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Tinseltown Treasure From luxury shopping to live performances, Hollywood & Highland Center will make you feel like a star. D BY JOSH JENISCH espite being just a decade old, the Hollywood & Highland Center is already among Los Angeles's most popular destinations. PHOTOS COURTESY OF HOLLYWOOD & HIGHLAND CENTER But, then, in a town that prizes fashion, art, and ﬁne dining, the buzz makes sense. The sprawling entertainment and shopping center sits, appropriately enough, at the corner of Hollywood Boulevard and Highland Avenue in the heart of Hollywood. A favorite of tourists and locals alike, the center is home to more than 75 top retailers, nine restaurants, and two nightclubs, as well as the Hollywood Visitors Center, offering tourist services. On summer nights, Central Courtyard comes alive with Tuesdays' free Wine & Jazz concert series. Dancing is optional - but encouraged. The center lies adjacent to a true Los Angeles landmark: The Hollywood Walk of Fame features more than 2,000 stars. As you stroll along the front of the center, you'll ﬁnd the stars of celebrities such as Billy Crystal, Hilary Swank, Bruce Willis, Drew Barrymore, Elton John, and even Mickey Mouse. And no visit to the center is complete without a photo of the iconic Hollywood sign. Snap the best angle in the city from the center's Level Four bridge. Next door to this symbol of Hollywood's Golden Age is an icon of modern moviemaking: the Dolby Theatre, home of the Academy Awards®. One of the most beautiful theatres in the world, the Dolby seats 3,400 people in lavish comfort. Not nominated for an Oscar this year? Not to worry. When the Oscars aren't in town, you can still catch a tour seven days a week and get a behind-the-scenes glimpse of Hollywood's biggest night. It's your chance to walk in the footsteps of Hollywood royalty. Hollywood & Highland Center 6801 Hollywood Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 323.817.0200 hollywoodandhighland .com /hollywoodand highland Exit Metro Red Line at Hollywood/Highland station. See map on page 101; more information at metro.net. discoverLosAngeles.com 51 http://www.hollywoodandhighland.com http://www.hollywoodandhighland.com http://www.metro.net http://www.metro.net http://www.discoverLosAngeles.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of US Airways - Los Angeles Culture Guide

US Airways - Los Angeles Culture Guide
Contents
Culture Thrives in the City of Angels
Art, Dance, History, Music, Theater: Downtown LA Has it All
Bask in Surrounding Glory
For More Inspiration, Go West
Discover the Next Stage
Rest Assured

US Airways - Los Angeles Culture Guide