Los Angeles is the nexus of the show business universe. People dreaming of stardom often move to this California city in the hopes of seeing themselves on the silver screen. Because of the city’s connection to famous movie and TV stars, it has always been a big tourist attraction. The weather is always perfect in southern California, so it is perfectly fine to plan a trip at any time of the year. There is so much to do in this fine city that it will take you several trips to begin to scratch the surface. Hipmunk’s guide to LA’s accomodations will help you to find a good place to stay during your visit. Here are just a few of the many ways to be entertained while visiting Los Angeles.
1. Disneyland
Quite possibly the most famous amusement park in the world, it first opened its doors back in 1955. Since then, it has influenced all of the other theme parks that have followed in its footsteps. Disney developed a way to use all of their famous characters in a way that creates an experience that is entertaining for both children and adults. Disneyland was a success from the very beginning. In all of the decades since then, it has shown no signs of losing steam. Located in Anaheim, it is one of the most popular attractions for people visiting the Los Angeles area.
2. Universal Studios Hollywood
If you are a fan of movies and amusement park rides, you will be in paradise when you visit Universal Studios Hollywood. This theme park blends together the world of movies that Universal Pictures is famous for, and combines it with a wide variety of rides and attractions that are based on some of Universal’s most famous films. One of the most famous events held at this park is Halloween Horror Nights. This is an annual event held for roughly a week around the time of Halloween. There are haunted houses that people can take tours of. There are also performers around the park dressed up in spooky costumes, doing their best to scare all of the visitors. If you are someone who likes Halloween and scary things, this is an ideal time of year to visit the park. The Transformers 3D ride continues to receive rave reviews from visitors and fans of thrill rides. It has been singled out as an attraction that you can’t miss when you visit the park. You would be wise to pay a little extra money for a pass that allows you to go to the front of the line for the various attractions and rides.
3. Knott’s Berry Farm
Opening in 1920, Knott’s Berry Farm is a classic “old school” amusement park that has become a national treasure, loved by generations of people over the past century. Along with the many rides that visitors can enjoy, the park was become well known for its unique fried chicken. There are 40 rides in total, some of these being water rides and roller coasters. There are also rides that are designed specifically for children. These are located in the children’s area of the park called Camp Snoopy, which opened in 1983. There is something here for every member of the family to enjoy, which is why it has remained so popular.
This article was contributed by Fiona Moriarty of Hipmunk, the most comprehensive travel search website allowing you to find the best deals on anything from flights and hotels to train rides and Homeaway rentals.
