Arcadia Attractions
Arcadia (pop. 48,290) is located 13mi/21km east of Los Angeles. The city grew rapidly after World War II.
Angeles National Forest
Angeles National Forest offers visitors a variety of outdoor activities on its 650,000 acres. There are 110 campsites, hiking trails, 33 picnic areas, hiking trails and skiing in the winter.
Angeles National Forest
701 North Santa Anita Avenue
Arcadia, CA 91006-2725
United States
701 North Santa Anita Avenue
Arcadia, CA 91006-2725
United States
Phone 1 (626) 574-5200
Fax 1 (626) 574-5233
Los Angeles County Arboretum
The Los Angeles County Arboretum in Arcadia has 127 acres of plants, a research center, a library and a bird sanctuary. There is also a lake.
All values are in United States Dollars
Los Angeles County Arboretum
301 North Baldwin Avenue
Arcadia, CA 91007-2628
United States
301 North Baldwin Avenue
Arcadia, CA 91007-2628
United States
Phone 1 (626) 821-3222
Fax 1 (626) 445-1217
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Always closed on:
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
| Adult | $ 8.00 |
| Senior over 62 | $ 6.00 |
| Students | $ 6.00 |
| Child 12 & under | $ 3.00 |
| Child 4 & under | FREE |
Admission free on the third Tuesday of the month.
Last admission 30 minutes before closing. The tram costs $4.00 per person and runs from 11:00 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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Restaurant or food service
Mount Wilson Observatory
Atop the 5,710-foot Mount Wilson sits an observatory, funded in 1904 by astronomer George E. Hale. The historic Hooker 100-inch telescope can be viewed from the Visitors' Gallery inside the dome. The on-site museum was built in 1936 with displays that cover the past 70 years.
Mount Wilson Institute: Hale Solar Laboratory
Box 60947
Pasadena, CA 91116-6947
United States
Box 60947
Pasadena, CA 91116-6947
United States
Phone 1 (626) 793-3100
Fax 1 (626) 793-4570
Hours
April 1 to November 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
Santa Anita Park
Santa Anita Park in Arcadia was established in 1934 and is a major center for horse racing.
Santa Anita Park
Box 60014
Arcadia, CA 91066-6014
United States
Box 60014
Arcadia, CA 91066-6014
United States
Phone 1 (626) 574-7223
Fax 1 (626) 446-1456
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