DK Travel : Los Angeles

The myth, the velocity, the edginess in creative and technological fields – this is Los Angeles, where the multicultural future that awaits the rest of the country is already a firm reality. In little more than 200 years, LA has grown from a dusty Spanish outpost into one of the world’s largest and most complex cities offering top venues for everything from archaeology and the arts to food. The birthplace of Mickey Mouse and Hollywood, LA has shaped the imaginations of millions.

1. Sunset Strip

The heady mix of hip restaurants, nightclubs, and bars along the city’s entertainment mile attracts legions of the young and the trendy.
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2. Historic Hollywood Boulevard

The boulevard that gave birth to the movie industry is still associated with the stars, even if the only ones around today are those embedded in the sidewalk.
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3. The Getty Center

One of the best bargains in town, this striking hilltop complex is a marvel of modern architecture and a mecca for fans of European art. Stunning views.
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4. Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA)

One of the largest art museums in the US, LACMA offers a survey of artistic achievement in the world from prehistoric times to the present.
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5. El Pueblo de Los Angeles

This historic district preserves LA’s oldest buildings, celebrating its Spanish-Mexican past with stores, eateries, and festivals.
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6. Huntington Library, Art Collections, & Botanical Gardens

One of LA’s great cultural treasures invites visitors to experience its fine paintings, rare manuscripts, and gorgeous gardens
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7. Universal Studios® Hollywood

A day at Universal involves high-tech thrill rides, live action shows, and special effects extravaganzas. The Studio Tour takes visitors to the backlot of this actual working movie studio.
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8. Griffith Park

The largest city park in the nation offers a unique combination of rugged wilderness and such diversions as museums, a zoo, and an observatory. The landmark Hollywood Sign is located here as well.
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9. Disneyland® Resort

As timeless and ageless as Mickey Mouse himself, the original Disney park hasn’t lost its magic nearly half a century after it first opened.
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10. Catalina Island

Catalina Island is a quick and easy getaway whose considerable charms include crystal-clear waters, miles of undeveloped backcountry, and a sense of being far away from the bustle of big city LA.
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