Do as the stars do in the one and only...Hollywood!
Airing Date: Apr 5th, 2008
Before the recent Hollywood renaissance, most tourists who came to Hollywood spent only a few minutes on Hollywood Boulevard. They went to the Grauman's Chinese Theatre forecourt, looked at the stars' footprints and headed off elsewhere, thinking that there was nothing much more to do in the area. But they were wrong. Even then, there was actually quite a lot to do on the Boulevard, and a number of historic Hollywood sites to see there, if you know what is available and where to go. You just had to look beyond the first seedy impressions! Spend a day along Hollywood Boulevard today and you'll find plenty of gems and places to explore! Here are some of them:
Mann's Chinese Theatre: www.manntheatres.com The Chinese Theatre in Hollywood is the most famous movie theatre in the world. Millions of visitors flock here each year, most of them drawn by its legendary forecourt with its footprints of the stars. Yet the Chinese Theatre is also a fine place to see a movie in its own right, a spectacular movie palace with a unique history.
Hollywood Walk of Fame: www.hollywoodchamber.net
See your favourite stars on the sidewalk along the Hollywood Walk of Fame, awarded for their outstanding contribution to the entertainment industry. It runs along Hollywood Boulevard and Vine Streets.
Hollywood & Highland Centre: www.hollywoodandhighland.com A two-block long, $600 million mix of retail, restaurants and eye-popping architecture, including the Kodak Theatre, home to the Academy Awards.
The Hollywood Museum: www.thehollywoodmuseum.com Located in the historic Max Factor Building, The Hollywood Museum is considered the official museum of Hollywood and has the largest motion picture and entertainment exhibition in the world.
Open 10am - 5 pm Thursday through Sunday
Entry: $18AUD for Adults / $14AUD for Seniors and Children under 12
Beauty Bar: www.beautybar.com Treat yourself to a martini & a manicure for just $12AUD - bliss!!!
Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel: www.hollywoodroosevelt.com Since 1927 the Roosevelt has been the playground of luminaries including Clark Gable, Carole Lombard and Marilyn Monroe and the birthplace of the Academy Awards. Sweeping renovations in 2005 heralded its rebirth -- a place where old Hollywood and young Hollywood entwine.
Prices from $259USD per room/per night.
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