Griffith Park Los Angeles

Adjacent to the zoo is the Museum of the American West. The museum celebrates the diversity and history of the American West through three important institutions including the Southwest Museum's 238,000-piece collection of Native American art, one of the most significant in the United States, second only to the Smithsonian. The Museum of the American West was established by actor and original cowboy Gene Autry, to share the story of the American West and cultures, perspectives, and traditions. The collection features 21,000 paintings, sculptures, costumes, textiles, firearms, tools, toys, and musical instruments. The Institute for the Study of the American West is a research and publishing enterprise that produces scholarly work on history and the arts. Just a few miles away is the Travel Town Museum. A place where visitors ride on a miniature railroad operated by the Los Angeles Live Steamers as well as climbing aboard retired railroad locomotives, passenger cars and streetcars from past eras. During late November through December is the annual holiday light festival display sponsored by the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power where Spectators can walk or drive their vehicles through an amazing display. Two 18-hole golf courses and a 9-hole course, called the Roosevelt, intertwine the park and offer a chance to brush up on your game. A baseball field, basketball and tennis courts, and athletic fields are open for public use. It’s a great way to spend a Sunday afternoon with the family. Be sure to bring a picnic basket! During summer months, a swimming pool is open. The park features many hiking and equestrian trails through the mountains; the local unit of the Sierra Club leads free evening and weekend conditioning hikes in Griffith Park every week. As per Griffith’s wishes, the city finished construction on an outdoor amphitheater in 1930. Music fans can attend concerts under the stars at the magnificent Greek Theatre, which seats 5800 and has been the stage for many famous acts of all genres. You can check online for the current offerings.

Griffith Park Observatory

Griffith Park Los Angeles

Griffith park is open daily from 6:00 am to 10:00 pm. the hiking trails and mountain roads close at sunset. When visiting the observatory or Greek Theatre, check ahead for show offerings and times. Ample free parking is available on the south side off of Vermont Canyon Road inside the park, and cars are allowed at the parking lot next to the Greek Theater until 10:30 pm. Food is available in most of the venues at cafes, but try a picnic in the park for fun. When visiting from Orange County the drive will take about an hour, 30 minutes from anywhere in side Los Angeles County, and an hour from the San Fernando Valley Directions: Griffith Park lies just west of the Golden State Freeway (I-5), roughly between Los Feliz Boulevard on the south and the Ventura Freeway (SR 134) on the north. Freeway off-ramps leading to the park from I-5 are Los Feliz Boulevard, Griffith Park (direct entry) and Zoo Drive. Approaching the park on SR 134 eastbound, take either the Forest Lawn Drive or Victory Boulevard off ramps. From SR 134 westbound, take Zoo Drive or Forest Lawn Drive. After leaving freeways, follow the signs into the park. Griffith Park Los Angeles, CA 90027 Phone: (323) 913 4688

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Hollywood is visited by tourists from all over the world. Ten minute drive from the observatory	Beverly Hills located in the heart of Los Angeles is the epitome of wealth and style.	Griffith Observatory Free admission and parking to this Los Angees landmark.	Los Angeles Zoo in Griffith Park is home to over 950 animals from around the world.	Sunset Ranch day and evening horse back rides through the hills of Griffith Park. .