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1. Mission San Gabriel Arcangel
Founded in 1771, Mission San Gabriel Arcangel retains its original facade, notable for its high oblong windows and large capped buttresses said...
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2. Norton Simon Museum of Art
Named for a food-packing king and financier who reorganized the failing Pasadena Museum of Modern Art, the Norton Simon displays one of the finest...
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3. Eaton Canyon Nature Center
- Eaton Canyon Nature Center has a variety of outdoor recreation opportunities, many highlighting nature conservation. Come enjoy a moonlight walk,... read more
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4. Pacific Asia Museum
The most striking aspect of this museum is the building itself. Designed in the 1920s in Chinese Imperial Palace style, it's rivaled in flamboyance...
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5. The Gamble House
The huge two-story Gamble House, built in 1908 as a California vacation home for the wealthy family of Procter and Gamble fame, is a sublime example...
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6. Eaton Canyon Golf Course
- These hilly nine holes are set up against the San Gabriel Mountains, providing a rigorous walking game of golf. Among the hazards here are some... read more
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7. Brookside Golf Course
- These two courses are found back in the hills north of Pasadena near the famous Rose Bowl. Thus, you can certainly expect some beautiful scenery.... read more
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8. Arroyo Seco Golf Course
- This par three has a full 18 holes, measuring just over 2,100 yards in length. Although the layout is flat, trees and sand bunkers provide plenty... read more
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9. Alhambra Municipal Golf Course
- This diverse course begins with a deceptively straightforward front nine, but then pulls out all the stops on the very hill filled back nine. Added... read more
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10. Amadeus Spa
- No wonder this place invites you to "escape to tranquility". You can find just about every luxurious form of personal body care here that you could... read more
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The Best of NileGuide
- There’s never a reason to be bored in Pasadena. There are just too many things to do. Start with the must-see attractions, move to the big sights and fine museums, check out some tours, dig in to some outdoor activities, and work your way down to the between-the-cracks, off-the-beaten-path gems. Just leave some time to catch your breath.
