You've got to love Los Angeles
Los Angeles is well known for its beautiful weather and potential for sightings of famous actors and actresses. Not only is this a great place to see theater productions and meet people in the Hollywood film industry, you can find plenty of family-friendly attractions in this massive city. Its residents work mainly in health services, aerospace and technology and it's clear they have influenced the infrastructure and museums here. Head to these three attractions where historical pasts meet futures full of potential:
Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum
Drive your Los Angeles rental car to 3911 South Figueroa Street to see the University of Southern California Trojans football team play at home. This stadium has hosted the 1959 Major League Baseball World Series, Super Bowl l and Vll, two Olympic games and even three presidential visits: John F. Kennedy, Ronald Reagan and Richard M. Nixon. It also temporarily housed various National Basketball Association, National College Athletics Association, International Hockey League and American Baseball Association teams since it was opened in 1923. The U.S. government and the State of California declared the Coliseum a federal and state historical landmark in 1984 for its major contributions to the area and nations history. Catch a glimpse of sporting legends at this Los Angeles stadium and root for the Trojans football team.
Walt Disney Concert Hall
The Los Angeles Philharmonic calls this performing arts institution its home base. Since 1919, the concert hall has offered one of the most sophisticated venues for contemporary, jazz and world music in the country. Famous works by Debussy and Schumann, Haydn and Mozart, Tchaikovsky and Tan Dun have all been performed here. There are often holiday-related shows, like "Alice in Wonderland" around Easter or "The Nutcracker" near Christmas time. This massive, beautiful building is equally impressive in looks and sound. You're sure to hear incredible music performed by talented musicians at this Los Angeles staple.
California Science Center
Are you looking to have hands-on experiences while learning about space and history? This awesome museum is jam-packed with exhibits where you can do just that. Want to check out some live animals and learn about the many ecosystems that support living creatures on our planet? You can do so here. Head to the "Creative World" exhibit to see how humans connect and interact through communication and transportation. Visit the "World of Life" area to gain insight into how plants, people, animals and microscopic creatures live together on Earth. There are also traveling exhibits that come from other museums, like the "Dead Sea Scrolls" or NASA's "Spaceship Endeavor." If you're bringing young children along, head to the Discovery Rooms for Little Learners in the main exhibit halls. There, you'll find interactive, investigative places for younger kids to tell stories, hear about space and check out models and artifacts. Drive your Los Angeles rental car here and your whole family will find something fascinating at the California Science Center.