The Tournament of Roses Mansion in Pasadena offers a little something for everyone. Definitely visit if you're a fan of the annual new year's spectacles Rose Parade and Rose Bowl. For the gals, here you can see various Rose Queen crowns worn by the lucky ladies. The Queen tradition dates back to 1905, so be sure to check out the photos covering 100 or so years of fashions. For the fellows, there are two rooms dedicated to the college championship football game. Kicking off in 1902, then played continuously since 1916, "the Grandaddy of them all" is showcased with displays of trophies, helmets, programs and photos.
And, if you're not a devotee of these events, there's still the architecture and the roses. It's also fun to be a looky-loo in the house, one of the six homes owned by chewing gum magnate William Wrigley, Jr. Take note that the "wallpaper" in the solarium is painted aluminum foil, a material Mr. Wrigley probably knew well from wrapping his Juicy Fruit.
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