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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

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,

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. A great place to watch a professional baseball game, Dodger Stadium has also had many of the world’s top music artists perform there including: Madonna, Kiss, The Rolling Stones, the Beatles, the Bee Gees, Elton John, Michael Jackson and U2.

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. In total it features more than 100 restaurants, grocers, and tourist shops.

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. Renovated several times in the past, it's facade has a distinctive Oriental look resembling a pagoda.

Griffith Park

Griffith Park is one of the largest urban parks in the United States and is the second largest city park in California. Often referred to as the Central Park of Los Angeles, visitors to Griffith Park can attend concerts under the stars at the Greek Theatre, hit golf balls on one of two 18-hole golf courses, or swim in the swimming pool during the summer months. Griffith Park also boasts athletic fields, basketball and tennis courts, and many hiking and equestrian trails

Hollywood History Museum

This museum showcases a wide range of exhibits, including the props that were used in Hollywood films. 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. You also get a chance to see the whip used by Harrison Ford in Indiana Jones, as well as Marilyn Monroe's autopsy. The museum also holds special events on a regular basis.

Hollywood Walk of Fame

The Hollywood Walk of Fame runs in front of the Grauman's Chinese Theatre. It is about 5.5 miles long stretching between La Brea and Gower Streets and between Yucca Street and Sunset Boulevard. It has over 2000 bronze stars embedded in it, honouring film stars, musicians, producers and other top media personalities. The first person to recieve a star was Joanne Woodward in 1960.

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. Different species of animals from birds to mammals to fish have gotten stuck in the sludge and their remains have been preserved in it for many years. Scientists in 1906 began to remove some of these 'remains' from the pits and they are now kept in the adjacent Page Museum. A large collection of skeletons and Ice Age plants can be found at the museum.

Little Tokyo/Chinatown

Little Tokyo and Chinatown are the Japanese and Chinese cultural centers of California. 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

Located in Griffith Park, the Los Angeles Zoo has eleven hundred animals that call it home. Animal exhibits include the rare California condor, chimpanzees, orangutans, koalas, birds, a monkey exhibit, and much more. The zoo is also a certified botanical garden with over 800 different plant species.

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. The museum has a red exterior and inside, skylights dot the roof, allowing sunlight to illuminate the galleries. A fountain is also found in the courtyard.

Norton Simon Museum

This museum showcases an extensive collection of European art and features the works of Rembrandt, Picasso, the Impressionists and Rodin. Visitors will also find a collection of Degas' sculptures as well as sculptures from India and South-East Asia. While you're there, don't forget to take a stroll through the garden, which features fountains, ponds, statutes and various sculptures.

Pacific Park

It may be small, but this theme park is in a fantastic location on the Santa Monica Pier. 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.

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. Universal Studios theme park offers rides and attraction centered around some of the most famous movies ever produced.

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. You’re bound to see weight lifters, break dancers, jugglers, talking parrots and more.

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. It is home to one of the world's most developed acoustical system and can seat upto 2,265 people. If you go on the tour of the Hall, make sure you get a peek of the huge organ that contains over 6,000 pipes.

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The Hollywood Walk of Fame is located in front of Grauman’s Chinese Theatre. It is about 5.5 miles long, stretching between Los Angeles Brea and Gower Street, between Yucca and Sunset Street. More than 2000 bronze stars are engraved in it, honouring film stars, musicians, producers and other prominent media figures. The first person to receive a star was Joanne Woodward in 1960.

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Griffith Park is one of the largest urban parks in the United States and is considered the second largest park in California. It is often referred to as the Central Park of Los Angeles. Visitors to Griffith Park can attend concerts under the stars at the Greek Theatre, play golf at one of the two courses, each with 18 holes, or swim in the swimming pool during the summer months. Griffith Park also has more sports fields and facilities for tennis, basketball, climbing and horse riding.

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Universal Studios is one of the oldest and most important of Hollywood’s famous studios. Guests can take tours during filming or spend the day at the theme park. Universal Studios theme park offers shows centred on some of the most famous films.

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The zoo is located in Griffith Park and has 1100 animals. Its animal exhibits include rare animals such as condors, chimpanzees, monkeys, koalas, birds and much more. The zoo also has more than 800 different plant species.

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Little Tokyo and Chinatown are the Japanese and Chinese cultural centres in California. Declared a national and historic landmark, they contain the David Henry Hwang Theater and many restaurants, shops, specialty stores and the Japanese Village shopping centre.

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Farmers Market has many shops selling food and various goods. Farmers Market is a historic landmark in Los Angeles and an important tourist attraction. The market has more than a hundred restaurants, grocery shops and a tourist area.