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Colonial, Latino and Western American art and artifacts. Most of the collections were moved off-site by the Autry Museum of the American West (4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles) where they are on display or in storage. The stop is still worth a quick stop, stroll and stretch. Highland Park Station. If you appreciate underground and local music, head to Mount Analog (2217 Hyperion Ave.) a Highland Park store stocked with techno, industrial, experimental and other styles of music that can be hard to find. South Pasadena Station.
Little Jewel of New Orleans (207 Ord St.) a market/deli for great sandwiches. In the 1930s, the design and operational concepts for Chinatown evolved through a collective community process. The neighborhood saw major development, especially as a tourist attraction, with development of the “Central Plaza,” a Hollywoodized version of Shanghai, containing names such as Bamboo Lane, Gin Ling Way and Chung King Road. Chinatown was designed by Hollywood set designers, and movie props were donated to give Chinatown an exotic atmosphere. Fong’s is a Chinatown institution located in the Best Western Plaza. The
Angeles County). Local artists capture the look and feel of each community featured, highlighting special and surprising or lesser-known facets of their subject community. The artworks are part of an award-winning series presented originally as posters of communities served by Metro. The artwork series started in 2003, rotates year-to-year, and is on exhibit in the Union Station Passageway . The full online gallery can be viewed on the Metro Art website . Around Union Station, you will
Rose Bowl shuttle map
The A Line’s South Pasadena stop will let you off in a charming village where you’ll want to take lots of photos, walk around, relax and enjoy refreshments. This walkable, family-friendly destination looks like a quaint small town with antique shops, a used bookstore, toy shop and a variety of bakeries and restaurants. Visit the Fremont Centre Theatre For Performing Arts , located at 1000 Fremont Ave.; the South Pasadena Historical Museum – The Museums of the Arroyo , located at 913 Meridian Ave. in an 1887 structure housing a permanent collection of artifacts from the early history of Pasadena and the San Gabriel Valley; or the Pasadena Museum of History , located at 1470 W. Walnut St., dedicated to preserving and sharing Pasadena and San Gabriel Valley history, art and culture. Del Mar Station. If pub crawling is your joy, then take the A Line to Del Mar Station. You need only walk mere steps from the train to hit your first destination, Stone Brewing Tap Room (220 S. Raymond Ave., Suite 103). Others on your list may include Congregation Brewery & Cocina, The Dungeon, The Blind Donkey, 10 ¼ Pasadena, Behind Bars and the Speak Easy. The Del Mar Station is one of two drop-off points (the other is Memorial Park) for the Rose Bowl Stadium (1001 Rose Bowl Dr.). The Rose Bowl is famous for a number of events including the Tournament of Roses - Rose Bowl Game every January 1, the famous Rose Bowl Flea Market on the second Sunday of each month, and dozens of other events including tours of the stadium, drone shows, concerts and sporting events. From the Del Mar Station, Pasadena Transit operates Line 51 directly to the Rose Bowl, Monday through Friday, departing every two hours from Raymond Avenue & Del Mar Boulevard and arriving 10 minutes later at Seco Street & Rosemont Avenue. Memorial Park Station. Heading to Colorado Boulevard for shopping or the Rose Parade, or the Pasadena Convention Center? Exit Memorial Park Station. For a list of events in Pasadena, go to Visit Pasadena . The Pasadena Convention Center (300 E. Green St.) overflows with a variety of special events, particularly for the holiday season. Other convention events include Monsterpalooza and ScareLA (for the fear in each of us), Pacific Media Expo (Asian Pop Culture), and Groom Expo West (dog grooming). Old Pasadena probably provides one of the best day experiences in Southern California. This highly walkable district in the heart of Pasadena is chock full of shopping and dining opportunities for everyone. The Old Pasadena website provides lists of which retailers and food establishments
discover historic buildings and a host of food and entertainment options, including the Dodger Stadium Express (visit Dodger Stadium Express - LA Metro for information on getting to Dodger Stadium via Metro).
Marina del Rey through the eyes of artist Lindsay Carron is part of the Journeys Continued collection
Rose Bowl Stadium
store is tiny, but packed with an eclectic selection of goods, jewelry, and books. Take a visit to the Chinatown Swap Meet (800 N. Broadway) or dine in some of the best Chinese restaurants in Los Angeles, such as Yang Chow (819 N. Broadway) and CBS Seafood (700 N. Spring St.) . Phoenix Bakery (969 N. Broadway) is known for their Sugar Butterflies and other sweet treats. Chinatown also hosts Howlin’ Ray’s (727 N. Broadway) famous for Nashville-style chicken sandwiches. Lincoln/Cypress Station. Chilling with friends? Head to Footsie’s to hear DJs specializing in everything from soul to metal. Before or after, stop by Taqueria El Atacor # 11 (262 N. Figueroa St., Cypress Park) just a few doors down, for potato tacos. Heritage Square Station. Tour the Victorian houses at Heritage Square Museum (3800 Homer St., Montecito Heights). Described as a “living history museum,” Heritage Square is a collection of restored buildings culled from various L.A. neighborhoods and arranged to form a tiny neighborhood that gives visitors insight into the past. If you’re into Victorian-era art and culture, this is a must-visit spot. Heritage Square hosts occasional exhibitions and has a variety of annual events, ranging from fashion shows to movie screenings. Southwest Museum Station. The Southwest Museum (234 Museum Dr.) permanently closed its doors in 2022. The Museum hosted an extensive collection of pre-Hispanic, Spanish
are where throughout the district. There’s a pedestrian walkway built above the A Line tunnel, which goes straight down to Colorado Boulevard. And don’t forget Pasadena’s Norton Simon Museum (411 West Colorado Blvd.) that houses one of the best collections of visual art in the Los Angeles area. The museum’s permanent collections feature a slew of art and sculpture from Southeast Asia as well as European art dating back to the 14th century. Of special mention is the Norton Simon’s Edgar Degas collection. The collection has more than 100 works by Degas, second only to the Met in New York City. You can also access the Rose Bowl Stadium from the Memorial Park Station. From the station, take Holly Street and make a right, walk 2 blocks to Fair Oaks Avenue, and cross Fair Oaks Avenue to board the Rose Bowl shuttle bus in the Parson Parking Lot B. Shuttles run every 5 to 7 minutes Head to Vroman’s Bookstore (695 E. Colorado Blvd.) – the largest and oldest independent bookstore and newsstand in Los Angeles. Vroman’s frequently hosts authors on tour for conversations and book-signing events. As California’s official state theatre, the Pasadena Playhouse (39 S. El Molino Ave.) brings a number of quality productions to the area each year. The theatre, which was established in 1917, is rich in Art Deco styling. Information on the theatre’s mainstage productions may be found on the Playhouse’s website . Allen Station. Head toward Pasadena City College (1570 E. Colorado Blvd.) and stop by Jameson Brown Coffee Roasters (260 N. Allen Ave.) for a rich cup of coffee. Jameson Brown Coffee Brewer offers the standard coffee-house drinks as well as a few more unusual concoctions, like the Snowball (white chocolate and coconut) and the Vienna Latte (honey and cinnamon). each weekday. Lake Station. While at Pasadena City College, visit the monthly Pasadena City College Flea Market . There are other occasional public events as well, including art exhibitions, concerts and plays. Check PCC’s site for a full calendar.
Just across from Union Station is Olvera Street - The Birthplace of Los Angeles , a colorful marketplace with food, shops, entertainment , and some of LA’s most historic buildings along a tree-shaded, brick-lined walkway. Olvera Street also hosts a number of small kiosk-type shops and restaurants brimming with souvenirs and cultural food experiences. Olvera Street also hosts numerous traditional events throughout the year, including the Blessing of the Animals (Saturday before Easter), Cinco de Mayo, Fiestas Patrias (Mexican Independence Day), Dia de los Muertos, and Las Posadas. Before departing Union Station, stop by Philippe the Original (1001 N. Alameda St.) - home to a delicious French Dip sandwich . Philippe’s competes with the similarly historic Cole’s French Dip (118 East 6th St.) for the claim to be the originator of the French Dip sandwich; although history generally gives Cole’s the nod. Chinatown Station. The Chinatown Station stop offers adventures for Little Italy as well as Chinatown. In the early 20th century, Italian immigrants settled in the area north of the Old Plaza , now a 44-acre park area designated a state historic monument in 1953 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1972. Many Italian immigrants built businesses, including the San Antonio Winery , located at 737 Lamar St. The Italian American Museum of Los Angeles (644 North Main St.) and the El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument (125 Paseo de la Plaza) are also available for exploration. Venture into The
The Italian American Museum of Los Angeles
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El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument
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