Pasadena

Pasadena Travel Wiki

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Travel to Pasadena

When tourists think about visiting California they most often think about going to Disneyland or cities like Los Angeles and San Francisco. Very few think about visiting or staying in Pasadena, and that is a big mistake.

No matter what you are looking for in a vacation or what you wish to do you can find it in or near Pasadena. The city itself has over four hundred (400) restaurants that serve amost any type of food that you can imagine, dozens of art galleries and antique shops, fine museums like the Huntington Library and the Norton Simon Museum of Art.

Old Town Pasadena is one of Los Angeles Countys busiest and most entertaining local gathering places. Day or night, weekday or weekend the area is always “jumpin”. People come from all over to dine, shop, visit art galleries, listen to music and street preformers in a safe, clean and pleasant atmosphere.

Mountains, ski resorts, beaches and the desert as well as Disneyland, Knotts Berry Farm, Magic Mountain, The Aquarium Of The Sea, the Getty Museum, etc. are all within a one half to one hour drive. Visit Hollywood or Beverly Hills. Downtown Los Angeles is only nine freeway miles from downtown Pasadena. Visit the Arboretum, the Botanical Gardens or the Los Angeles Zoo. Take in a horse race at Santa Anita, go to one of California’s largest swap meets at the Rose Bowl or just sit in an outdoor restaurant in Pasadena’s famous “Old Town” and people watch.

Travel and vacation in Pasadena, USA

Here you can find information about travel and holiday trips to USA. You will find travel deals as well as general travel information, guides, “good to know” and facts about USA. We try to find the best travel video about the city and its surroundings and we write about the best sights, shopping and things to do. You will also find updated current weather and forecasts. The current exchange rates are also updated many times a day.

Best of Pasadena

Below you can see some extra information and travel tips, you are welcome to leave comments if you have travel ideas you want to share.

The Greatest Flea Market On Earth ?

The Rose Bowl Flea Market And Swap Meet is probably the largest and most famous swap meet held in California. On the second Sunday of each month, vendors from all over the country set up their booths and spaces in order to display and sell merchandise of any kind. There are bargins galore and the people watching entertainment factor alone is worth the price. You will see people from all walks of life, dressed in every imaginable way, speaking numerous languages all scurrying from vendor to vendor searching for the best bargins. You will find very good bargins, especially if you are willing to negotiate a little.

The best thing about the Rose Bowl Flea Market is the hugh variety of items that can be found, there is something for almost everyone. If you have children, do not be afraid to bring them with you. There is plenty for them to see and do and there are plenty of toys, food and other items for sale that will attract and hold their intrest.

Rose Bowl Flea Market
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The Norton Simon Museum

Is housed in an 85,000 squrare foot structure at 411 W. Colorado Blvd. The Norton Simon Museum of Art holds one of the world’s finest and most prestigious private collections of European, American and Asian art. The collection, which includes works by van Gogh, Picasso, Rembrandt, Rodin and Fragonard consists of over 1,000 works, including paintings, etchings (by Rembrandt, Goya, etc.), sculptures, photographs (Ansel Adams) and other mediums spanning a period of over 2,000 years.

The museum provides both private tours and monthly free public tours of their collection conducted by Museum Educators. The museum’s store features a large selection of books on American, Asian and European art along with posters and stationery goods.

Norton Simon Museum of Art
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Eaton Canyon Natural Area Nature Center

This is a 190-acre natural park is located at the base of Mt. Wilson. There are five miles of nature trails, an equestrian trail, creeks and a waterfall. The canyon is very lush and has beautiful displays of local flora and fauna. This zoological, botanical, and geological wonderland situated at the base of the beautiful San Gabriel Mountains. With its hiking trails, wildlife, rocks and minerals, and plants, there is something for everyone to enjoy. One of the best places to visit in the park is the Eaton Canyon Waterfalls. Over 50 species of plants, 20 types of mammals and over 150 species of birds as well as numerous reptiles, amphibians and fish are found in the park.

Eaton Canyon Natural Area Nature Center
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