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Chandelier Tree
Dozens of lights dangle from the branches of what may be the brightest tree in Los Angeles.
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Places I want to go
Places on this traveler's wishlist.
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Rustic Canyon's Murphy Ranch
World War II-era Nazi compound nestled in the Santa Monica hills.
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The Silent Movie Theater
The last of its kind in the country.
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Lovell Health House
The first all glass and steel residence in the United States.
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Cilantro Mexican Grill
A classically trained chef makes beloved burritos inside a gas station.
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The Houdini Estate
A master of deception, Harry Houdini's greatest trick may have been living in two places at once.
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Odd Fellows Cemetery
A Los Angeles cemetery that was once at the center of a Supreme Court dispute.
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Chase Mosaic Movie Montages
This Chase branch is an homage to Old Hollywood.
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José de San Martín Bust
A forgotten tribute to a South American hero hidden in a cluster of traffic islands.
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Wat Thai Temple Food Market
Every weekend, the parking lot of this Buddhist temple turns into a Thai street-food paradise.
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River Under the First Bridge
An iconic location along the Los Angeles River where countless movie scenes are filmed.
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Gower Gulch
The mall's looks were inspired by the cowboy extras who used to meet up—and cause real trouble—at this Hollywood hub.
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The Many Plaques of Buster Keaton Studios
The silent film master's legacy commemorated in all the right and wrong places.
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Richfield Tower's Art Deco Doors
Though the original building has been demolished, these massive bronze doors were saved.
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Beyond Baroque
Founded by a high school teacher, this poetry magazine became a center for all things literary.
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Crossroads of the World
A few iconic structures are all that remain of America’s first outdoor shopping mall.
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Wells Fargo History Museum
Hidden in one of the skyscrapers on Bunker Hill, this museum features an 1895 stagecoach and peers into California’s gold-lined history.
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Snow White Cafe
This Hollywood dive houses a mural painted by the artists who animated its namesake film.
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Venice Post Office's Abbot Kinney Mural
An homage to the man who built California's version of Venice.
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Venice Beach Poet's Monument
The words of the neighborhood's most famous poets adorn four concrete walls.
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Waldorf Hotel Apartments
Apartment building was once posh playground to the Hollywood elite.
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The Babylon Court
This centerpiece of the Hollywood & Highland shopping center is a recreation of a long-lost movie set.
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Hieroglyph Murals at the Egyptian Theatre
The decor of this Hollywood movie palace just barely predated the opening of King Tut's tomb.
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Self-Realization Fellowship Meditation Gardens
This peaceful garden is hidden on the grounds of a spiritual organization founded by a pioneer yogi.
