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Los Angeles: home of Hollywood, struggling actors and more attractions than an army could count on all their fingers and toes.
Start at 6067 Wilshire Boulevard, where the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures recently opened. Enter the distinctive ball-shaped building and lose yourself in movie magic. Look behind the scenes to learn how Hollywood makes its films, and about its global impact.
Just around the corner, there are some remarkable public art pieces. Levitated Mass is a 340-ton boulder sitting above a sunken walkway. Walk right under it without fear. Urban Light is a collection of restored street lamps from the 1920s and ’30s.
Next, head to the La Brea Tar Pits. In the Ice Age, animals wandered into these pits, got stuck in the asphalt and died. Thousands of years later, scientists pulled out their bones to study them. Now families come to the museum here to gaze at these amazing fossils.
Everyone wants to get up close to the Hollywood sign, but that’s out of the question. However, you can hike close enough to get a good photo. From the Griffith Observatory car park, take the 5-km loop trail for a great view of the sign.
Griffith Park, which contains the sign, has a bunch more trails with commanding views of the sprawling city below. Visit at night for the best views.
Back at the car park, take a look through Griffith Observatory and be blown away by the amazing universe we live in. You could spend hours wandering around the many exhibits, and the statue of Albert Einstein is a magnet for holiday snaps. (T)
This article was provided by The Japan Times Alpha.