The light rail Metro Gold Line spans 13.7 miles linking Pasadena, starting at Sierra Madre Villa in the east to the Union Station in downtown Los Angeles, which from there will continue through Little Toyko and ending at the Atlantic station in East Los Angeles.Aside from using the Gold Line as a form of transportation to and from work, it is a great way to explore the cultures of the communities around Pasadena. If you feel the need to “get away” on a day off you can depart on the gold line from any of Pasadena’s six stations. The Pasadena Gold Line will take you to Highland Park where you can visit the Southwest Museum, to Chinatown where there are many restaurants and great art galleries, or the Union Station to visit the historic Olvera Street for a colorful taste of Mexican culture.
It’s much more relaxing to explore the culture’s of Los Angeles when you don’t have to worry about the stresses of freeway traffic and parking.
The Southwest Museum of the American Indian is an ideal destination to learn about the history of the native people that once solely inhabited Los Angeles. The Southwest Museum’s collection representing the Native American is second largest, next to the Smithsonian Institute. The Gold Line’s Southwest Museum Station is located at the base of Mt. Washington, just below the museum.
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Chinatown is home to an eclectic community of shops that sell a wide array of bargain priced items. There is also a diversity of restaurants rants that are consistently featured in the food and dining section of the Los Angeles Times. In addition to shopping and dining, there is a surprising amount of art galleries that will build an understanding and appreciation for th
e Chinese art culture, especially in visiting the Chinese-American museum.
Chinatown Los Angeles is a great place to experience the celebration of the Chinese New Year. Chinatown will be hosting a series of events on February 20th and 21st to welcome the New Year of the Ox.
e Chinese art culture, especially in visiting the Chinese-American museum.Chinatown Los Angeles is a great place to experience the celebration of the Chinese New Year. Chinatown will be hosting a series of events on February 20th and 21st to welcome the New Year of the Ox.
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Olvera Street is also known as the El Pueblo Historic Monument and is thought by many to be the birthplace of the city Los Angeles. In walking through the traditional Mexica
n style plaza area that features 27 stores, you feel like you are in a quaint town in Mexico. You can shop for many handcrafted items or dine at one of the restaurants serving authentic cuisine and feel like you are away. On weekends there is outdoor entertainment featuring Mariachis, Bollero Musicans and performances by Aztec Indians and folkloric dancing. Olvera Street is just outside of the Union Station, at 845 N. Alameda Street.
Olvera Street is also known as the El Pueblo Historic Monument and is thought by many to be the birthplace of the city Los Angeles. In walking through the traditional Mexica
n style plaza area that features 27 stores, you feel like you are in a quaint town in Mexico. You can shop for many handcrafted items or dine at one of the restaurants serving authentic cuisine and feel like you are away. On weekends there is outdoor entertainment featuring Mariachis, Bollero Musicans and performances by Aztec Indians and folkloric dancing. Olvera Street is just outside of the Union Station, at 845 N. Alameda Street. 
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