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Our Sightseeing category provides a feast for the eyes. Why? Because most all of our selections are famous places that you can view and take pictures of to show everyone back home. Landmarks, sculptures, historic homes, historic districts, cemeteries, water fountains, and statues are just a hint of the sights we've selected.
Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
Address: 8949 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90211
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Founded in 1927, this organization is responsible for that yearly shindig known as the Oscars. Inside, two exhibition areas are open to the public, and each contains an array of big-screen-related memorabilia and oddities – from stereoscopic viewers to movie posters to "behind the scenes" photographs. The big draw,...
Address: 304 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90013
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Built by silver mining millionaire Lewis Bradbury in 1893, this five-story building was designed as "futuristic," and it was featured in the 1946 "D.O.A." and 1982's "Blade Runner." Today it serves as an office building, but the beautiful, ornate wrought-iron railings, oak paneling, glazed and unglazed brick walls,...
Address: 1750 N Vine St, Los Angeles, CA 90028
Recording artists Nat King Cole and Johnny Mercer suggested that Capitol Records build new offices in the shape of a stack of records, and they did in 1956. Gold and platinum albums from many of Capitol's artists line the walls of the lobby. This is a private office on private property, but a drive down Vine gives a...
Address: 6925 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028
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This exotic movie palace was commissioned by theater chain owner Sid Grauman in 1927. On opening nights in the 1930s, crowds often turned out to glimpse arriving stars. Crowds still appear today but mainly to see the 200-plus celebrity footprints immortalized in concrete on the sidewalk outside the lobby. The theater...
Address: Beachwood Canyon Dr & Glen Holly Dr, Mount Lee in the Hollywood Hills, Hollywood Hills, CA
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Mount Lee in the Hollywood Hills (LA's tallest peak) hosts this world-famous signpost. Built in 1923 as a real estate advertisement, the sign originally read "Hollywoodland," but the last four letters were dropped in 1945. In 1978, the sign received much-needed repairs, and today, it stands as one of the movie...
Address: Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90027
This tourist attraction, a celebrity-seeker's favorite, consists of personalized brass stars embedded in the pavement. Paying tribute to famous industry figures, the medallions were first installed at the corner of Highland Avenue and Hollywood Boulevard in 1960. Since that time, more than 2000 other famous and not-so...
Address: 3000 W Alameda Ave, Burbank, CA
For an up-close look at how NBC makes all those shows you know and love, this tour can't be beat. You'll see the Tonight Show set, soap opera sets, and maybe even a celebrity or two. The walking tour lasts about 70 minutes.
Address: 135 N Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012
The hub of LA's cultural scene, the Music Center boasts breathtaking architecture and a prime location. Since 1964, it has established itself as one of the nation's three largest performing arts centers. Attend a touring Broadway show, spend an evening at the opera, or catch the LA Philharmonic perform. You'll also...
Address: 100 Universal City Plz, Universal City, CA 91608
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This complex's eateries, nightclubs, theaters, live entertainment options, and shopping venues can reel you in and keep you occupied for an entire afternoon and night. Casual and fine dining establishments offer a wide variety of choices, and celebrity appearances, cooking demonstrations, and street performances are...
University of California – Los Angeles
Address: 405 Hilgard Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90095
UCLA relocated in 1929 to 419 acres in the foothills of the Santa Monica Mountains. The school has an enrollment of over 36,000 students each year. From October to mid-June, the university showcases events including concerts, recitals, festivals, lectures, exhibitions, dance recitals and forums. Schoenberg Hall and...
