California Things to See

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SEE: Landmarks

  • Pasadena City Hallis an exquisite 1927 landmark that exhibits Italian Renaissance and Spanish influences with its red tile roof, ornate fountain and lush garden courtyard.
  • Old Pasadena  Historic Areais a National Historical Landmark dating back to the 1870s. Spanning 22 blocks, visitors can stroll down quaint alleyways or airy European-style piazzas where they'll find 200 outdoor cafes, restaurants, art galleries, boutiques and specialty shops.
  • Colorado Street Bridgebuilt in 1913 crosses the Arroyo Seco.
  • Rose Bowl Stadium was built in 1922, and continues to host sporting events plus one of the nation's largest flea markets.
  • Historic Neighborhoodsshowcase 1,000 buildings on the National Register of Historic Places. Nowhere in America is there such a large concentration of Craftsman-style homes!

SEE: Museums

  • Norton Simon Museum features seven centuries of European art with masterpieces by Degas, Van Gogh, Manet, Monet, Pissaro, Picasso, Rembrandt and Cézanne. It also contains one of the largest collections of Asian sculpture that spans 2000 years.
  • Gamble House, one of the finest examples of architecture from the early 20th century Arts & Crafts Movement, was built in 1908 for David and Mary Gamble (Procter and Gamble fame).


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