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The Hollywood Walk of Fame is a landmark in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California. It consists of more than 2,700 five-pointed terrazzo-and-brass stars embedded in the sidewalks along 15 blocks of Hollywood Boulevard and three blocks of Vine Street. The stars are monuments to achievement in the entertainment industry, bearing the names of a mix of actors, musicians, producers, directors, theatrical/musical groups, fictional characters, and others.

The Walk of Fame runs 1.3 miles east to west on Hollywood Boulevard, from Gower Street to the Hollywood and La Brea Gateway at La Brea Avenue, plus a short segment on Marshfield Way that runs diagonally between Hollywood Boulevard and La Brea; and 0.4 miles north to south on Vine Street between Yucca Street and Sunset Boulevard.

Each star bears the name of a celebrity who has made significant contributions to the entertainment industry. The name of the honoree is inlaid in brass block letters in the upper portion of each star. Below the inscription, in the lower half of the star field, a round inlaid brass emblem indicates the category of the honoree’s contributions. The emblems symbolize six categories within the entertainment industry: Classic film camera representing motion pictures, Television receiver representing broadcast television, Phonograph record representing audio recording or music, Radio microphone representing broadcast radio, Comedy/tragedy masks representing theater/live performance, and Athletic trophy representing sports entertainment.

The Walk of Fame is a popular tourist attraction, receiving an estimated 10 million annual visitors. It’s more than just a collection of celebrities’ names, it’s like an entertainment museum. You can spot your favorite Hollywood stars among the plaques lining the sidewalks, take an obligatory photo with the stars, and check out the handprints, footprints, and autographs of about 200 stars immortalized in the sidewalk of the historic TCL Chinese Theatre.

The Hollywood Walk of Fame is administered by the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, who hold the trademark rights, and maintained by the self-financing Hollywood Historic Trust. It was established on February 8, 1960, and the first stars were permanently installed in the same year. The Walk of Fame has played an important role in making tourism the largest industry in Los Angeles County.

Universal Studios Hollywood is a unique combination of a working television and movie studio and a movie-based theme park located in the San Fernando Valley area of Los Angeles County, California. It’s one of the oldest and most famous Hollywood film studios still in use. Its official marketing headline is “The Entertainment Capital of LA”.

The park offers a full day of action-packed entertainment all in one place. It features thrilling theme park rides and shows, a real working movie studio, and Los Angeles’ best shops, restaurants, and cinemas at CityWalk. The Studio Tour is a tram ride through the real studio sets and a few sound stages with some special effects sprinkled in.

About 70% of the studio lies within the unincorporated county island known as Universal City while the rest lies within the city limits of Los Angeles, California. It was initially created to offer tours of the real Universal Studios sets and is the first of many full-fledged Universal Studios theme park resorts located across the world.

Universal Studios Hollywood is a unique experience that’s fun for the whole family. Whether you’re a fan of blockbuster movies or a thrill-seeker looking for an exciting adventure, there’s something for everyone at Universal Studios Hollywood.

Griffith Observatory and Griffith Park are two of the most iconic landmarks in Los Angeles, California.

Griffith Observatory is a public observatory owned and operated by the City of Los Angeles. It’s located on Mount Hollywood in Griffith Park, offering a planetarium, exhibits, public telescopes, a cafe, a bookstore, and some of the best views of the Los Angeles basin. The observatory is a popular tourist attraction with a close view of the Hollywood Sign and an extensive array of space and science-related displays. Since its opening in 1935, admission has been free, in accordance with the benefactor’s will. Over 7 million people have been able to view through the 12-inch Zeiss refractor since the observatory’s 1935 opening; this is the most people to have viewed through any telescope.

Griffith Park, where the observatory is located, is one of the largest urban parks in North America, covering over 4,300 acres of land. The park is home to the Los Angeles Zoo, the Griffith Observatory, a planetarium, a Greek theater, a riding center created for the 1984 Olympic Games, golf courses, tennis courts, hiking trails, and other attractions. The park is rich in native plant life and is home to a wide variety of wildlife.

Whether you’re a local resident or a tourist, Griffith Observatory and Griffith Park offer a wealth of activities and sights to explore, from hiking trails and picnic areas to star-gazing and learning about the cosmos. They are truly gems in the city of Los Angeles.

The Getty Center, located in Los Angeles, California, is a campus of the Getty Museum and other programs of the Getty Trust. The center, which cost $1.3 billion to build, opened to the public on December 16, 1997. It is renowned for its architecture, gardens, and views overlooking Los Angeles.

The center sits atop a hill and is connected to a visitors’ parking garage at the bottom of the hill by a three-car, cable-pulled hovertrain people mover. It’s located in the Brentwood neighborhood of Los Angeles and is one of two locations of the J. Paul Getty Museum. The center draws 1.8 million visitors annually.

The museum at the center features pre-20th-century European paintings, drawings, illuminated manuscripts, sculpture, and decorative arts, as well as photographs from the 1830s through the present day from all over the world. The museum’s collection at the center also includes outdoor sculpture displayed on terraces and in gardens and the large Central Garden designed by Robert Irwin. Among the artworks on display is the Vincent van Gogh painting “Irises”.

Designed by architect Richard Meier, the campus also houses the Getty Research Institute (GRI), the Getty Conservation Institute, the Getty Foundation, and the J. Paul Getty Trust. The center’s design included special provisions to address concerns regarding earthquakes and fires.

Attracting well over a million visitors each year, the Getty Center is a cultural oasis that sits on a hilltop in the Brentwood community overlooking the Los Angeles Basin. The center is among the most visited museums in the country, known for its architecture, garden, and panoramic views. It’s a must-visit for art lovers and those interested in architecture and beautiful views.

Please note that this information is accurate as of the time of writing and may have changed. For the most current information, you may want to check the official Getty Center website or a reliable travel website.