DK Travel : Los Angeles

The myth, the velocity, the edginess in creative and technological fields – this is Los Angeles, where the multicultural future that awaits the rest of the country is already a firm reality. In little more than 200 years, LA has grown from a dusty Spanish outpost into one of the world’s largest and most complex cities offering top venues for everything from archaeology and the arts to food. The birthplace of Mickey Mouse and Hollywood, LA has shaped the imaginations of millions.

George Michael

Pop singer was sentenced to a fine and community service in 1998 for lewd behavior in public.
George Stern Fine Arts

This gallery specializes in late 19th and early 20th-century California-based Impressionist landscape painters such as Guy Rose and Maurice Brown.
Ghost & Legends Tour

This special effects walking tour is hokey and takes you deep into the ship’s bowels, including the vast boiler room and the First Class Swimming Pool.
Glendale Galleria

Dedicated mall-crawlers will love this heaven of over 250 mostly mid-priced stores.
Gold’s Gym

Steel your biceps and other body parts in the hallowed halls once haunted by Mr. Universe himself, Arnold “The Terminator” Schwarzenegger. Other celebrity members have included Mel Gibson, Jodie Foster, and Keanu Reeves. Day passes are available.
Good Luck Bar

A cool crowd gathers around the oval bar or in the sofa lounge at this fashionable, Chinese-style Silver Lake watering hole.
Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant

Most people come here for the signature German-style brews, but the upscale beer hall fare is equally satisfying and filling.
Grand Central Market

Angelenos have perused the produce aisles of this exotic and lively market since 1917. Today, homemakers mingle with office workers to stock up on everything from fruits and vegetables to fresh fish and meat, and spices and herbs to cakes and bread, all available at bargain prices. Many of the eateries here also have long traditions, such as Roast-to-Go where the Penilla family has served made-to-order tacos and burritos since the 1950s. The architect Frank Lloyd Wright once had an office upstairs in this 1905 Beaux-Arts building.
Greek Theatre

Tucked into a hillside in Griffith Park, the popular Greek Theatre has featured such musical greats as B.B. King. Stars leave their handprints on the Wall of Fame.
Greystone Park & Mansion

Popular with wedding planners and visitors in search of solitude, this secluded park affords great views of Beverly Hills. Its centerpiece is a 55-room mansion built in 1928 by oil tycoon Edward Doheny as a wedding present for his son Ned. The estate has been featured in many films, including Air Force One .

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