hotels, restaurants, bars and shopping, plus how to spend a weekend in Los Angeles. You can drive up to the Griffith Observatory but it's much nicer to arrive by foot, hiking up one of Griffith Park's reasonably gentle paths and taking in the Hollywood sign and spectacular views over the city on the way.
The Art Deco building is an impressive sight and it’s no less enchanting inside, with permanent exhibits exploring the cosmos and an excellent planetarium. Insider's tip: One Saturday a month the observatory hosts a public star party, free to members of the public.
With various telescopes dotted around the front lawn and knowledgeable astronomers on hand for questions, it’s a chance to get a closer look at the night sky. Contact: griffithobservatory.
org Prices: FreeThe Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) is the largest art museum in the western United States, with a collection of over 135,000 objects.
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