Redlands Visitor Center

NEW "We are the bulldogs" University of Redlands Alumni and Friends tee and sticker (artist Brit Casady).

See online - https://redlandsvisitorcenter.square.site

Did you know that activity brochures are one of the most valuable tools a visitor center can offer because they encourage visitors and residents to explore the community longer, engage with local businesses, and create memorable experiences?

Some key benefits include:

1. They Turn Visitors into Explorers

Many visitors don't know where to start when they arrive. Self-guided activities such as scavenger hunts, walking tours, clock walks, or historic driving tours give them a structured way to discover the community at their own pace.

2. They Increase Time Spent in Town

When people participate in an activity, they tend to stay longer. The longer visitors remain in a destination, the more likely they are to shop, dine, and support local businesses.

3. They Support Economic Development

Activity brochures naturally lead participants to local businesses, museums, parks, and attractions. A family completing a scavenger hunt may stop for ice cream, coffee, lunch, or shopping along the way.

4. They Create Family-Friendly Experiences

Families are constantly looking for affordable activities. Brochures such as an "I Spy Downtown" hunt or a historic walking tour provide free entertainment while introducing children to local history and culture.

5. They Educate Residents About Their Own Community

Many locals discover places they never knew existed. Activity brochures help residents become ambassadors for their city and strengthen community pride.

6. They Encourage Repeat Visits

A visitor may not complete every activity in one trip. Offering multiple brochures encourages people to return to experience another tour, hunt, or challenge.

7. They Promote History and Culture

Historic walking tours, architecture guides, and heritage-themed activities help preserve and share a community's story in an engaging way.

8. They Appeal to Schools and Homeschool Programs

Teachers and homeschool groups often seek educational field trip opportunities. Activity brochures can align with history, geography, and civic learning objectives while making learning fun.

9. They Provide Sponsorship Opportunities

Brochures can feature local business sponsors, helping offset printing costs while giving businesses visibility and community goodwill.

10. They Differentiate the Visitor Center

Many visitor centers simply distribute maps and brochures. Offering unique, locally created activities demonstrates that the center is an active community resource rather than just an information desk.

For the Redlands Visitor Center specifically, brochures such as the I Spy Downtown, Downtown Scavenger Hunt, Historic Walking Tour, Clock Walk, and Orange Grove History Tour help fulfill the Center's mission by connecting residents and visitors to Redlands' history, culture, businesses, and family-friendly experiences while encouraging exploration throughout downtown and the community.

Looking for a fun way to spend the afternoon? We have a fun photo scavenger hunt for kids and families to explore Downtown Redlands! Drop by the Visitor Center to grab one and learn more about our family activities! 🍊

A big thank you to Steinmann Eye Care for sponsoring this brochure 😄

This Redlands Bowl Diamond Jubilee art was originally a painting by Fred Cowland to celebrate the 75th year of the Redlands Bowl. Local artist Larry Dierdorff turned it into the mural you can see today on the Community Bank Building!

It is also officially time for the 2026 Redlands Bowl Summer Music Festival! Stop by the center to grab your season brochure and plan your summer activities ☀️🎵

🍊Welcome to Redlands Jenny!

Whether you’re just passing by or new to the neighborhood, we are the front door to our city and would love to be the first to say Hello! New resident program sponsored by

New in town? Know someone who just moved in? Hosting friends? Just Visiting? Stop by the Visitor Center today! We have unique, locally-made gifts/souvenirs and all the local secrets you need to explore 🍊

For the locals: Drop your favorite go to spot for the newcomers below!

Lots of fun this weekend!

Looking for something to do this weekend in Redlands? Good luck choosing just one! 😄

From live music and movies to yoga, football, fresh produce, shopping, and family fun, Redlands is packed with things to see and do all weekend long!

Which event is on your must-do list? 👇🍊

🍊Gymnastics Summer Camps
🍊Storytime at the Frugal Frigate
🍊Paint Night: Patriotic Pony
🍊VBS: Treasuring Wisdom 🎉
🍊Three Stags Live Music
🍊Juneteenth
🍊Father's Day Pop Up At Pop Clutch Coffee
🍊Friday Flea Market
🍊Redlands Bowl Summer Music Festival
🍊The Farmers Market at the Grove School & Downtown Market
🍊Try Yoga FREE! 4th Annual
🍊Student Camp Car Wash Fundraiser
🍊Weekend Urban Organic Produce Stand
🍊ANCA Summer Movie Series: The Human Element
🍊Redlands Football Club Game
🍊Outdoor Experience Free Workshop - Summer Night Skies
🍊Sunday Morning Market

Events + details-> https://aboutredlands.com/redlands-events-and-weekend-activities

IMAGE NOTES: Did you know that the Shoe Repair Shop on the corner was a shoe shine/ repair shop in the mid 1940’s?

The first photo is sometime in or after late 1936. The Pacific Electric single track on Orange Street was abandoned on 20 July 1936, the rails lifted, and the former right-of-way repaved. If you look closely, you can see the replacement pavement. 2.07 miles of track were removed, and the line ended at the SunKist packing plant on San Bernardino Avenue.

Pictured in the right corner: Mile High Curry's Ice Cream, a longtime Redlands favorite that many residents remember from downtown Redlands in the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s.

We’re excited to now carry Nate’s Fusion Fresh Orange Juice! 🍊

Made from oranges grown at Buoye Farms right here in Redlands, each bottle is filled with fresh-squeezed juice prepared daily for the freshest flavor possible.

Nate’s Fruit Fusion is about much more than great orange juice.

Nate’s Fruit Fusion (often called Nate’s Fusion) is a beloved Redlands business and job training program for young adults with special needs. Founded by Lisa McCool for her son Nathan, who was diagnosed with autism and was initially told he might never walk or talk, the program has grown into a vital community space where differently-abled individuals gain employment experience, develop social skills, and build confidence.

Every bottle supports a local business with a mission to create opportunities, foster independence, and strengthen our community.

Stop by and pick up a bottle while supplies last—and taste the difference that locally grown Redlands oranges and community spirit can make. ❤️🍊

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Looking for a Father’s Day gift Dad will actually use? 🍺🥤

Pick up a Redlands souvenir glass and treat Dad to a free classic root beer or Coke float from Lappert’s. As a bonus, each glass purchase includes one FREE Redlands 250th Anniversary commemorative pin while supplies last!

It’s a simple gift that celebrates local history, great memories, and time spent together.

Because sometimes the best Father’s Day gifts are the ones you can enjoy together. ❤️

Which color is best for the 2026 DRINK.LOCAL.COFFEE. T-shirt showing the best of the best Redlands coffee shops?

1. Heather Charcoal
2. Heather Navy
2. Heather Military Green

Note: Heather is a rich, medium-to-dark color with subtle grey or lighter-toned flecks that give the fabric a textured, slightly faded appearance. It is typically created by blending different colored fibers before weaving them together.