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Things to do on Route 66
1. Los Angeles County Arboretum
Historic 127-acre botanical garden with wildlife and the Queen Anne Cottage.
2. Foothill Boulevard Milestone (Mile 11)
Historic milestone marker along Foothill Boulevard.
3. Cameron's Seafood
Longstanding seafood restaurant offering casual dining and fresh fish.
4. Saga Motor Hotel
Retro Route 66 motel with classic neon sign, popular with roadtrippers.
5. Bonnie Court
Historic Pasadena bungalow court neighborhood.
6. Heidar Baba
Casual spot serving Persian cuisine including kebabs & stews.
7. El Centro Market
Local neighborhood market.
8. Howard Motor Co. Building
Historic auto dealership building, now repurposed.
9. Marguerita Lane Historic District
Historic Pasadena neighborhood known for preserved architecture.
10. Kindel Building
Historic Pasadena commercial building.
11. Don Carlos Court Bungalows
Historic Pasadena bungalow court residences.
12. Pasadena Playhouse Historic District
Historic performing arts district centered around the Pasadena Playhouse.
13. Edmund Blinn House
Historic Pasadena home with distinctive architecture.
14. First Trust Building and Garage
Historic Pasadena commercial structure.
15. Miss Orton's Classical School for Girls
Historic Pasadena school building with classical architecture.
16. Grace Nicholson Building (Pacific Asia Museum)
Asian art museum housed in a historic Pasadena landmark.
17. Evanston Inn
Historic Pasadena inn (description missing in source).
18. Elks Club Lodge
Historic Pasadena lodge building.
19. Civic Center Financial District
Historic Pasadena financial district with preserved architecture.
20. Pasadena Civic Center District
Historic Pasadena district with notable civic architecture.
21. Pasadena Visitors Center
City tourism hub offering maps, guides, and local recommendations.
22. Holly Street Livery Stable
Historic Pasadena livery stable building.
23. Marengo Gardens
Historic Pasadena garden area with walking paths.
24. Lucky Baldwin's Pub
British-style pub known for craft beer and hearty fare.
25. Hotel Green
Historic Pasadena hotel known for architecture (description missing in source).
26. Old Pasadena Historic District
Revitalized historic district known for preserved architecture, shops, and walkable streets.
27. Harnetiaux Court
Historic Pasadena residential court.
28. Bryan Court Bungalows
A 1916 Craftsman bungalow court that's part of Pasadena's celebrated bungalow heritage.
29. Home Laundry
The only Tudor Revival commercial or industrial building in Pasadena, added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1987.
30. Friendship Baptist Church
Historic Pasadena church building.
31. Bekins Storage Company Roof Sign
Classic rooftop neon signage.
32. Gamble House
Historic Craftsman-style home and museum in Pasadena.
33. Rose Bowl
Historic Pasadena stadium hosting sporting events, concerts, and large-scale entertainment.
34. Palmetto Court Bungalows
One of dozens of historic Craftsman-era bungalow courts in Pasadena recognized on the National Register.
35. Fenyes Estate
Historic Pasadena estate with preserved architecture and exhibits.
36. Arroyo Seco Pkwy
First freeway in the western U.S., part of the original Route 66.
37. Ford Place Historic District
Historic Pasadena district featuring early 20th-century architecture.
38. Longfellow-Hastings House (Octagon Building)
Historic octagon-shaped residence in Pasadena.
39. Arroyo Seco Bridge
Historic bridge spanning the Arroyo Seco in Pasadena.
40. Colorado Street Bridge
Iconic Beaux-Arts bridge from 1913, known for beauty & historic value.
41. Fair Oaks Pharmacy
Vintage soda fountain, pharmacy, and gift shop with Route 66 charm.
42. Pasadena Arroyo Parks and Recreation District
Public recreation district with parks and green spaces in Pasadena.
43. Community Clubhouse
Community clubhouse used for meetings, activities, and events.
44. Lower Arroyo Seco Historic District
A residential historic district featuring 78 Arts and Crafts-influenced homes near the Arroyo Seco, designed by notable architects including Henry Mather Greene.
45. Judson Studios
Studio known for stained glass and artistic works.
46. Pisgah Home Historic District
Historic district in Los Angeles with preserved architecture.
47. Galco's Soda Pop Stop
Retro soda shop known for rare and vintage sodas.
48. Highland Park Masonic Temple
Historic Masonic temple in Los Angeles.
49. Chicken Boy
Iconic rooftop statue known as the 'Statue of Liberty of Los Angeles.'
50. Mount Pleasant House
Historic Los Angeles residence with early architectural style.
51. Eagle Rock Branch Library
Public branch library serving Eagle Rock community.
52. Heritage Square Museum
Living history museum with restored Victorian-era structures.
53. Hale House
Historic Los Angeles Victorian home museum.
54. Lincoln Heights Branch Library
Public branch library serving the Lincoln Heights community.
55. Glassell Park Elementary School
Elementary school serving the Glassell Park neighborhood.
56. Philippe The Original
Home of the original French Dip sandwich, open since 1908.
57. Olvera Street
Historic Mexican marketplace with shops, restaurants, and culture.
58. Plaza Substation
Historic 1905 LA electric substation.
59. Paradise Motel - CA
Classic mid-century motel with neon signage on Sunset Blvd.
60. Los Angeles Plaza Historic District
Historic downtown district preserving Los Angeles’ earliest settlements and cultural heritage.