Los Angeles, California Tourist Attractions - Under the Sun Fun Things to Do!
There is no shortage of fun things to do in Los Angeles, California. Compare your footprints with those of Hollywood stars outside Grauman's Chinese Theatre. Shop for fresh produce or enjoy a delicious meal at the Original Farmers Market. Take the legendary Studio Tour at Universal Studios Hollywood. Get the inside scoop on these and other tourist attractions by perusing the following places of interest.
Universal Studios Hollywood.
Check out the original sets of some of the world's biggest blockbusters and see snippets of films currently being shot when you embark on the tempting Studio Tour. Other features of Universal Studios Hollywood include the Special Effects Stages and spectacular shows like Terminator 2: 3-D and Shrek 4-D. For more information, visit www.universalstudioshollywood.com
Hollywood Walk of Fame.
More than 2,000 artists from film, television, radio, music, and theater are honored on this busy stretch of prime Hollywood real estate. Located between La Brea and Gower on Hollywood Boulevard and on Vine Street between Yucca and Sunset Boulevard, the Hollywood Walk of Fame adds approximately 20 new stars each year. For more information, call 323.469.8311 or visit www.hollywoodchamber.net
Grauman's Chinese Theatre.
One of the most recognizable tourist attractions in Hollywood, Grauman's Chinese Theatre features the footprints and handprints of popular movie and television stars in its courtyard area. The interior of this historic movie palace is just as impressive. Discover classic Chinese artwork plus a 90-foot-high jade-green bronze roof. For more information, visit www.manntheatres.com
Los Angeles Farmers Market.
Since 1934, the corner of Third and Fairfax in Los Angeles has been the site of what has become known as the Farmers Market. Back in the day, a group of farmers displayed their produce from the tailgates of their trucks on what was then an empty lot. More than 75 years later, the Farmers Market continues to be the spot to buy fresh produce. For more information, visit www.farmersmarketla.com
Beverly Hills Rodeo Drive.
Suffice it to say, there is no retail stretch of road quite like Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills. Upscale shops range from Prada to Versace to Gucci. In addition to some of the priciest clothing and jewelry you'll ever encounter, there's a very good chance you'll cross paths with the famous and infamous. For more information, visit www.rodeodrive-bh.com/index4.html
Los Angeles CBS Television City.
For decades, CBS Television City has played host to some of the most popular television shows ever, including "The Carol Burnett Show," "The Sonny & Cher Show", and "All in the Family." Today, "The Price Is Right" is taped here, giving members of the studio audience an opportunity to win valuable prizes. For more information, visit www.seeing-stars.com/tvstudios/cbstelevisioncity.shtml
Los Angeles La Brea Tar Pits.
Find out all about wooly mammoths and saber-toothed cats that once ruled the roost in the Los Angeles Basin anywhere from 10,000 to 40,000 years ago. If your timing is good, you'll get to see the bones of these creatures being cleaned and repaired at this world-renowned fossil repository. For more information, visit www.tarpits.org
Hollywood Museum.
This museum is big on space (35,000 square feet) and exhibits. Discover the costumes and props from a wide range of major motion pictures, including "Twilight: New Moon," "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen," "The Blind Side," and "Julie & Julia." And if you can stomach it, stop by Hannibal Lecter's jail cell from "The Silence of the Lambs," which is located in the basement alongside other disturbing collectibles in the hair-raising Chamber of Horrors. For more information visit, www.thehollywoodmuseum.com
Hollywood Kodak Theatre.
In addition to being the permanent home of the Academy Awards®, the 3,332-seat Kodak Theatre is where such top-name performers as Alicia Keys, Celine Dion, Elvis Costello, Stevie Wonder, Melissa Etheridge, and the Dixie Chicks have performed. What's more, the theatre has been the venue of choice for several events, including the "American Idol" finals, AFI Lifetime Achievement Awards, and the Daytime Emmy Awards. For more information, visit www.kodaktheatre.com
Los Angeles Architecture & Design Museum.
The A+D Museum is the place to come to see the work of influential regional, national, and international designers. Along with first-rate exhibits, the museum features symposia and educational and community programming. For more information, visit http://aplusd.org/v5
