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Head to California Citrus State Historic Park which tells the story of the citrus industry's rapid development in Southern California.
The citrus economy began in 1873 when the U.S. Department of Agriculture sent two little navel orange trees to Eliza Tibbets, a Riverside local. The trees thrived due to Southern California's temperate climate and healthy soil.
Once locals tasted the sweet fruit grown in Eliza Tibbets' yard, groves of oranges, lemons, and grapefruits began popping up all over the state. At the California Citrus State Historic Park, visitors can join a free guided tour that includes samples of freshly-grown California oranges. The park also has an amphitheater and picnic areas that groups can rent out for a small fee.
Find it at this Address: 9400 Dufferin Avenue, Riverside, CA 92503, Phone: 951-780-6222
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