3 Best Landmarks in Riverside, CA

“Heritage House showcases a Queen Anne Victorian-style house. The house was originally built in 1891-92 for Mrs. Catherine Bettner. The museum started as a collaboration of associates of the Riverside Museum, a volunteer support organization for the Riverside Metropolitan Museum. Visitors can enjoy a 45-minute tour of the mansion and properties conducted by Victorian Dress educators. Heritage House is restored to reflect the design and lifestyle of wealthy turn-of-the-century Riverside. In addition to their Queen Anne design, it includes Moorish, Georgian, and Chinese elements. The museum provides wheelchair access, with an on-site team member or volunteer available to assist with the wheelchair lift located on the house side. A gift shop on-site offers a wide selection of books and merchandise that reflects the house's design. Parking is available on-site at the back of the House lot, and admission is free.”

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“Jensen Alvarado Historic Ranch and Museum retains the rhythm of farm life before it was even king of citrus. The museum was originally built by retired sea captain Cornelius Jensen and their wife Mercedes Alvarado in the early 1870s, preserving the essence of farm life from a time when citrus farming wasn't even prevalent. Riverside County has now set aside an oasis of historic farmland, preserving just 30 acres of what was once a vast ranch. Visitors can enjoy a night of entertainment, local cuisine, and drinks. The historical displays in their museum and the original ranch house are ample for all ages to see and do. Jensen Alvarado Ranch offers park and open space facilities covering more than 70,000 acres. Tourists can wander through their orchards, feed their farm animals, or walk through the historic ranch house.”

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“Riverside Historic Courthouse is listed as a historical landmark by the Riverside County Historical Commission. In 1903, the construction of the Court House took place. Today, the Executive Offices and Human Resources Department of the Riverside Superior Court are located in the Historic Courthouse. The Superior Court of Riverside County provides free help to the public. View information on the Self-Help Services they offer. Street parking is available for visitors, and while there are no reserved handicapped spaces, individuals with a handicapped placard or license plate can park for free in any area. Metered parking is available on the streets of the city, and there are no designated handicapped spaces, but individuals with a handicapped placard or license plate can park in any space without charge.”

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