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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Rosemead

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

Updated November 1, 2019

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Rufus the Fish

Rosemead, California

Rufus the Fish

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

Rosemead, California

Savannah Memorial Park

Blink and you may miss this rustic pioneer cemetery.
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MK6 mine

South El Monte, California

American Military Museum

A military vehicle collection, showcasing how war transportation advanced from horse drawn artillery to self propelled cannons.
2 miles from Rosemead
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.
3 miles from Rosemead
Succulents for sale.

Pasadena, California

California Cactus Center

A nursery specializing in strange and beautiful succulents and cacti.
4 miles from Rosemead
The coelostat seen with the dome open. Photo from Palomar Observatory blog.

Pasadena, California

Hale Solar Laboratory

Suburban observatory was personal lab of the father of modern astrophysics.
4 miles from Rosemead
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.
4 miles from Rosemead
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