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Inside Background
Architecture 
Pasadena has a fine collection of Arts & Crafts style homes from the...
Last edited: April 29, 2006
Culture 
Pasadena is home to the California Institute of Technology and thus, the...
Last edited: April 29, 2006
History 
Before the rush to California began and the land was colonized by Spain, the...
Last edited: June 27, 2006
Recommended Reading 
If you are on the hunt for relative literature to accompany you on your trip to...
Last edited: June 28, 2006
Tourist Board Info 
For official visitor information, make sure you check out the official website...
Last edited: February 05, 2007
Weather & When to Go 
Pasadena's weather is in a word, perfect. The average daily temperature is a...
Last edited: June 28, 2006
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
Pasadena originally was built up in large credit due to its easy proximity to...
Last edited: June 28, 2006
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Inside Things to Do
Museums & Attractions 
The Huntington Library and Gardens is a wonderful museum housed in the mansion...
Last edited: July 27, 2008
Nightlife 
With its close proximity to Los Angeles and its ideal weather, Pasadena has an...
Last edited: June 27, 2006
Off the Beaten Path 
Transport yourself back in time by taking afternoon tea at the Pasadena Langham...
Last edited: June 10, 2009
The Performing Arts 
Pasadena is a city of arts and finding great performances is no problem. With...
Last edited: December 29, 2008
Shopping 
Old Town Pasadena has an upscale and interesting mix of clothing, houseware...
Last edited: December 02, 2006
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Inside Dining Scene
Family-friendly Dining 
These Pasadena restaurants are family friendly, and some are down right...
Last edited: July 27, 2008
Dona Rosa 
Dona Rosa is owned by the family who runs the El Cholo restaurants. Dona Rosa...
Last edited: February 11, 2007
Noir Food & Wine 
A restaurant and Wine Bar created by Mike Farwell formerly of Vertical Wine...
Last edited: September 21, 2009
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Inside United States: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
Currency  The United States uses the United States dollar as its currency. The...
Last edited: March 06, 2009
Crossing the Border 
A little preparation will help simplify the process of entering the United...
Last edited: July 31, 2009
Emergencies 
Despite the best of intentions, accidents and illness happen when away from...
Last edited: May 26, 2009
Important Phrases 
American jargon diverges from the rest of the world's -- most notably from...
Last edited: July 22, 2009
Telephones 
General: The standard American telephone number is ten digits, such as (555...
Last edited: August 08, 2009
Tipping & Etiquette 
Reminder and Warning:  This information is highly contested, confusing by...
Last edited: March 07, 2009
Additional Motel Taxes 
In many states motels, hotels and innkeepers of any description are subject to...
Last edited: September 08, 2007
America 's Outdoors 
 As I was walking , That ribbon of highway, I saw above me that endless skyway...
Last edited: October 24, 2008
Bottle/Container Deposits 
Depending on where you travel to in the U.S. bottle/container deposit laws...
Last edited: April 27, 2009
Customs, Habits, and Etiquette 
Things NOT To Forget: Tipping: restaurant and bar menus indicate prices without...
Last edited: August 25, 2009
Discount Shopping  
A discount shopping trip in the United States can be a real bonanza for...
Last edited: December 06, 2008
Entry into the US from Canada 
Canadian citizens flying between a Canadian and American airport require a...
Last edited: April 26, 2009
Language and America 
  Anglophone Nations  United Kingdom On your first visit to the USA from the...
Last edited: August 25, 2009
Polite Manners 
Eye Contact In the United States, most people consider it polite, and a...
Last edited: August 19, 2009
Taxes 
Contents:  1. Understanding the "sales tax" on merchandise and food in the U.S...
Last edited: September 23, 2009
Traveling by Car in the US 
Most first-time visitors to the United States will go to typical tourist areas...
Last edited: July 20, 2009
Traveling with Children and Teens 
In the U.S., there are certain customs about the young that may differ from...
Last edited: April 04, 2009
US Customs 
Everyone who arrives in the United States is process by U.S. Customs and Border...
Last edited: April 26, 2009
Where to eat with kids. 
If you have young children and want to eat in a relaxed atmosphere there's...
Last edited: May 13, 2009
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