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Great Escape
A look at the most popular U.S. and worldwide
tourist destinations. -- October 1, 2007
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Los Angeles, the City of Angels or more accurately,
celebrities, sits atop 467 square miles in a California desert basin,
surrounded by the San Gabriel Mountain range and divided by the Santa Monica
Mountains. Los Angeles county has 81 miles of coastline and altitudes ranging
from nine feet below sea level to 10,080 feet above. Area rivers include the
Los Angeles, Rio Hondo and San Gabriel.
Southern California's climate has often been described as
"perfect." In the summer, it's mostly sunny and warm with gentle
ocean breezes, low humidity and little rain.
With the multitude of things to do, climate and beautiful
geography, what's stopping you from planning your next vacation in L.A.?
Median income -- $36,687
Median house value -- $221,600
For more information visit www.lacvb.com
or call 1-800-228-2452.
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| The Top 13 Attractions
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| American Cinematheque 323-466-3456
The landmark 1922 Egyptian Theatre was home
to the first Hollywood movie premiere. Sneak previews, Hollywood classics,
new foreign films and pop culture gems are presented by the filmmakers and
actors in person. |
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| Hollywood Wax Museum
323-462-8860
Even if the real stars aren't in town, you
can still "see" them here. The renowned Chamber of Horrors is
constantly voted one of the most exciting galleries in the museum. |
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| Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical
Gardens 323-644-4200
More than 1,200 rare and endangered
mammals, reptiles and birds are on display every day. |
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| Universal Studios Hollywood
818-777-1000
Immerse yourself in the movie action with
pulse-pounding rides and full-sensory attractions by visiting the
thrilling worlds of Jurassic ParkŪ, Terminator, The Mummy and other
blockbuster movies! |
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| Grauman's Chinese Theater
323-461-3331
The courtyard is famous for the hand and
foot prints of Hollywood celebrities dating from 1927 through the present. |
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| Griffith Park 323-913-4688
One of the nation's largest urban parks.
Attractions include golf courses, Travel Town, pony and train rides,
bridle and hiking trails. |
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| Audiences Unlimited, Inc.
818-753-3470
Audiences Unlimited, Inc. offers viewers
and fans a unique opportunity to join the fun in a live studio
audience! |
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| Dearly Departed Tours
323-466-3696
A tragic history tour of Hollywood's most
notorious deaths and scandals. Log on to www.dearlydepartedtours.com. |
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| Roosevelt Golf Course
323-665-2011
The City of Los Angeles Department of
Recreation and Parks own and operates the largest municipal golf system in
the United States, at 9-hole, par 332,400 yards. |
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| Hollywood & Highland
323-817-0220
This truly one-of-a-kind destination
includes the renowned Kodiak Theatre, Renaissance Hollywood Hotel, six
movie screens, 12 bowling lanes, L.A.'s finest restaurants, over 60
specialty shops, a television production studio, two radio studios and the
best view of the Hollywood sign. |
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| LA Fashion District 213-488-1153
This mall stretches for 90 blocks of
wholesale and retail stores making it a bargain hunter's paradise, all at
discounted prices. |
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| Staples Center 213-742-7100
For the sports fan, check out all of L.A.'s
best teams here: NHL's Los Angeles Kings, WNBA's Los Angeles Sparks and
the NBA's Los Angeles Clippers and World Champion Los Angeles Lakers. |
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| Hollywood Walk of Fame
323-469-8311
On Hollywood Boulevard -- from Grover
Street to La Brea Avenue and on Vine Street -- from Yucca Street to Sunset
Boulevard, you can "see" all the celebrities you can handle.
From the silent film stars of yesteryear to the modern action heroes of
today's blockbusters. Anybody who is anybody has a star, see who you can
"spot." |
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