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1. Norton Simon Museum ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
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2. Huntington Library and Gardens ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Kids & Family Fun
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3. The Gamble House

4. Old Pasadena

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5. Jet Propulsion Laboratory

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6. Storrier Stearns Japanese Garden

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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7. Eaton Canyon Nature Center

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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8. Kidspace Children's Museum

Category: Kids & Family Fun
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9. USC Pacific Asia Museum

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
© USC Pacific Asia Museum

10. Rose Bowl Stadium

Category: Entertainment Near Me

11. City Hall

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12. Pasadena Symphony and POPS

Category: Entertainment Near Me
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13. Pasadena Museum of History

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
© Pasadena Museum of History

14. Playhouse District

Category: Entertainment Near Me
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15. Celestino Ristorante and Bar

Category: Nearby Food & Drink
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16. Carmela Ice Cream

Category: Kids & Family Fun

17. Carnegie Observatories, Pasadena, CA

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18. Armory Center for the Arts

Category: Affordable Local Attractions
© Armory Center for the Arts

19. Pasadena Ice Skating Center

Category: Affordable Local Attractions
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

The 9th largest city in Los Angeles County, Pasadena is a haven for visitors who enjoy sports, the arts, or the sciences. The city is known for many things; from the annual Rose Bowl football game to the California Institute of Technology, there are numerous landmarks that make Pasadena a great vacation spot for the entire family. The Southern Californian city is also known for the Tournament of Roses Parade, an annual event held since 1890 to showcase creative floats made with flowers and greenery.

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