Top 10 Reasons to GETAWAY |
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The Great Outdoors – hike one of the hundreds of marked trails including portions of the world famous Pacific Crest Trail in scenic Angeles National Forest or take a quick nature hike in Eaton Canyon a neighborhood trail. FREE |
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The ArtPass! Pasadena’s Art á la carte. Experience any or all of Pasadena’s ticketed museums and historic homes with this easy, new pass available online. Be sure to add many of Pasadena’s FREE cultural venues to your visit. |
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Family Friendly - Unleash an earthquake or feed a giant bug at Kidspace Children’s Museum with world-class exhibits and 2.2 acres of outdoor learning. All just steps away from the Rose Bowl, park once and visit both. |
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Explore - Walk, bike or drive any or all of 10 city tours highlighting Pasadena’s top architecturally stunning neighborhoods using the Ten Tours brochure available online. FREE |
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Flea Markets - Uncover vintage treasure you never knew you couldn’t live without at either of Pasadena’s popular flea markets. Rose Bowl Flea Market (second Sunday monthly) and Pasadena City College (first Sunday monthly, FREE). |
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Relax - Indulge in The Huntington Signature Massage at the Langham, Huntington Hotel & Spa voted one of the top 25 spas in the continental U.S. by the readers of Travel + Leisure |
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Play - Stay out late at RedWhite + Bluezz wine bar and grill or the Pasadena Jazz Institute for an intimate music experience. |
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Dine - Where better to have a culinary experience than the birthplace of Julia Child. The influences are evident with hundreds of outdoor cafes, elegant trattorias and fine dining rooms throughout Pasadena. |
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Shop - Where celebrity stylists come to shop! Most every national retailer has a location in Pasadena, many centered in historic and walkable Old Pasadena. Also find eclectic boutiques, antique stores, home design centers and Southern California’s oldest, independently owned bookstore, Vroman’s. |
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And the top reason for visiting Pasadena…! |
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Art & Culture!!
With more choices than most any other city of its size Pasadena boosts world class art museums, performance venues, gardens and galleries. Norton Simon Museum, The Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens, The Gamble House, Pasadena Museum of History, Pasadena Playhouse, Boston Court Performing Art Center and so many others. |
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Upcoming Notable Events
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One Colorado in Old Pasadena
August 2 - November 9, 2008
Internationally celebrated artist Yoko Ono will feature her latest installation of her participatory work, Wish Trees. |
Norton Simon Museum
November 7, 2008 - February 2, 2009
Vermeer’s A Lady Writing.
One of about 35 known works by the Dutch master. Catch a rare opportunity to see a work by Vermeer on the west coast. |
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