Fun Facts: Pasadena, California
- For well over a century, Pasadena has invited the world to share in its annual traditions of ringing in the New Year. Millions have viewed the floral spectacular of the Tournament of Roses Parade (which travels along Route 66) and experienced the excitement of college football’s Rose Bowl game. Pasadena’s beautiful Wrigley Mansion, once owned by chewing gum magnate William Wrigley Jr., is now Tournament House – the Rose Parade’s headquarters.
- Pasadena is world-renowned in the architecture field for its many Craftsman homes, The firm’s iconic Gamble House (also known as Doc Brown’s home in Back to the Future) is a must-tour for architecture enthusiasts.
- Old Pasadena, the city’s vibrant historic downtown along Route 66, is brimming with shops, galleries, nightclubs, pubs, theaters, and over 200 restaurants serving flavors from around the globe.
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POINTS OF INTEREST
- Colorado Bridge
- 504 W. Colorado Pasadena
- Fork in Road
- 200 Bellefontaine Road
- Rose Bowl Motel
- 1529 Colorado Blvd. Los Angeles
- Rose Bowl
- 1001 Rose Bowl Dr. Pasadena
- Astro Motel
- 2818 E. Colorado Blvd
- The Original Whistle Stop
- 2490 E. Colorad Blvd.
- Mile Marker
- 1320 E. Colorado Blvd (McDonald’s)
- Heads of Robinsons
- 100 Garfield Pasadena
- City Hall
- 100 Garfield Pasadena
- Saga Motel
- 1633 E. Colorado Blvd.
- Bekin Storage (Public)
- 511 S. Fair Oaks Ave.
- United Artist Theater (repurposed)
- 606 E. Colorado Blvd.
- Norton Simon Museum
- 411 W. Colorado Blvd.
- Howard Motor Building
- 1285 E Colorado Blvd
- Wrigley House (Rose Bowl Hdq.)
- 391 S. Orange Grove Blvd