30-45 minutes for photo ops.

Want a self-guided tour to learn more about the statues and their exact locations? Download the City of Riverside’s Riverside Guided Tour app.

We always suggest when planning your adventure to check the Metrolink train schedule to Riverside-Downtown. The 91/Perris Valley Line, Riverside Line and the Inland Empire Orange County Line all serve this destination.