GETTING OUT > NEIGHBORHOOD GUIDE RIVERSIDE.Byline: GEORGE A. PAUL LA.COM (1) (Computer Output Microfilm) Creating microfilm or microfiche from the computer. A COM machine receives print-image output from the computer either online or via tape or disk and creates a film image of each page. The Inland Empire's biggest city boasts a rich citrus history dating back to the 1870s and a crown jewel Crown jewel A particularly profitable or otherwise particularly valuable corporate unit or asset of a firm. Often used in risk arbitrage. The most desirable entities within a diversified corporation as measured by asset value, earning power, and business prospects; in takeover among SoCal lodgings in the Mission Inn. >culture & recreation Stroll through the Main Street pedestrian mall pedestrian mall pedestrian (US) n → Fußgängerzone f pedestrian mall n (US) → zona pedonale downtown and uncover a few dozen cozy shops and eateries. Then squeeze through a Mission Inn District passageway and revel in nearby spa fragrances. Mission Inn Hotel & Spa 3649 Mission Inn Ave. (951) 784-0300 Turrets, catacombs and carillon carillon, in music: see bell. carillon Musical instrument consisting of at least 23 cast bronze bells tuned in chromatic order. Usually located in a tower, it is played from a keyboard. Most carillons encompass three to four octaves. towers combined with Spanish revival-style architecture make this resort a wonderful destination. Eight U.S. presidents (especially Richard Nixon and Ronald Reagan) agreed; their portraits adorn a cocktail lounge where jazz is performed. Heritage House 8193 Magnolia Ave. (951) 689-1333 The restored two-story Victorian home, completed in 1891, has a carriage house, tank house, outhouse and barn (original and reproductions). UCR/California Museum of Photography UCR / California Museum of Photography is an off-campus department of the University of California, Riverside, Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences. About UCR/California Museum of Photography provides a cultural presence, educational resource, community center and intellectual 3824 Main St. (951) 784-3686 Become enlightened by exhibits on photography's relationship to politics, art and society; Ansel Adams photos; cameras dating back to 1839; and stereoscope stereoscope (stĕr`ēəskōp'), optical instrument that presents to a viewer two slightly differing pictures, one to each eye, to give the effect of depth. cards. Castle Park 3500 Polk St. (951) 785-3000 Have loads of fun at this 30-year-old amusement park amusement park, a commercially operated park offering various forms of entertainment, such as arcade games, carousels, roller coasters, and performers, as well as food, drink, and souvenirs. featuring a roller coaster, above, miniature golf, log ride, dragon swing, carousel, bumper cars, magic show, arcade games and more. Riverside Art Museum Riverside Art Museum is an art museum in the historic Mission Inn District of Riverside, California. A non-profit organization, its mission is to "to serve the varied communities of the Inland Empire by providing visual art of the finest quality and related educational and 3425 Mission Inn Ave. (951) 684-7111 Housed in a national historic landmark A National Historic Landmark (NHL) is a building, district, site, structure, or object, almost always within the United States, officially recognized by the United States government for its historical significance. building, local and nationally touring exhibits are displayed within four galleries, a mezzanine exhibition space and a children's gallery. California Citrus State Historic Park California Citrus State Historic Park, located in Riverside, California, preserves some of the rapidly vanishing cultural landscape of the citrus industry and tells the story of the industry's role in the history and development of California. 1879 Jackson St. (951) 780-6222 Revisit a major part of Riverside's history via 180-plus acres of citrus groves, a packing house and early California Craftsman-style structures. >nightlife Four colleges are spread through town, so you'll probably mingle with students who populate the bars and clubs along a stretch of University Avenue. Sevilla Restaurant & Tapas tapas Ascetic practice carried out to achieve spiritual power or purification. In Hinduism, it is associated with Yoga as a way of purifying the body in preparation for the more exacting spiritual exercises leading to liberation. Bar 3252 Mission Inn Ave. (951) 778-0611 Spanish murals and artifacts artifacts see specimen artifacts. add to the Old World charm here. Experience a bit of Madrid with flamenco, tango and salsa dinner shows/dancing, DJs in the nightclub and authentic tapas. Back to the Grind Coffeehouse 3575 University Ave. (951) 784-0800 Get serious at a poetry reading or art show. Or if music's your thing, there are local acoustic musicians and DJs. An assortment of gourmet coffees and teas is available. Killarney's Restaurant & Irish Pub 3639 Riverside Plaza Drive (951) 682-2933 Chow down Dublin-style (Guinness Beef Stew, Boxtys) or go traditional (pasta, steak and seafood), then wash it down with a pale ale. Live music is a bonus. >dining A variety of eclectic fine-dining establishments can be found, especially if you head downtown. Gerard's French Restaurant 9814 Magnolia Ave. (951) 687-4882 A fixture in town for three decades, this intimate establishment has a respectable wine list; the menu specialties include veal, rack of lamb Noun 1. rack of lamb - a roast of the rib section of lamb crown roast rack - rib section of a forequarter of veal or pork or especially lamb or mutton lamb roast, roast lamb - a cut of lamb suitable for roasting and braised braise tr.v. braised, brais·ing, brais·es To cook (meat or vegetables) by browning in fat, then simmering in a small quantity of liquid in a covered container. rabbit. Duane's Prime Steaks & Seafood 3649 Mission Inn Ave. (951) 341-6767 Adorned with stained-glass windows and tapestries, the Mission Inn restaurant features filet mignon, lamb chops, swordfish swordfish, large food and game fish, Xiphias gladius, of the warmer Atlantic and Pacific waters, related to the sailfish. It is named for its sharp, broad, elongated upper jaw, which it uses to flail and pierce its prey of smaller fish, rising beneath a school and salmon, plus crab cakes and duck consomme for appetizers. Mario's Place 3646 Mission Inn Ave. (951) 684-7755 The place to go for gourmet Northern Italian cuisine, Mario's has an elegant flair. Sit on the outdoor patio and savor some wine, then listen to live jazz. Simple Simon's Bakery & Bistro 3639 Main St. (951) 369-6030 Lunchtime lines are always long as people flock here to eat fresh bread and sandwiches, soups, salads, chili and yummy pastries. An outside patio handles the overflow. >shop Riverside's crop of unique shops will surprise you and provide gift ideas -- even for that hard-to-shop-for person. Mission Galleria 3700 Main St. (951) 276-8000 Three floors of antiques, collectibles and gifts occupy this huge space. A deli offers scrumptious sandwiches (try the Pear Newton), lettuce wraps and salads. A huge wooden chair, the Mission mascot, sits out front. Sounds Like 10117 Hole Ave. (951) 343-9333 Located in an alternative-minded strip mall across from the Galleria at Tyler, Sounds Like (formerly Mad Platter) has provided music-minded locals with a primo selection of European imports, indie, punk and metal albums since the '80s. Imagine That! 5225 Canyon Crest Drive, Suite13 (951) 784-0132 This independent children's bookstore, established more than 20 years ago, stocks fiction books, toys, puzzles and puppets, and hosts author appearances. Dragonmarsh 3643 University Ave. (951) 276-1116 From Renaissance Faire to pirate costumes, weaponry and ritual tools, this shop is well-stocked with historical and spiritual items. CAPTION(S): 3 photos, map Photo: (1) no caption (roller coaster) (2) no caption (Sevilla Restaurant) (3) no caption (hook) Map: Riverside |
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