The Atlas Obscura Guide To Arcadia

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Arcadia, California

Updated May 30, 2019

Unusual Attractions in Arcadia

The Queen Anne House featured in Fantasy Island

Arcadia, California

Arboretum & Botanical Gardens

Arcadia is home to a haven for nature geeks and 80s TV lovers alike.

Arcadia, California

Denny's Windmill

A relic from a forgotten bakery chain still spins atop a diner.

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Sierra Madre, California

Sierra Madre Wistaria Vine

Gorgeous purple flowers drape from the world's largest blossoming plant.

1 mile from Arcadia

Monrovia, California

The Aztec Hotel

This bizarre hotel on historic Route 66 has been plagued by rumors of paranormal activity.

1 mile from Arcadia

Pasadena, California

California Cactus Center

A nursery specializing in strange and beautiful succulents and cacti.

2 miles from Arcadia

Rosemead, California

Rufus the Fish

This 38-year old fish became a casualty of changing trends.

4 miles from Arcadia

The Sundew uses hundreds of sticky dewdrops to catch bugs

San Marino, California

Carnivorous Plants at the Huntington Gardens

Bug-devouring flora are the stars of a special wing of the glass conservatory.

4 miles from Arcadia

Cool Places to Eat & Drink in Arcadia

Arcadia, California

Denny's Windmill

A relic from a forgotten bakery chain still spins atop a diner.

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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Arcadia

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Arcadia, California

Updated May 30, 2019

Unusual Attractions in Arcadia

Arcadia, California

Arboretum & Botanical Gardens

Arcadia, California

Denny's Windmill

Sierra Madre, California

Sierra Madre Wistaria Vine

Monrovia, California

The Aztec Hotel

Pasadena, California

California Cactus Center

Rosemead, California

Rufus the Fish

San Marino, California

Carnivorous Plants at the Huntington Gardens

Cool Places to Eat & Drink in Arcadia

Arcadia, California

Denny's Windmill

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