With a $1.6 billion transformation, the historic City of Riverside is a complete destination that is now even more reliably affordable and refreshingly original for leisure travelers, small-to-medium-size meetings, and events of any occasion. In Riverside, you will discover a new ’side of classic California,” including: • Walkable downtown Main Street Riverside, featuring more than 650 rooms within walking distance, and steps from restaurants, day spas, museums and boutique shopping. • The New Riverside Convention Center reopened March 1, 2014 with over 65,000 square feet of indoor event space. • A wide range of renowned venues, from the internationally recognized Riverside Aquatics Complex up to the heights of famed Mount Rubidoux. • Riverside’s big-city feel and small-town charm, surrounding guests with happening places and hospitable people. • The college town and the cultural centers, from museums to galleries to rich military history. • A reason to experience every season with the world-famous Riverside Festival of Lights, Ghost Walk, Festa Italia and more. • Distinction as the Intelligent Community of the Year! New York, Glasgow, Seoul, Calgary, Stockholm and yes, Riverside — voted the most innovative destination for promoting business and the community.