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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: December 02, 2010
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 
Pasadena is alive with remarkable art collections, architecture, literature...
Last edited: December 01, 2010
Nightlife 
With its close proximity to Los Angeles and its ideal weather, Pasadena has an...
Last edited: December 01, 2010
Off the Beaten Path 
Transport yourself back in time by taking afternoon tea at the Pasadena Langham...
Last edited: December 01, 2010
The Performing Arts 
Pasadena is a city of arts and finding great performances is no problem. With...
Last edited: December 01, 2010
Shopping 
Old Town Pasadena has an upscale and interesting mix of clothing, houseware...
Last edited: December 02, 2006
Huntington Art Gallery, Gardens, Library 
No trip to Pasedena can be complete without visiting the Henry E. Huntington's...
Last edited: April 21, 2012
Foody Field Trips 
The Pasadena and Culver City Foody Field Trips are an amazing experience for...
Last edited: February 17, 2011
Rose Bowl Stadium 
Here's an easy way to get to the stadium without a car from LAX. This is a...
Last edited: March 11, 2011
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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: March 25, 2012
Kings Row Gastropub 
A place with outside seating that really captures the essences of Pasadena. If...
Last edited: April 22, 2011
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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: May 11, 2010
Crossing the Border 
A little preparation will help simplify the process of entering the United...
Last edited: March 18, 2013
Emergencies 
Despite the best of intentions, accidents and illness happen when away from...
Last edited: October 11, 2012
Important Phrases 
Temperature in the United States... How Hot is HOT? How Cold is COLD?  100°F...
Last edited: March 12, 2013
Telephones 
General: The standard American telephone number is ten digits, such as (555...
Last edited: March 07, 2013
Tipping & Etiquette 
While tipping is not mandatory in the United States, it is expected in some...
Last edited: April 11, 2013
Additional Motel Taxes 
In many states motels, hotels and innkeepers of any description are subject to...
Last edited: September 08, 2007
Avoiding scams while shopping abroad 
Being victimized by scandalous businesses when traveling is one of the sad...
Last edited: May 22, 2013
Bottle/Container Deposits 
Depending on where you travel to in the U.S. bottle/container deposit laws...
Last edited: October 02, 2010
Customs, Habits, and Etiquette 
United States of America has a history of unified etiquette protocols that may...
Last edited: April 26, 2013
Discount Shopping  
A discount shopping trip in the United States can be a real bonanza for...
Last edited: April 24, 2013
Entry into the US from Canada 
Canadian citizens flying between a Canadian and American airport require a...
Last edited: April 26, 2009
International Travel - Electric Outlets 
Before making international travel, it is important to determine the electrical...
Last edited: April 08, 2013
Language and America 
  Some Anglophone Nations  United Kingdom On your first visit to the USA from...
Last edited: November 01, 2012
Polite Manners 
Eye Contact In the United States, most people consider it polite, and a...
Last edited: March 12, 2013
Sales Tax 
Contents:  1. Understanding the "sales tax" on merchandise and food in the U.S...
Last edited: March 07, 2013
Traveling by Car in the United States 
Many visitors to the United States  go to typical tourist areas like New York...
Last edited: February 07, 2013
Traveling with Children and Teens 
In the U.S., there are certain customs about the young that may differ from...
Last edited: October 28, 2010
US Customs 
Everyone who arrives in the United States is process by U.S. Customs and Border...
Last edited: April 26, 2009
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