Griffith Park
Referred to as the Central Park of Los Angeles, Griffith Park is one of the largest urban parks in North America with 4,000+ acres on the end of the Santa Monica Mountains. Within it are lush hidden gardens, views of the whole city below & some of the best hiking trails around. There is something for everyone in Griffith Park & no trip to LA is complete without a visit.
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Ferndell
Hidden walking path with tropical foliage & stream
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The Griffith Observatory
Art deco landmark featuring a high-tech planetarium, public telescopes & city views
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Bronson Caves & Canyon
Also known as the Batcaves
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Autry Museum
History Museum with American West focus
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Trails Cafe
Outdoor seating & simple sandwiches & pastries draw hikers to this Griffith Park stand
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The Hollywood Sign
Famous landmark from the 1923
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Glendale Narrows Riverwalk
Wildlife riverwalk along the Los Angeles River
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Travel Town Museum
Historic Western transport museum
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Old LA Zoo Trail
Now-abandoned zoo with past enclosure ruins & hiking trails
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Los Angeles Zoo & Botanical Gardens
Zoo with 1,200 animals & unique flora
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Los Angeles Live Steamers Railroad Museum
Train Museum open on Sundays
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Griffith Park Merry-Go-Round
Historic Merry-Go-Round that inspired Disneyland
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Sunset Ranch Hollywood
Western horseback riding guided tours through Griffith Park
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Los Angeles Zoo & Botanical Gardens
- Address
- 5333 Zoo Drive
- Website
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The Los Angeles Zoo is known for housing / bringing back the endangered California Condor, many Asian elephants & a chimpanzee exhibit. Along with unique plants & trees on the grounds, it's been known in the past to have animals escape periodically into the surrounding Griffith Park!

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Los Angeles Live Steamers Railroad Museum
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