Things to do in and around Altadena
Altadena offers a variety of activities perfect for families and culture enthusiasts. You can enjoy a range of entertainment options, including an arena facility and local educational attractions. Don't miss out on shopping at the local mall and exploring the vibrant city walk, where you'll find unique shops and delightful dining experiences that capture the essence of this charming community.
Shopping
If you're up for a drive, the Americana at Brand is 12.9km away, offering a vibrant shopping experience with entertainment options. Closer, at 9.7km, Rioni features unique gifts. For a taste of the city vibe, the Grand Central Market is 19.3km away, perfect for local flavors.
Recreation
At the Chilao Recreation Area, immerse yourself in nature with hiking trails and serene picnic spots, perfect for relaxation and rejuvenation. For a more energetic experience, catch a game at Dodger Stadium, only 16.1km away, or enjoy a live performance at the Walt Disney Concert Hall, 19.3km from Altadena.
Adventure
Hike the Mount Lowe Railway trail for an exhilarating outdoor experience amidst stunning scenery. For speed and excitement, head to Irwindale Speedway, where you can watch thrilling motor racing, or visit Racer's Edge Indoor Karting, perfect for adrenaline-pumping fun on the track.
Nightlife
The nightlife in Altadena offers a blend of experiences. Enjoy stargazing at the Griffith Observatory, just 17.7km away, for a family-friendly vibe. For romance and culture, catch a show at the Pasadena Playhouse, 4.8km away, or visit the Palace Theater, 19.3km away, for cinema fun.
*Distances are measured in a straight line; actual driving distances may vary depending on the route.
![Professor Lowe had a dream to make the beautiful Mountains overlooking the cities of Altadena / Pasadena accessible to average citizens. After much planning, many exploratory trips on horseback, he and Engineer Thomas McPherson located a series of routes that could be built upon with a series of rail cars to reach miles back into the forest and eventually all the way to the top of Mount Wilson. Financing the project himself, Professor Lowe proceeded to build his dream which eventually reached all the way to the base of Mount Lowe (named after Professor Lowe, previously known as Oak Mountain). At its peak, it was the top honeymoon destination in America. Beginning with the famous red car lines in California, Professor Lowe extended the line up through the rolling hills in Rubio Canyon where a small hotel was built at the base of new incline rail systems that would take a visitor up a mile along a ridge overlooking the LA Basin to the top of Echo Mountain.
The top of Echo Mountain became a little city of its own with places to eat, order picnic lunches, shop at stores, dormitories for employees, power generating station to power Echo Mountain facilities. There was also a trolley repair building and pit, observation decks at various spots, trails that could be taken by hikers both up and down the mountain and into the Alpine regions, tennis courts, stables and a now little known zoo. The entire assembly of buildings were painted white and because of the view from far below, became known as "The White City in the sky". The “opera box” great incline cars were also white and could be seen from afar ferrying up and down the hill. On a ridge behind the Echo Mountain ridge was an observatory building with a working 16 inch telescope housed in a round domed building. The foundations can still be found at the site as well as the cement stand which is what the telescope was mounted upon. It was Professor Lowe's intention to build the rail system all the way to the top of Mount Wilson along with additional hotels and facilities on the top of Mount Wilson. Later, much of the path of the large 100" telescope and observatory built on Mount Wilson was used to transport the delicate 100" mirror to the top of Mount Wilson.
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