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Glendora is a city of about 52,000 people at the foot of the San Gabriel Mountains in Los Angeles County, about 25 miles east of downtown Los Angeles. Founded in 1887 and once surrounded by citrus groves, it calls itself the Pride of the Foothills, and the mountains rise steeply right behind its neighborhoods.
The walkable Glendora Village has shops, cafes and restaurants under shade trees, and nearby stands a giant bougainvillea vine planted in the early 1900s. Rubel Castle, a folk-art castle built of river rock and salvaged materials by Michael Rubel, is one of the region's most unusual sights and is shown on guided tours. Historic Route 66 crosses the city on Alosta Avenue.
Outdoor time is a big draw. The South Hills Wilderness Area and Big Dalton Canyon offer hiking close to town, while Glendora Mountain Road climbs into the Angeles National Forest with sweeping views, popular with cyclists and drivers. Morris Dam and San Gabriel Canyon lie just beyond the city.
A castle built over decades by Michael Rubel and friends from river rock, bottles and salvaged materials on the site of an old citrus reservoir, complete with towers, a clock and a collection of old machinery. It is private, but the Glendora Historical Society runs guided tours by reservation.
A huge bougainvillea vine planted in the early 1900s that climbs over trees and a house on a residential street near the Village, said to be one of the largest in the country. It is most colorful from spring through fall. It grows on private property, so view and photograph it from the sidewalk.
A large old Moreton Bay fig tree in Glendora with a broad canopy and thick spreading roots, one of the city's notable trees. It makes a nice short stop and photo spot on a drive through town. Stay off the roots to protect them, and pair the visit with a walk through the Village.
Glendora's tree-shaded downtown along Glendora Avenue, with independent shops, cafes, restaurants and older storefronts. It hosts seasonal events and a weekly farmers market. Park in the free public lots and stroll a few blocks, then walk over to see the famous bougainvillea vine nearby.
A city-owned open space in the hills on Glendora's south side, with fire roads and trails through sage scrub and oak woodland and views over the San Gabriel Valley to the mountains. It is good for a short workout hike. Start early in summer, carry water and watch for rattlesnakes.
A park in a shady canyon in the foothills above Glendora, with picnic sites, a seasonal stream, and trailheads that climb into the Angeles National Forest. It is a quick escape from the city on weekends. Check the city's site for gate hours and closures after fires or storms.
A narrow, winding road that climbs from Glendora into the San Gabriel Mountains with sweeping views of the valley and San Gabriel Canyon, linking to Glendora Ridge Road toward Mount Baldy. It is famous with cyclists, so drive slowly. Check for seasonal closures and carry water.
The stretch of historic Route 66 that runs through Glendora as Alosta Avenue, lined with older motels, diners and roadside businesses from the highway's heyday. It is part of a Route 66 drive across the San Gabriel Valley. Look for the Route 66 signs and vintage signage along the way.
A tall concrete dam across the San Gabriel River just above Glendora, completed in the 1930s, forming Morris Reservoir in San Gabriel Canyon. It was once used by the Navy for torpedo testing. View it from turnouts along Highway 39, and check road conditions before driving into the canyon.
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