Burger Continental - Greek flair, tasty fare

Burger Continental in Pasadena

Behind the cafe store front of this restaurant in Pasadena lies a dining experience you don't want to miss!  Though at first glace it looks like any other mom-and-pop restaurant, a look at the menu will give you the first hint of the treasures within.  Aside from its wide variety of tasty burgers, as proclaimed in its name, Burger Continental  has an amazing variety of Mediterranean dishes.  It is well known locally for its amazing  buffets, served 7 days a week before 3pm, which includes table after table of delicacies from around the world, and champagne on Sundays!  If the menu alone isn't enough draw you in, the atmosphere and entertainment make this a must see location.  Beyond the typical restaurant/cafe front lies an open air dinning hall with gas lamps, canopies and live entertainment!  Wednesday nights feature live Jazz Bands, but its the Mediterranean bands and belly dancers Thursday through Sunday after 7pm that make this spot truly unique.  The family atmosphere and boisterous energy on a weekend night give this location a true old world Greek feeling that any adventurous diner will appreciate.

Tankland!

Many tanks greet you as you enter the American Military Museum.

Filled with actual military vehicles from across history, the American Military Museum is nestled behind a stand of trees off of Rosemead Blvd in South El Monte that you could have driven past a hundred times and never noticed.  However, this jewel of a museum is worth spending a day exploring!  From tanks to helicopters, jeeps to amphibious vehicles, the museum manages to cram years of history onto a few acres of land.  When you pay your admission, a reasonable $5 for adults, you are given a guide book to use that tells the history of each item in the park.  Prop helmets, belts and jackets are available if you want to take a picture and tell all of your buddys about the day you stormed the beaches of Arcadia.  They even host parties for the young, or young at heart.  There is not a lot of shade, so bring sun screen and wear comfortable shoes, but parking is free! 

Travel Town - Trains, Trains, Trains!

Trains at Travel Town Museum.

Trains played a large role in the creation and foundation of our country, and Travel Town Museum in Griffith Park gives visitors a chance to walk through and interact with that history.  In addition to picnic areas and displays of historical engines and train cars, visitors can climb up and pretend they are driving the engines, walk across the tracks, and even have parties in the dining cars.  There is a miniature train giving rides around the park, a gift shop and vendors with snacks.  Best of all, admission is FREE, and the park is open most days 10-4, with an extra hour on weekends and special children’s events throughout the month.  A great place to play, explore, and learn!