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Architecture / Gardens

Architecture / Gardens, Pasadena

 25 Reviews  This was the first of the 10 architectural tours that the Pasadena Visitors and Convention Bureau put together that I drove, later in the afternoon I also drove through Oak Knoll. The tours have route... 

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Rose Parade

Rose Parade, Pasadena

 9 Reviews  The Rose Parade is probably the most famous and most beautiful parade in the entire world. It is always held on January 1st of each year unless January 1st is on a Sunday. In that case, the parade... 

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Norton Simon Museum

Norton Simon Museum, Pasadena

 5 Reviews  This museum has a beautiful intimate collection with a lovely japanese garden in back. They have a large collection of Rodin sculptures, plus a good collection of impressionists and post... 

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Rose Bowl

Rose Bowl, Pasadena

 12 Reviews  Most people, when asked about Pasadena, first think about the Rose Bowl and the Tournament of Roses Parade. The decision to build a large football stadium in Pasadena was made in the late 1890s but... 

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Jet Propulsion Laboratory

Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena

 3 Reviews  So much fun if you are interested in space-exploration, astronomy, and boldly going... The tour is quite informative. It usually starts in the little museum in the visitor center, you'll see a video,... 

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Huntington Library

Huntington Library, Pasadena

 1 Review  Entrance is $15 but it is free on the first Thursday of every month. You have to get reservations to get into the cafe and tea room and you better not be late because you will loose your place if you... 

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Rose Bowl Flee Market

Rose Bowl Flee Market, Pasadena

 1 Review  We have ventured here many of times. If you like flee markets, this is the mother of all flee markets I think. They have all kinds of items for sale. Make sure you dress according to the weather and... 

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Art Center College of Design

Art Center College of Design, Pasadena

 1 Review  Art Center is ranked #1 design school in the nation for many years in a row. Come here for year-round cool students' exhibitions I could guarantee they'll blow your artistic mind away (if you've got... 

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Dodger Stadium

Dodger Stadium, Pasadena

 1 Review  Although this is actually located in the city of Los Angeles, most visitors to the greater LA area prefer to stay in Pasadena if you are interested in going to Dodger Stadium. Located just south of... 

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Arboretum & Botanic Garden

 1 Review  If I posted this on a City of Arcadia page - no one would see it. Arcadia is 5-10 minutes (depending on traffic and how you drive) east of Pasadena. You can enjoy seeing 127 acres of botanical... 

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Go Antiquing!

Go Antiquing!, Pasadena

 marinarena Says:  Pasadena is a wonderland for antique shopping in southern California. There is monthly whole flea market at the Rose Bowl with several antqiue dealers and... 

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Be Seen and Hang Out in Old Pasadena!

Be Seen and Hang Out in Old Pasadena!, Pasadena

 marinarena Says:  Walk down Colorado Blvd if you like crowds, shopping, walking, unique dining or people watching (one has to enjoy at least one of these things, right)?This... 

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1st Sunday in May Art Market

1st Sunday in May Art Market, Pasadena

 GracesTrips Says:  This is a small little venue but always very interesting. The Art + Design Open Market held in Miller's Alley in Old Town Pasadena. Many of the participants are... 

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Go to the Movies

Go to the Movies, Pasadena

 GracesTrips Says:  If you can't find anything to do, then go to the movies! There are sooo many to choose from, you're bound to find something you would like to watch.I always use... 

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Free Summer Concerts

Free Summer Concerts, Pasadena

 GracesTrips Says:  At Memorial Park, the Levitt Pavilion located at 85 E. Holly Street in Old Town Pasadena holds free summer concerts each year. See the venue's website for... 

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Wine Tasting

Wine Tasting, Pasadena

 GracesTrips Says:  One of our favorite things to do in Pasadena is wine tasting at Le Petit Vendome Wine and Spirits. Typical wine tasting opportunities are on Thursday, Friday... 

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Old Town Pasadena

Old Town Pasadena, Pasadena

 Dabs Says:  Like many old towns across the US, Pasadena's had fell into disrepair but fortunately this one was revitalized with many of the original facades still intact.... 

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Old Pasadena walking tour

Old Pasadena walking tour, Pasadena

 Dabs Says:  Pasadena Heritage has a tour of Pasadena’s historic Old Pasadena quarter, a National Register Historic District, on the 1st Saturday of the month. Tours begin... 

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Do Doo- Dah if U delight in the downright oddball!

Do Doo- Dah if U delight in the downright oddball!, Pasadena

 marinarena Says:  Well, Pasadena is well known for the Rose Parade. Locally, it is almost as known for that "other" parade, Doo-Dah! Basically, if you want to see a good-natured... 

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Listen to jazz & more at Summerfest (seasonal)

Listen to jazz & more at Summerfest (seasonal), Pasadena

 marinarena Says:  Memorial Day weekend (last weekend of May)is the unofficial start of the summer in the U.S. Here in Pasadena, people know that the sunny season has arrived when... 

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Old Pasadena, for shopping and eating

Old Pasadena, for shopping and eating, Pasadena

 spgood301 Says:  Old Pasadena is a great place to spend a day, especially if you love to shop. Colorado Blvd, and the surrounding streets, abounds in all kinds of shops. Take a... 

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Norton Simon Museum of Art

Norton Simon Museum of Art, Pasadena

 TempNomad Says:  This is one of the most beautiful collections we've seen. It's organized meticulously, and the collection is stunning. We spent a couple of very happy hours... 

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Saga Motor Hotel

 4 Reviews and 75 Opinions  Hotel from 1950s has bit of an old style. Comfortable. Staff is friendly. Continental breakfast is... 

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Westin Pasadena

 2 Reviews and 358 Opinions  The entrance to this Westin is about the largest highlight of my stay to this Pasadena hotel. I was... 

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Vagabond Inn Pasadena

 1 Review and 113 Opinions  For the traveller on a budget, the Vagabond is easily accessible, offers adequate free parking and... 

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Q:  Can anyone tell me if I can reach Descanso Gardens via Metro Gold Line from downtown LA and if so, what stop I should get off at?... 

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One of the best places to visit in So Cal!

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 I love Pasadena! I'm in Pasadena all the time. It's just about 15-20 minutes from my home and what better place to be to shop and eat anywhere in Southern California. There are a TON of great... 

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Don't Pass on Pasadena!

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 Similar to a rose, Pasadena is a perfect flower type, with all attractive parts. The look, especially in the heart of the city, the "pistil", is just marvelous. Locals and out-of-towners have been... 

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Pasadena beyond the Rose Bowl

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 Pasadena can easily be done as a daytrip from wherever you are staying in Los Angeles or if you have a little extra time in your schedule you could easily spend a couple of days here seeing all the...... 

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Pasadena - Old Time Charm and Beauty

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 100 years ago Pasadena was a mecca for wealthy midwesterners trying to escape the bitterly cold winters. They built homes here, which enabled Pasadena to have some of the finest examples of early... 

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Showing Sarah my Home State

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 One of the most traditional things you could possibly do when you are in Pasadena is attend a game at the Rose Bowl, or enjoy a day watching the floats head down the road at the Rose Parade. 

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