Andrews Machine

Space junkies gather at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory! This leading U.S. center for robotic exploration of our solar system provides astonishing insight into space, stars, Mars and Earth. Come learn about the planets and beyond and visit the center's Space Flight Operations Facility, and the Spacecraft Assembly Facility.

Discover a natural high when you hike across the Arroyo Seco Trails. Novice and pros alike enjoy the eleven mile trek through the steep San Gabriel Mountain canyons that travel in, out and around babbling streams, rugged mountain terrain, and urban city freeways – some of the most beautiful outdoor landscapes in the state.

Harvest farm fresh goodness at the Pasadena Certified Farmer’s Market. What better way to serve your favorite meals to family and friends than with seasonal produce purchased from your city’s finest local farmers. Certified organic vendors are waiting with bushels of delicious fruits, vegetables and home-made craft merchandise.

Outdoor lovers love the Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens. Spend your day talking with more than 1,100 animals from around the world and exploring a beautiful botanical garden at a zoo made famous when two of its primates starred in the 1971 movie Planet of the Apes!