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This little museum consists of two galleries that showcases arts and crafts from around the globe. It gives visitors a chance to learn more about the origins of these pieces and cultures of the people who made them. A small gift shop is also located within the museum,

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Craft and Folk Art Museum

It gives visitors a chance to learn more about the origins of these pieces and cultures of the people who made them.

Dodger Stadium

The third oldest ballpark in the United States, Dodger Stadium has been home to the Los Angeles Dodgers Major League Baseball since 1962.

Grauman's Chinese Theatre

This opulent building was built by Sid Grauman in 1927 and is one of the most famous tourist attractions in Hollywood.

Hollywood History Museum

Visitors are shown how the industry began with the silent film, and then moving onto the Hollywood Golden Era, to the technology used today and finally to the future of the industry.

La Brea Tar Pits & Page Museum

La Brea Tar Pits is a famous group of tar pits, where the hot tar has been oozing out from the Earth for more than 40,000 years.

Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA)

The museum was designed by Japanese architect Arata Isozaki and displays the works of several modern artists such as Piet Mondrian and Mark Rothko.

Norton Simon Museum

This museum showcases an extensive collection of European art and features the works of Rembrandt, Picasso, the Impressionists and Rodin.

Pacific Park

Kids can spend the day playing the various arcade games that are available, or riding on a roller coaster or even getting a good view of the LA coastline from the top of the Ferris Wheel.

Petersen Car Museum

Visitors can find some rare and exotic cars at this museum including a hand-made Bugatti. The Hollywood Gallery showcases the cars that were used in films as well as vehicles owned by famous people.

Sports Museum of Los Angeles

The Sports Museum of Los Angeles contains over 10,000 sports memorabilia and collectible items from decades of sports history. A haven for sports fans!

Venice Oceanfront Walk

The ocean front walk is a must visit for any first time tourist. A bohemian hotspot, the walkway has stalls and stands selling sunglasses, Mexican blankets, and more random goodies.

Walt Disney Concert Hall

The Walt Disney Concert Hall has a stainless steel exterior and took 16 years to build under the watchful eye of Frank Gehry, who was the architect behind this masterpiece.

Farmer's Market

The Farmer’s Market boasts numerous food stalls, sit-down eateries, multiple produce markets and food vendors, and is a historic Los Angeles landmark and tourist attraction.

Griffith Park

Griffith Park is one of the largest urban parks in the United States and is the second largest city park in California.

Hollywood Walk of Fame

The Hollywood Walk of Fame runs in front of the Grauman's Chinese Theatre. 5 miles long stretching between La Brea and Gower Streets and between Yucca Street and Sunset Boulevard.

Little Tokyo/Chinatown

Declared a National Historic Landmark District, it boasts the David Henry Hwang Theatre, numerous restaurants, wagashi shops, specialty stores, and the Japanese Village Plaza.

Los Angeles Zoo

Animal exhibits include the rare California condor, chimpanzees, orangutans, koalas, birds, a monkey exhibit, and much more.

Universal Studios

Universal Studios is one of the oldest and most famous Hollywood movie studios. Guests can take tours of real soundstages and sets, or choose to spend the day at the theme park.