Fodor's Expert Review Tournament House (Wrigley Mansion)

Chewing gum magnate William Wrigley purchased this white Italian Renaissance–style house in 1914. After Wrigley died in 1932, his wife Ada lived there until she died in 1958; The Wrigley family then donated the house to the city of Pasadena under the stipulation that it be used as the headquarters for the Tournament of Roses. The mansion features a green tile roof and manicured rose garden with 1,500 varieties. The interior provides a glimpse of the area's over-the-top style in the early 20th century. Tours of the house are every Thursday from 2 to 3 from April to August; fans of the Rose Parade can see the various crowns and tiaras worn by former Rose Queens, plus trophies and memorabilia.