The Wonderful Place in Riverside

By: Kaz

   Have you ever heard Mission Inn since you came here? Maybe some classmates have already heard that name. On last Wednesday, I visited there with my conversation partner. He explained about that building. His talk was very interesting to me. Thus, I decided to write about Mission Inn.
Mission Inn, the landmark place in downtown Riverside, was built in 1876 by Christopher Columbus Miller, when you enter at the gate, you can see an oriental big bell; in addition, you can see the Miller’s statue on left side while you walk down toward to the entrance. When I walked into the entrance, I was surprised because the atmosphere of the entrance was different from outside. I felt as if I were in the building on 19th century. In other words, that space was filled with noble atmosphere. After then, I went to a restaurant. That restaurant looked very expensive. He explained me when he visited there, he paid ??? dollars per one person.(If you want to know the price, please ask me!) Of cause, when I heard that price, I was surprised. But he said, “It’s expensive, but the quality is very good.” I think so too, but maybe I won’t visit there. Also, the stay fee is expensive too.
   Why Mission Inn is an exclusive hotel? As you know, this place has long history. Moreover, many famous persons, especially 10 presidents of the U.S, stayed there. Richard Nixon, one of president visiting there, was married at that place because Mission Inn has two chapels. Also, Ronald Reagan visited there during their honeymoon. When you are in the entrance, you can see their pictures on the wall. Furthermore, you can see a big chair too. This chair was for William Howard Taft, the 27th President of the U.S. When you see that chair, you will be surprised, I believe.
   Finally, if you are interested in going to Mission Inn, I recommended you to go there during Thanksgiving or Christmas. On last November, I watched the news, and then an announcer began to speak about the wonderful building decorated with various colors lights. At first, I didn’t know where that building was. But I gradually understood he was talking about Mission Inn. If I have time during Thanksgiving, probably I will go there. Also, my conversation partner said the building was decorated during Christmas every year. But be careful! There are so many people during these seasons, so I think what you go there with a few your friends is better.
   If you have time and a car, I recommend you to go to Mission Inn because the hotel has very different atmosphere from other hotels. Also, this experience is the chance when you know more about Riverside, I guess.