Things to do Inland Empire California

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Southern California's Inland Empire agricultural areas are slowly giving way to urban sprawl. Even with the rapidly growing population of the area there is still plenty of interesting places to visit and things to do. The San Gaberial Mountains offer skiing in the winter and hiking, fishing and mountain biking in the summer months. To the south is the desert play ground of Palm Springs with golf courses and world class hotels and spas. The core area of the Inland Empire has many historical destinations linking the agricultural past to the urban future or the region.

Inland Empire Places to Visit

Mission Inn Museum - Located within the historic Mission Inn in Riverside. Exhibits rich in artifacts range from Arts & Crafts furnishings to Asian sculpture.

Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden - RSABG is the largest botanical garden dedicated exclusively to California native plants. Offers views of the mountain range throughout the year.

March Field Air Museum - Adjacent to the March Air Reserve Base, Riverside, California. visitor will find thousands of artifacts on display covering the years from 1918 to the present. Outside the main building are sixty aircraft are on display.

California Citrus State Historic Park -The design of the park is reminiscent of a 1900s city park, complete with an activity center, interpretive structure, amphitheater, picnic area, and demonstration groves

San Bernardino Route 66 Museum - Free to the public and seven days a week, the museum offers a delightful stroll down Memory Lane.Tthe museum is situated on the site of the first McDonald's Restaurant built in 1948.

The Air Museum Planes of Fame - The Air Museum houses over 150 aircraft at its two locations, the main facility located at Chino Airport in California.

Palm Springs Aerial Tramway - The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway constructed in the rugged Chino Canyon on the north edge of Palm Springs.

Indian Canyons Palm Springs - Four canyons located on the Agua Caliente Cahuilla Indian reservation. Open for exploring, hiking or horseback riding and picnicking.

Temecula Valley Wine Country - Eighteen wineries produce award-winning premium wines in this area. Rolling Hills covered with vineyards which offer tours and wine tasting.

Oak Glen California - Oak Glen is famous for its apple harvest, September through November, but many of the town's 35 orchards and shops are open year-round.

Big Bear Lake - Activities ranging from world-class skiing and snow boarding, power boating and jet-skiing, to trout fishing and golfing. Big Bear offers dramatic scenery and rugged wilderness.

NHRA Motorsports Museum - View and learn about hot rods, customs, racecars and speed records, and the West Coast's role as the historic center for their past and present development.

San Bernardino County Museum - A regional museum with exhibits and collections in cultural and natural history. Public programs for adults, families, students, and children.