Pasadena is a city in California, just a short drive from Los Angeles. The area is just at the base of the San Gabriel Mountains and offers visitors an excellent view and opportunity for entertainment, events, lodging and dining. Pasadena is home the the annual Rose Bowl and the Tournament of Roses Parade. The excellent climate makes tourism easy any time of the year.
Attractions
Some of the major attractions in Pasadena are actually museums and other historical sites. The Norton Simon Museum is one of the more popular ones in the city. It's home to many collections from 14th to 19th centuries, including European, Asian, Modern and Contemporary arts.
The Gamble House is also another great example of Pasadena's history. It was build in 1908 and still stands today and is actually a National Historic Landmark owned by the city and operated by the Southern California University. The house is open for public tours. It actually had a short view in the Back to the Future films as the home of one of the characters.
Events
The biggest event in Pasadena is the Rose Bowl. It's an annual college football game, usually played on New Years Day. It has always been the largest viewed and attended college football game in history. The morning of the Rose Bowl is the annual Tournament of Roses Parade, which is also aired on television before the football game later in the day. The parade route is almost 5 and a half miles long and takes up to two and a half hours to complete. Floats are traditionally made from roses and after the parade there is a competition for the best float. Also attending the parade are marching bands from around the world. The parade is held only eight miles from Los Angeles, so the turnout is usually pretty massive.
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