Top Rated Attractions in Lake Arrowhead

The celebrated First Congregational Church, is situated at 3504 Mission Inn Avenue in Riverside, California. It is a monumental church and carries great historic importance. The building was structured on a land cover of nearly 0.8 acres (0.32 hectares). The fine structure was built exactly a century ago in 1913. The Sunday service commences at 10:00a and the church also conducts wedding ceremonies. This comprehensive church is a perfect model of the Spanish Colonial Revival style of architecture and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1997.

A sizable patch of lush green lawns, flower beds and trees, Fairmount Park is a serene getaway from the city. Overlooking Lake Evans and the Fairmont this, 35-acre (14 hectares) park offers a number of great activities from fishing and boating, to tennis courts and playgrounds. The park also features a number of flower beds, including a beautiful mini rose garden and also boasts of some picturesque sights. Several designated picnic areas, make great locations for a family outing or an enjoyable barbecue.

Located around 15 miles from Ontario in the Jurupa Valley, this Earth-science museum is dedicated to educating the public about the region's flora and fauna. The museum provides information as well as exhibits about the entire Riverside area and the replica dinosaurs in the Granite Hill Nursery are always fascinating for the kids. Throughout the year, the museum leads tours, field trips and nature camps. All in all, this is the perfect destination for a fun and educational trip with the family.

Formerly known as the California Speedway, the Auto Club Speedway hosts some of the biggest car and bike races in the world, including the Superbike 100K, Historic Sports Car Festival, California 100 and Toyota Indy 400. Set up in the year 1997, it also plays venue to the NASCAR races held in this part of the state. The 2-mile (3.2-kilometer) D-shaped track sits below the 36,030-seat upper grandstand and the 42,490-seat lower grandstand. The action moves fast here, so don't wait to cruise in.

Home to the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes minor-league baseball team, LoanMart field is a massive baseball field. They also have here, soccer fields and softball fields. In addition to the athletic facilities, the park also features covered pavilions and an open air plaza which transforms it into an ideal spot to enjoy a concert or festival.

California Museum of Photography is located at the University of California at Riverside. The museum displays a comprehensive assemblage of photographic exhibits, featuring both modern and historic photographs through different mediums. With such a wide-ranging exposition, the photography museum's collection is counted to be one of the most profound in the region. Various exhibits here help one study the remote interests shared between photographic creations, photography tools and the popular culture's ever growing affair with the clicked picture.