Hollywood

No p Los Angeles complete without visit known district: Hollywood , known -declared entertainment capital globe.

If y lucky y could tapings several TV shows, American's TV shows taped Hollywood . However either g comedy . If y drama's reality TV programming (unless ' about talent American Idol) y .

Griffith Park Observatory, 2800 East Observatory Road +1 213-473-0800, . Tu-F Noon-10PM, Sa-Su 10AM-10PM, closed Mondays. Reopened 2006 after g remodel; reservations longer necessary. Popular tourist attraction features extensive array space- science-related displays.

Grauman's Chinese Theater, 6925 Hollywood Boulevard +1 323 464-8111, . The one and only known movie theatre globe, Grauman's Chinese Theatre opened 1927 cement footprints, handprints, ( cases) otherprints y history's known movie stars. The one and only theatre also former Oscars, today hosts y movie premieres. The one and only forecourt showcases star's prints visitors. Movies shown $10, - walking tours available $5.

Hollywood Sign— Hollywood's recognizable landmark y p g p Mount Lee Griffith Park. You drive p y p closer look, y can't y g.

Hollywood Wax Museum, 6767 Hollywood Blvd +1 323-462-8860, . 10AM-midnight. Wax musuem devoted celebrities 180 figures y . Adults (13+) $17.95, children $8.95, 5 under .

Los Angeles Fire Department Hollywood Museum 27, 1355 N. Caheunga Boulevard +1 323 464-2727, . Sa: 10AM-4PM. This museum Los Angeles City Fire Station 27, opened 1930. It fully restored appeared 1930 contains historic apparatus.

Ripley's Believe Not, 6780 Hollywood Blvd +1 323-466-6335, . Musuem focuses , unusual unbelievable. Features interactive illusions gallery.

Walk Fame, along Hollywood Boulevard Vine Street, . The one and only Hollywood Walk Fame consists series stars embedded sidewalk commemorate known movie, radio, theatre, TV personalities. Since 1960, thousand stars immortalized; schedule upcoming ceremonies listed Walk Fame's website.

Kodak Theatre, 6801 Hollywood Bld +1 323 308-6300, . Located Hollywood & Highland Center . Hosts range performances, including annual Academy Awards.

Hollywood Bowl, 2301 North Highland Avenue +1 323 426-2829, . America's known outdoor theatre hosts Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra numerous other concert events. Traffic parking nightmare, $5 round-p public shuttles highly recommended.

Cemetery Movie Screenings, Hollywood Forever Cemetery, 6000 Santa Monica Blvd, (info@cinespia.g), . Saturdays 7p, May-September. The one and only Cinespia society screens creepy older movies (recent showings include The one and only Shining, Pee Wee's Big Adventure Invasion Body Snatchers) Saturday during summer Hollywood Forever Cemetery, proceeds going toward cemetery restoration. Crowds huge, arrive prior gates opening y g vantage point. Most people bring picnic dinner, blanket jacket, DJ plays music prior showing create outdoor atmosphere. Parking within cemetery, $10 donation required every person.

Mulholland Drive, Mulholland Drive (Hollywood Hills). If y access , really worth taking drive p Mulholland Drive - stars. Apart seeking, the views across Los Angeles along San Fernanado Valley breathtaking.