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Allow your kids the chance to really enjoy themselves when you take them to Riverside's popular Castle Park. This is an impressive 25-acre family fun center that features over 30 rides and attractions, one of the most memorable being a 1905 Dentzel Carousel. The kids will absolutely love visiting the two-story arcade as well as trying their luck on the amusing yet challenging 18-hole miniature golf course. And, as all this fun will work up everyone's appetites, there is an excellent restaurant on site to satisfy the kids' bellies before they head out for more fun and games.

Mount Rubidoux Trail in Riverside is one of the area's most popular outdoor destinations for several good reasons. This family-friendly trail trek welcomes bike riders as well as dogs to experience the beautiful wilderness that adorns this winding recreation trail located in the heart of the city. In all, this trail offers nature lovers a chance to feel like they've made a big escape while still staying within the confines of the city limits.

If a picture is worth a thousand words, then how many words are hanging in the California Museum of Photography? Find out when you pay a visit to this highly enjoyable facility that is a feast for the eyes from beginning to end. See stunning prints by such famous photographers as Ansel Adams, Lewis Hine, Alfred Steiglitz and Mary Ellen Mark. The expertly lit pieces all seem to come alive as you stroll from one exhibit to the next. Don't forget to stop into the gift shop to purchase copies of your favorite prints.