Arcadia is a wonderful destination for travelers
California travelers will love Arcadia. Horse racing is the main reason this place is so well-known. The beautiful track will entice you, regardless of whether you’re a horse racing enthusiast or not. The valley of San Gabriel Mountains is a great place to enjoy the best of nature and the history of the community. Let’s take a look at the best activities in this area.
Hike
Angeles National Forest is a great place to enjoy adventure in Arcadia. You can choose from a variety of short or long hiking trails depending on your abilities. You will have wonderful memories of your adventures by hiking through the beautiful scenery and stopping at great picnic spots. Amazing photography can be done at many locations, including the flowing creeks, beautiful trees, varied terrains, and waterfalls. There are many options for the avid hiker, such as the Cooper Canyon hike. However, the Eaton Canyon Falls is a more relaxed option for the novice hiker.
Santa Anita Park
Santa Anita Race Park is Arcadia’s most prominent landmark. The beautiful California Mountains are the backdrop to this stunning ground. This world-class sporting venue is a great place to spend a weekend cheering on your favorite horses and sipping drinks. Santa Anita Derby and Santa Anita Handicap are two of the most prestigious races at the track. Santa Anita racetrack hosted the Breeders’ Cup in 1986, 1993 and 2008, 2009, 2012 and 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2015. There is a main track that measures one mile and a track that measures 0.9 miles. Santa Anita Park covers approximately 320 acres.
Exploring Arboretum, Queen Anne Cottage
The stunning gardens surrounding the historic Arcadia sites are a sight to behold. The Arboretum, a lush botanical garden covering 127 acres, is one such place. It has many varieties of flowers and plants. Rosegarden is a must-see. The arboretum makes a great romantic spot for photos and dates. Queen Anne Cottage is also located in the heart of the city. It also includes the Coach Barn, which was built in 1800. It is simply amazing to see the architecture and construction of this place.
Seabiscuit Tour
Seabiscuit’s Heart! Seabiscuit Tour, horseracing is a major attraction for horse racing fans. If you don’t know much about Seabiscuit, it is a good idea to rent the Seabiscuit. Seabiscuit was an American horse that was a symbol for hope during the Great Depression. You will see Seabiscuit’s original barn and stall. The tour also includes a visit to the locations where the movie was shot. You also have the opportunity to meet the horse actor who played Seabiscuit’s role in the movie.
Other activities include visiting Arcadia, seeing Santa Anita Park’s carnival, playing at the Neon Retro Arcade and exploring the 626 Night Market.