Discovering the Spiritual and Sacred Sights of Redlands, CA

Redlands, California is a city with rich history that dates back to 1888. It has become known for its charming downtown area featuring antique shops, gourmet eateries and treelined streets but its also a spiritual hub where people from all walks of life come together to pursue their beliefs.

A great place to start exploring Redlands spirituality is at The Lincoln Memorial Shrine (125 W Vine St., Redlands). This shrine houses materials on the Great Emancipator, Abraham Lincoln. Here you can see an impressive collection including documents from his presidency like historic photographs and manuscripts.

Next up is the Kimberly Crest House & Gardens (1325 Prospect Dr., Redlands), built in 1897 by Cornelia A.Hill as her residence. She wanted something grand for her home so she enlisted famous architects Charles Sumner Greene and Henry Mather Greene who used unique design concepts such as asymmetrical gables which are still visible today. Visitors can take tours of this beautiful property to learn more about its fascinating history.

For those interested in Asian religions, there is the Phap Vu Buddhist Cultural Center (24772 Redlands Blvd #G, Loma Linda) a serene oasis tucked away off the main road.The friendly staff will be happy to show you around or explain Thai Buddhism tenets or offer free meditation classes.

If Christian faith practices interest you then Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church(411 N Mountain View Ave.) will not disappoint; check out its stunning stainedglass windows depicting scenes from both Biblical stories as well as local saints perfect for Instagram pics!

One last hidden gem worth mentioning is The A.K. Smiley Public Library(125 West Vine Street) which houses over 2000 Bibles including one Gutenberg bible; they even have Bible studies groups meeting inhouse regularly if you want prayerful insight.

In Redlands, the spiritual and sacred are part of everyday life. You can feel the positive energy as you walk through its streets its a truly special place that nourishes your soul.

Websites:

The Lincoln Memorial Shrine: https://www.lincolnshrine.org/

Kimberly Crest House & Gardens: http://kimberlycrest.org/index.html

Phap Vu Buddhist Cultural Center: http://phapvubuddhisttemple.com/

Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church: https://olgchurch.net/Welcome1.aspx

A.K Smiley Public Library :https://www.akspl.org/biblesoftheworld/

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