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During your Los Angeles vacation, don't miss these great establishments and attractions:
The Southwest Museum
This is the city's oldest museum, considered by some a "best-kept secret" that suffers from lack of recognition and space for its superlative collection. Originally opened in 1907 by amateur historian and Native American expert Charles F. Lummis (who also designed Downtown's landmark "castle," El Alisal), this privately funded anthropological museum contains the finest examples of Native American art and artifacts found anywhere, including rare paintings, weapons, and a Cheyenne summer tepee. The largest exhibition chronicles 10,000 years of history of the people of the American Southwest. The California Hall focuses on the lifestyles of the first Californians; a separate two-level hall is dedicated to the culture of cold-climate tribes. The museum has a particularly active events calendar that includes a Native American Film Festival, regular lectures, and special children's programs (log onto the website for more info). In the shop, you'll find authentic Native American drums, kachina dolls, pottery, and sterling-silver jewelry by Native American artist Vernon Begaye. Tours are available by request. Tip: You can purchase a $12 two-site ticket that also includes entry into the excellent Museum of the American West; it's valid for 3 months.
Hollywood History Museum
The historic Max Factor Building -- Max Factor was the patriarch of the Hollywood make-up industry -- has finally been restored to its original 1935 Art Deco splendor and is now the home of the Hollywood History Museum, which features thousands of famous and rare props, costumes, scripts, cameras, awards, and numerous photos and posters from the television, stage, and recording industries. It's arranged for the visitor to experience Hollywood chronologically -- from the Silent Era and Golden Era to current production technology and a glimpse into the future of the industry. The museum, located across from the Hollywood & Highland entertainment complex, also houses a library, a screening room, an education center, and a museum-studio gift shop. Private guided tours are available upon request.
UCLA Hammer Museum
Created by the former chairman and CEO of Occidental Petroleum, the Hammer Museum has had a hard time winning the respect of critics and the public. Barbs are aimed at both the museum's relatively flat collection and its patron's tremendous ego. The Hammer is ensconced in a two-story Carrara marble building attached to the oil company's offices. It's better known for its high-profile and often provocative visiting exhibits, such as the opulent prerevolution treasures of Russian ruler Catherine the Great. In conjunction with UCLA's Wight Gallery, a feisty gallery with a reputation for championing contemporary political and experimental art, the Hammer continues to present often daring and usually popular special exhibits, and it's definitely worth calling ahead to find out what will be there during your visit to L.A. The permanent collection (Armand Hammer's personal collection) consists mostly of traditional western European and Anglo-American art, and contains noteworthy paintings by Toulouse-Lautrec, Rembrandt, Degas, and van Gogh. A $25 million renovation and expansion -- including four new galleries, a restaurant, and a 288-seat theater -- should be completed by the time you're reading this.
Residence Inn by Marriott Beverly Hills
Residence Inn by Marriott is designed to make you feel at home for a day, a week, a month or more. Our suites give you fifty percent more space than most traditional hotel rooms. The Residence Inn Beverly Hills is located one mile from the exclusive shops of Rodeo Drive, two miles from Twentieth Century Fox studios and twelve miles from downtown Los Angeles. Parking is USD 18 per night valet service only with discounted rates available for stays of five nights or more. Pets thirty-five ...
Renaissance Montura Hotel Los Angeles
Treat yourself to "A Hotel Less Ordinary" just minutes from the rolling waves of the Pacific Ocean! The Renaissance Montura Hotel Los Angeles has redefined the choice of hotels near Los Angeles International Airport with its unique character and commitment to luxury. Newly renamed and revitalized with a ten million dollar renovation, our property offers a wealth of modern amenities designed to reflect the city's eclectic spirit. Take advantage of an all-new fitness center, aquatic workout ...
Millennium Biltmore Hotel
Experience legendary Los Angeles at the historic Biltmore Hotel. Take one glance around this legendary landmark and you'll know why the hotel had been home to presidents, kings and celebrities since it opened in 1923 and is now one of the most popular filming locations in Los Angeles. Built in Spanish-Italian renaissance style to reflect the city's Castilian heritage, the Biltmore has been handsomely preserved and restored, making it the premier hotel in downtown Los Angeles. This landmark ...
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