Our little crew recently set out on an adventure to visit some family in the Inland Empire, CA. Â While we were visiting, we took the opportunity to do some poking around. Â Here are some of the wonders we beheld while exploring the Inland Empire – Riverside and Redlands, CA.
Our first outing was to Riverside. Â We were met with a drizzle which was a welcome event considering the endless summer we left behind in Arizona (yes, it’s still pretty warm in October and we are over it). Â Our first stop was Back to the Grind Coffee shop. Â It’s a wonderful shop full of art and great atmosphere.
Back out on the streets, public art and old architecture provide many treats for the eyeballs.
After exploring the streets for a while, we decided to check out the Riverside Metropolitan Museum which was conveniently free!
Our next outing was to the quaint city of Redlands. Â The downtown was fun to explore. Â One of the highlights for us was the comic store A Shop Called Quest which was loaded with interesting comics, books, toys, and art.
Walking outside also provided many visual treats.
The last stop in Redlands was Prospect Park for a burrito picnic and wandering.
I hope you enjoyed exploring Riverside and Redlands, CA with us. Â We love poking around new and old places and sharing them with you.
Pretty sure the wall mural of the owls is by Jeff Soto.
I looked him up and it definitely looks like his style – and he is from Riverside 🙂 His work is really good!