Pasadena Travel Guide

Welcome to Pasadena!

Although Pasadena is familiar to many for the annual Tournament of Roses Family Festival and American college football's Rose Bowl, the city also provides a lively cultural scene for all to enjoy. Part of the local culture includes the annual Cherry Blossom Festival, which celebrates the area's Japanese heritage with live entertainment, martial arts demonstrations and a parade. Pasadena is also known for its historical buildings, such as the elaborate City Hall and the Gamble House, which was originally built for David and Mary Gamble of the Proctor and Gamble Company. Tours of many of the area's historic sites are available, providing a glimpse into the Pasadena of yesteryear. While historical attractions play a prominent part in the city's popularity as a travel destination, Pasadena is also home to the California Institute of Technology and the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, blending the past and future in Pasadena and offering an exciting destination for travelers to this part of California.

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