Truly one of the most diverse and exciting cities in the United States, Los Angeles is more like a vast collection of micro-cities and communities connected via an equally vast network of freeways, for which the city is known. From spectacular mountains and hills to the vast areas of unspoiled natural beauty, there seems to be a lot of things to do in Los Angeles that keep drawing you back.
Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising
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- City: Los Angeles
Gorgeous campus of FIDM and ongoing free exhibits make this a pleasant way to kill a couple of hours. It is a private co...
Getty Center
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- City: Los Angeles
Getty Center combines an outstanding collection of classic and modern art and photography with stunning architecture, exceptional sculptures, gardens and best views in town. The museum houses European...
Grammy Museum
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- City: Los Angeles
The Grammy Museum is an interactive, educational museum that celebrates the enduring legacies of all forms of music and pays tribute to the rich history of music through videos, interactive touch-scre...
Grauman's Chinese Theater
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- City: Los Angeles
The most famous movie theatre in the world, Grauman's Chinese Theatre opened in 1927 and is home to the cement footprints, handprints, and (in some cases) other...
Griffith Observatory
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- City: Los Angeles
Reopened in 2006 after a long remodel; reservations are no longer necessary. Popular tourist attraction that features an extensive array of space- and science-r...
Griffith Park
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- City: Los Angeles
With over 4,210 acres of both natural terrain and landscaped parkland and picnic areas, Griffith Park is the largest municipal park in the United States and the second-largest city park in California....
Hammer Museum
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- City: Los Angeles
The Hammer Museum is a unique, cutting-edge arts institution that connects the classics and the contemporary through its varied collections, wide-ranging exhibitions, and provocative programs. The fac...
Hollywood Bowl
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- City: Los Angeles
America's most famous outdoor theatre hosts the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra as well as numerous other concert events. Traffic and parking can be a nightmare, so the $5 round-trip public shuttle...
Hollywood Forever Cemetery
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- City: Los Angeles
The Cinespia film society screens creepy older movies every Saturday during the summer in the Hollywood Forever Cemetery, with most proceeds going toward cemete...
Hollywood Museum
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- City: Los Angeles
Located inside the famous Max Factor Building, the Hollywood Museum is regarded as the official museum of Hollywood which holds the most extensive collection of Hollywood memorabilia in the world...
Hollywood Sign
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- City: Los Angeles
Hollywood's most recognizable landmark is easy to spot high up on Mount Lee in Griffith Park. You can drive part way up for a closer look, but you can't hike all the way to the sign....
Japanese American National Museum
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- City: Los Angeles
Opened to the public in 1992, the Japanese American National Museum is devoted to preserving the history and culture of Japanese Americans. Its mission is to pr...