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Tourism

Arcadia is a city rich in beauty and history that provides safe, central surroundings for the business traveler or the tourist. The famous Route 66, immortalized in song and literature, passes through Arcadia on Huntington Drive in downtown Arcadia. Route 66 was once called “auto river” as it is the automobile channel flowing from the Mississippi River to the Pacific Ocean. The City of Arcadia is certainly a jewel along that channel for sightseeing, dining and hotel accommodations.

Arcadia boasts an array of fine lodging options. Our hotels and motels are mainly situated along Huntington Drive to accommodate the business traveler as well as tourists visiting the racetrack, Disneyland, the Rose Bowl or other southern California attractions. Major hotel chains include: Embassy Suites, Hilton Garden, Springhill, Hampton Inn, Residence Inn, Doubletree and Courtyard by Marriott.

Whether you are a newcomer to Arcadia or just need the latest information as you travel, here are some pointers to keep in mind:

Cell Phone Usage While Driving: Starting July 1, 2008, a driver may use a cell phone only if it has a hands-free listening and speaking system. Drivers ticketed for a violation will be subject to a minimum total fine of $70 for a first offense and $175 for subsequent offenses. “Push-to-talk” systems (such as Nextel) are exempt from the hands-free requirement until July 1, 2011.

Passport Requirements: As of January 2008, all American cruise and driving passengers traveling to any country outside the U.S. will also be required to carry a passport in order to re-enter the U.S. (Note: These requirements are subject to change.) For up-to-date information on international travel, review passport information at AAA.com or visit an AAA Travel Professional at the Arcadia Auto Club location at 420 East Huntington Drive for answers to your questions. Passport applications are available at any Auto Club office or a U.S. Post Office and can also be downloaded at the State Department’s website: www.state.gov. Citizens who wish to either renew or apply for a new passport must submit passport photos with their application, and those can be taken at any Auto Club office for a fee of $8 for members and $15 for non-members.

Current Freeway and Local Maps will prove invaluable as you make the most of your central Arcadia location and travel throughout southern California. Your Arcadia AAA office and Chamber have everything you need, including turn-by-turn directions, member savings booklets and free TourBooks of southern California and other cities and states.

Helpful Travel Websites: Provides Security Checkpoint wait times at nearby airports: http://waittime.tsa,dhs,gov/index.html. For road closure information: http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist07/laneclosues/ www/notes/closrout.htm.

As you enjoy the richness of the City of Arcadia or journey to nearby attractions, remember to visit the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce to insure you do not miss out on all the latest news for newcomers or tourists in this breathtaking city called “paradise.”