Construído em estilo Art Déco, este observatório foi construído no início da década de 1930 e é um destaque entre os pontos turísticos do sul da Califórnia. Veja incríveis shows de luzes no Planetário Oschin, que usa a mais recente tecnologia. Fora do observatório, você encontrará vistas deslumbrantes da área próxima que são de tirar o fôlego durante o dia e a noite. Exposições e shows de planetário vão fascinar os visitantes. Alguns visitantes podem reconhecer o observatório como o local onde o clímax de Rebel Without a Cause foi filmado. Em noites claras, aproveite os telescópios públicos gratuitos para ver as estrelas de perto.
Museu J. Paul Getty no Getty Center é uma atração imperdível na cidade. Um marco cultural e artístico, o centro abriga variadas formas de arte, esculturas e fotografias de vários períodos e regiões, como Europa e América. Você também pode conferir manuscritos antigos e arte decorativa aqui. Seus destaques consistem em manuscritos italianos da Idade Média e Renascimento, Retratos Religiosos Tardios de Rembrandt, entre outros. Reserve um dia para este museu com seu Jardim Central, paisagens inspiradoras, arquitetura de interiores e também seu restaurante popular - todos certamente deixarão você sem fôlego com sua beleza.
Located in beautiful Griffith Park and given to the City of Los Angeles as a gift in 1896, the Greek Theater is an outdoor concert venue you must experience while staying in L.A. Though it can seat more than 6,000 patrons, you may never again enjoy such a truly intimate setting for listening to one of your favorite performers. Surrounded by trees, the space offers outstanding acoustics. Whether you prefer classical music, rock, easy listening or jazz, you'll love this place. Ticket prices vary widely and can often be somewhat expensive. Depending on the time of year, you'll probably want to bring along a sweater or jacket, since you'll be seated outdoors in a city that can get a bit chilly in the evenings. On show nights the box office remains open for 30 minutes before the show.
After the Palace Theatre was converted for silent films, the Orpheum vaudeville circuit moved here for its remaining years. Like the Los Angeles Theatre, it emulates the opulence of a French palace, with a marble lobby, a gold gilt ceiling, and a rare organ. One of the landmarks in the region, the theatre continues to host multiple events, shows and concerts. Tickets can be booked online or at the box office, one hour prior to the show.
Espalhado por 4.210 acres (1.704 hectares) do extremo leste das montanhas de Santa Monica, o Griffith Park é frequentemente chamado de "o Central Park de Los Angeles". O parque municipal é um dos maiores espaços verdes urbanos da América do Norte. Há amplas oportunidades para atividades ao ar livre, como caminhadas, passeios a cavalo e tênis, além de atrações populares como o Observatório Griffith, o Zoológico de Los Angeles, o Teatro Grego e o icônico letreiro de Hollywood. Na confluência de vegetação paisagística e deserto acidentado, o Griffith Park é o local recreativo mais precioso de Los Angeles e uma fuga cênica.
Uma atração icônica em Hollywood, o Universal Studios é uma visita obrigatória para quem gosta da emoção de um parque temático. Com uma lista de atrações em constante mudança, o parque é um ótimo passeio para toda a família e pode facilmente ocupar um dia inteiro. Após a visita guiada, você pode passear pelo parque e comer algo em um dos inúmeros restaurantes e cafés espalhados por sua extensão. Mais tarde, assista a vários shows como WaterWorld ou o show de efeitos especiais. Algumas outras atrações do parque que definitivamente aumentarão sua adrenalina incluem o Revenge of the Mummy Ride, vários passeios no Wizarding World of Harry Potter e o aclamado passeio virtual King Kong 360-3D.
The Robinson Memorial is fittingly located a few blocks from where the legendary athlete and trailblazer was born. After facing constant scrutiny by the community for being part of the only black family living in the area, Jackie Robinson went on to become a star athlete at Pasadena City College and UCLA. He eventually became the first African American in major league baseball and the rest, as they say is history. The memorial depicts the visages of both Jackie and his older brother Mack, who also contributed to the civil rights movement.
Considered by the Greene brothers as their best architectural achievement, the Robert R. Blacker House is a grand bungalow which was built in 1907 for 100,000 USD. In adjusted figures, that sum is even more impressive, especially since the owner of the house provided the lumber from his own company. In the 1980s, a Texan purchased the house and sold off a number of the furniture and other interior accoutrements designed by the Greene brothers, causing a scandal among Pasadena's preservationists. Although the home is a private residence, no tour of historic L.A. structures would be complete without catching at least a glimpse of it.
Downey History Center is an educational center that provides a wealth of historical information, preservation, education and research. Whether you are just curious about Downey's history or are a serious scholar, you will find everything you need. Resources include Downey newspapers dating from 1888, photographs dating from 1870, books and periodicals about Downey, Los Angeles County, California and more. There is also a lot of information on Downey's namesake, Governor John Gately Downey. Call ahead for varying days.
This museum presents wax figures of African American personalities. It also showcases the eras through authentic clothing, uniforms and artifacts. The museum has figures of Malcolm X, Muhammed Ali, Harriet Tubman, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Louis Armstrong and George Washington. It also presents cultural artifacts from the African world as well as black memorabilia from recent times.
Located on South Lake Avenue, The Commons can be better described as a meeting point for locals on the east of the Playhouse District. The charming venue offers a good range of unique services, stores and eateries like the Green Street Restaurant and more that are lined along its shady courtyard. It's a spot where you can combine work with a fine dining experience. Besides, the California Institute of Technology and the famous Huntington Library, Art Collections and Botanical Gardens lie a short distance away.
This gallery is not only about beautiful displays. Adamm's Stained Glass & Art Glass Gallery also represents budding talent and is known around the world for its creations in glass. A visit to the gallery will bring you face to face with vessels, paperweights, lamps, plates, and sculptures of incredible design. What's more, Susan G/ott, Gavin Heath and other designers make their art affordable to the public.