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Heritage Square/Arroyo Gold Line Station

January 17, 2008
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The Heritage Square/ Arroyo Gold Line Station features art by Robert Delgado. Through reliefs and tile designs, the artist incorporates Mesoamerican and contemporary themes.

Artwork includes a piece made of concrete assembled in the image of the Mesoamerican deity Quetzalcoatl, the plumed serpent. There are also a number of vibrant tiles with old photographs of Los Angeles imbedded on them that adorn the station platform. It's a short walk to restaurants and the Heritage Square Museum.

DIRECTIONS TO START
TRANSIT: The Gold Line runs through East LA, Downtown Los Angeles, Highland Park, and Pasadena. Heritage Square/Arroyo is three stations north of Downtown's Union Station.

SIGHTSEEING
Heritage Square Museum
A walk through this museum transports visitors back to the Southern California lifestyles at the end of the 19th century. Guided tours offer exploration and explanation of the eight historical structures as well as the lives of the people who influenced the development of Los Angeles.
3800 Homer St.
Los Angeles, CA 90031
(323) 225-2700

Flying Pigeon LA
Brothers Adam and Josef Bray-Ali use their bike rental shop, Flying Piegon, to bring together the Highland Park Bike community for "Get Sum Dim Sum" rides, art gallery tours, and other recurring and one-off bike rides and tours.
3714 North Figueroa St.
Los Angeles, CA 90065
(213) 909-8986

DINING
La Abeja Restaurant
Simple Mexican food is served in this cozy neighborhood establishment. Don't forget to check out the Three Stooges memorabilia and mural painted by Leo Limon! This is a great stop for lunch after sweating it out on a bike tour with Flying Pigeon.
3700 Figueroa St.
Los Angeles, CA 90065
(323) 221-0474 "?"?

Antigua Coffee House
This is a community coffee house that serves organic coffee and tea in a relaxing atmosphere. The plush seating and local folk art on the walls make this cafe stand out.
3400 N Figueroa St
Los Angeles, CA 90065
(323) 379-6148

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