Los Angeles, CA

Explore fun and interactive attractions at the California Science Center. Children and adults can learn about science and the ecosystem through the fantastic permanent and special exhibits. Learn about modern inventions and innovations, discover the mysteries of the world around us and the worlds within us, see the way art and science work together, and even ride a bike across a cable suspended three stories above the ground.

Address: 700 Exposition Park Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90037 - MAP
Phone: (323) 724-3623
Web: www.californiasciencecenter.org

Laugh yourself silly at the Comedy Store. The Comedy Store has three rooms-the Original room, the Main Room and the Belly Room-with a variety of local, national and international talent lined up to perform every night. Previous performers include stars such as Dave Chappelle, Daniel Tosh, Russell Brand, Roseanne Barr and Ahmed Ahmed.

Address: 8433 W Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, CA 90069 - MAP
Phone: (323) 650-6268
Web: www.thecomedystore.com

Immerse yourself in the Wonderful World of Disney at the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim. Plan to spend a few days taking in all the rides attractions, and shows at these two large parks. Disneyland Park has eight different theme areas while Disney California Adventure Park offers five themed sections. Meet your favorite Disney characters and experience a real life adventure!

Address: 1313 S Harbor Blvd., Anaheim, CA 92802 - MAP
Phone: (714) 781-4000
Web: www.disneyland.disney.go.com

See works from master artists at the Getty Center, including van Gogh. The Getty Center displays a collection of Western art from the Middle Ages to the present for free to the public. The beauty of the art is complemented by the spectacular architecture of the building, breathtaking gardens and a magnificent view of LA.

Address: 1200 Getty Center Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90049 - MAP
Phone: (310) 440-7300
Web: www.getty.edu

Watch a movie in the famous Grauman's Chinese Theatre, where movie stars have gathered for Hollywood premiers since the 1920s. Find the autographs of your favorite celebrity or try to match your hands and feet to those the stars have left in the concrete walkway. This beautiful theater and cultural attraction was designed to resemble a miniature Chinese palace, to make moviegoers feel like royalty.

Address: 6925 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, CA 90028 - MAP
Phone: (323) 464-6266
Web: www.chinesetheatres.com

Located on the southern slope of Mount Hollywood, Griffith Observatory is a national leader in public astronomy. Visit or even rent the observatory for an extensive display of space and science research, as well as the planetarium show and a chance to look through telescopes at the beautiful LA night sky. This attraction is one of the most famous observatories in the country.

Address: 2800 E Observatory Rd., Los Angeles, CA 90027 - MAP
Phone: (213) 473-0800
Web: www.griffithobservatory.org

Walk through living history at the Heritage Square Museum. Heritage Square is actually a collection of homes in the Montecito Heights neighborhood. These houses demonstrate the growth and change in Los Angeles from 1850 to 1950. Tour Victorian Era houses and learn about the everyday lives of the Angelenos who used to live in them.

Address: 3800 Homer St., Los Angeles, CA 90031 - MAP
Phone: (323) 225-2700
Web: www.heritagesquare.org

Welcome to the house of wax. Hollywood Wax Museum features 180 life-like wax models of famous people and characters that have influenced the realms of entertainment, history and politics. Pose next to your favorite stars for a memorable souvenir photograph. Strike a pose with three generations of James Bond, stand on the red carpet with Samuel L. Jackson or practice your karate moves with Charlie's Angels.

Address: 6767 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90028 - MAP
Phone: (323) 462-5991
Web: www.hollywoodwaxmuseum.com

Expose yourself to the beauty of nature, art and literature simultaneously at the Huntington Library Art Collections and Botanical Gardens. This serene campus contains a large mansion and more than a dozen specialized garden attractions on its grounds. View the Library's collection of rare books and manuscripts, admire the art in the four galleries or walk through the various landscapes.

Address: 1151 Oxford Rd., San Marino, CA 91108 - MAP
Phone: (626) 405-2100
Web: www.huntington.org

Laugh 'til your sides hurt at the Laugh Factory. Living up to its name, the Laugh Factory was recognized as "the #1 comedy club in the country" by USA Today. This world famous comedy club has hosted comedians like Dane Cook, Ellen DeGeneres, Jay Leno, Chris Rock and Jon Stewart. You can also catch new comedians and rising stars at open mic night.

Address: 8001 W Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90046 - MAP
Phone: (323) 656-1336
Web: www.laughfactory.com

The largest art museum in the western United States, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art contains over 100,000 objects and a variety of attractions. View an art collection that encompasses the geographical globe as well as the entire history of art, with objects dating from prehistoric time to modern days. Additionally, the museum hosts a series of special events throughout the year.

Address: 5905 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90036 - MAP
Phone: (323) 857-6000
Web: www.lacma.org

Catch a performance by the sensational Los Angeles Opera, the fourth largest opera company in the United States. Formed in 1986, the LA Opera can trace its roots back to the 1948 Los Angeles Grand Civic Opera. The new LA Opera strives to bring together professional and amateur musicians to create magnificent family operas.

Address: 135 N Grand Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90012 - MAP
Phone: (213) 972-8001
Web: www.laopera.com

Get down and dirty with nature at the Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens. The zoo houses more than 1,100 animals representing more than 250 different species, including larger animals like the elephants and tigers in addition to a wide variety of smaller mammals, birds, amphibians and reptiles. As you walk through the zoo, be sure to also check out the collection of plant species and other interesting attractions.

Address: 5333 Zoo Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90027 - MAP
Phone: (323) 644-4200
Web: www.lazoo.org

Travel through time as you enter the stone walls of Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament's 11th century-style castle. Feast on a four-course meal as six knights from Medieval Spain don authentic armor and joust on horseback for the title of King's Champion. Cheer for your knight and enjoy the performance at this medieval attraction.

Address: 7662 Beach Blvd., Buena Park, CA 90620 - MAP
Phone: (866) 731-9313
Web: www.medievaltimes.com

The historic movie palace, Million Dollar Theatre, was built by entrepreneur Sid Grauman before his Egyptian Theatre and Grauman's Chinese Theatre. The Million Dollar Theatre has been preserved for its unique and extraordinary architecture, even though the building lay abandoned for two years. Re-opened in 2008, the theater currently shows live Spanish theater.

Address: 307 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90189 - MAP
Phone: (213) 617-3600
Web: www.milliondollartheater.com

Experience live entertainment in a new way at the Nokia Theatre LA Live. Opened in 2007, this indoor venue offers 7,100 seats, none of which are more than 220 feet away from the stage. This gives the Nokia Theatre a sense of intimacy not found in similarly sized theaters. Watch live performances by favorite bands and artists or see a broadcast or film on one of the 14 screens.

Address: 777 Chick Hearn Ct., Los Angeles, CA 90015 - MAP
Phone: (213) 763-6030
Web: www.nokiatheatrelalive.com

Visit the Pershing Square in downtown LA. This small, one block city attraction contains a large fountain, numerous artworks and a stage area. This park hosts special events, such as summer concerts, Friday Night Flicks, holiday-themed celebrations and displays of local artists and their work.

Address: 532 S Olive St., Los Angeles, CA 90189 - MAP
Phone: (213) 847-4970
Web: www.laparks.org

Los Angeles has been under the flags of Spain, Mexico and the United States since the Europeans came over to the Americas. Pueblo De Los Angeles Historical Monument reflects the Native American, African, European, Mexican and Chinese cultures that contributed to the early history of Los Angeles. Eleven of the living museum's twenty-seven historic buildings are open to the public.

Address: 125 Paseo De La Plz., Ste 400, Los Angeles, CA 90012 - MAP
Phone: (213) 485-3730
Web: www.ci.la.ca.us

Fashionistas and shopaholics alike flock to the retail mecca of Rodeo Drive Beverly Hills. This famous shopping street and attraction is known worldwide as the epicenter of luxury fashion. Brace yourself for a long haul as you walk the three blocks and browse the hundreds of boutiques, stores and hotels along the way.

Address: Rodeo Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210 - MAP
Web: www.rodeodrive-bh.com

Party hard at the Roxy Theatre, a famous nightclub on the Sunset Strip. Have your own "lost weekend" at the small bar or get up close to performers. Listen to live music or a comedian. You might even catch a stage play-The Roxy is known for bringing the stage play The Rocky Horror Picture Show to the United States.

Address: 9009 W Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, CA 90069 - MAP
Phone: (310) 278-9457
Web: www.theroxyonsunset.com

Visit the "Coolest Place in LA." Universal Studios Hollywood is the oldest and most famous Hollywood movie studio still in use, as well as a popular theme park. Take a tour of the backlot or catch a show at the amphitheater. The theme park features two different levels: the Upper and Lower lots. Both lots host a variety of family attractions and shows.

Address: 100 Universal City Plz., Universal City, CA 91608 - MAP
Phone: (818) 622-3801
Web: www.universalstudioshollywood.com