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Hollywood, CA

  
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Capitol Records 1750 North Vine Street, Hollywood, CA 90028, 323-458-2973, This landmark building is one of Hollywood's most recognized icons. In the lobby are featured gold albums by many well known artists. In addition, be sure to see the Capitol artists's stars on the sidewalk near the building. more... map

Jim Henson Company 1416 North La Brea Avenue, Hollywood, CA 90028, 323-802-1500, Started by "Muppets" creator Jim Henson, this amazing facility offers a wonder of attractions within itself, including a critically acclaimed exhibits department and a "Creature Shop" that is one of the foremost designing, manufacturing, and performance facilities in the world. more... map

Paramount Pictures 5555 Melrose Avenue, Hollywood, CA 90038, 323-956-5000, Considered to be the most beautiful of the major studios, this famous studio is the longest continuously operating film studio in Hollywood. Two hour walking tours are available Monday through Friday between 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. more... map

Rock Walk and Guitar Center 7425 West Sunset Boulevard, Hollywood, CA 90078, 323-874-1060, A unique Hollywood attraction that features handprints, signatures, and memorabilia from rock and roll's greatest musical performers and innovators. more... map

Universal Studios 100 Universal City Plaza 5511-6, Hollywood, CA 91608, Located in Universal City, 818-777-1000, Speed through time on the Back To The Future ride, experience a live sea war in Waterworld, ride to the moon with E.T., and even live through the attack of a man-eating T-Rex in Jurassic Park as the most incredible moments from movies and television come to life at this place, the "World's Largest Movie Studio and Theme Park." more... map


Historic Homes & Buildings

Janes House (circa Early 1900's) 6541 Hollywood Boulevard, Hollywood, CA 90078, Located in Janes Square, 323-469-8311, The last surviving Victorian home along Hollywood Boulevard, this historic house was used as a kindergarten between 1911 and 1926. Children of many of Hollywood's elite attended the Misses Janes Kindergarten School here. map

Jim Morrison's Last Known U.S. Residence Located in West Hollywood, 818-225-5347, This Historical building "Cheri Amour", located in West Hollywood is known internationally as "Jim Morrison's Last Known U.S. Residence." The lead singer of the "Doors" resided there from 1970-1971 before he went to Paris, where he reportedly 'died' four months later. The building is now a tourist attraction, including a Memorial Garden in memory of Jim Morrison. Private or Group Tours are available by appointment only. Tour companies are welcome.


Historic Sites & Monuments

Hollywood Forever Cemetery 6000 Santa Monica Boulevard, Hollywood, CA 90078, 323-469-1181, This beautifully landscaped cemetery is the final resting place of many Hollywood luminaries. more... map

Hollywood Sign 3082 Hilltop Road, Hollywood, CA 90078, 323-469-8311, One of the most recognizable images in our country and around the world, this historic landmark sits high atop the hills above Hollywood and it was originally constructed to promote a housing development at the base of the hill called "Hollywoodland." more...


Museums & Galleries

Guinness World of Records Museum 6764 Hollywood Boulevard, Hollywood, CA 90078, 323-462-5991 or 323-463-6433, Situated in Hollywood's first movie house, this National Register Landmark building houses the museum that brings the Guinness book's record-breaking achievements to life through computers, video, sound, and life-like replicas. more... map

Hollywood Entertainment Museum 7021 Hollywood Boulevard, Hollywood, CA 90078, Located West of Grauman's Chinese Theatre, 323-465-7900, This 33,000 square foot museum celebrates Hollywood and the entertainment arts of film, television, radio, and new media. You'll see memorabilia, costumes, a Max Factor exhibit, a six minute multi-screen video on the evolution of film and television, and the original sets from Star Trek and Cheers. more... map

Hollywood Heritage Museum 1824 North Curson Avenue, Hollywood, CA 90078, 323-874-4005, Features of this museum include props and other movie memorabilia used in some of the early Hollywood epic films, as well as early Hollywood exhibits and displays. more... map

Hollywood Wax Museum 6767 Hollywood Boulevard, Hollywood, CA 90028, 323-462-8860, See your favorite stars immortalized in wax in scenes from their films at this wonderful wax museum that is the only wax museum dedicated to showcasing Hollywood celebrities. more... map

L. Ron Hubbard Life Exhibition, The 6331 Hollywood Boulevard, Suite 100, Hollywood, CA 90028, 323-960-3511, More than 30 life-like displays and creative multimedia presentions celebrate the life of the noted humanitarian and Scientoloty Founder, L. Ron Hubbard, who authored "Dianetics" and "Planet Earth," among some 5,000 written works and 3,000 tape recorded lectures.  more... map

Ripley's Believe It Or Not! Museum 6780 Hollywood Boulevard, Hollywood, CA 90028, 323-466-6335, This unbelievable museum features a large collection of "believe it or not" exhibits, including the infamous fertility statues. more... map


Science & Technology

Griffith Observatory 2800 East Observatory Road, Hollywood, CA 90027, 323-664-1181, This landmark observatory features an impressive Planetarium, periodically changing presentations, and a permanent exhibition in the main hall. It also features Laserium shows of sound and light. more... map


Tours & Cruises

Hollywood Walking Tour 6801 Hollywood Boulevard #CA-1, Hollywood, CA 90028, Located in Front of the New Kodak Theatre, 323-461-5800, Take the official self-guided audio tour through Hollywood's famous historic locations and learn fascinating stories and legendary tales of the stars of early Hollywood. Tour durations are one hour for feature length and 30-minutes for short subject. map

LA Bike Tours 6729 1/4 Hollywood Boulevard, Hollywood, CA 90028, 323-466-5890, This bike place provides guided group or individual bike tours of Beverly Hills, the Getty Center, and the Autry Museum, with water, lunch, bicycle, and helmet included. map


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