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Norton Simon Museum
Huntington Library and Gardens
The Gamble House
Old Pasadena
Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Storrier Stearns Japanese Garden
Eaton Canyon Nature Center
Kidspace Children's Museum
USC Pacific Asia Museum
Rose Bowl Stadium
City Hall
Pasadena Symphony and POPS
Pasadena Museum of History
Playhouse District
Celestino Ristorante and Bar
Carmela Ice Cream
Carnegie Observatories, Pasadena, CA
Armory Center for the Arts
Pasadena Ice Skating Center
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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