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Los Angeles City Guide


United States of America > Los Angeles
Los Angeles, the second most populated city in the USA has also been called, as 'The New Eden', 'The New Jerusalem', 'The New Babylon' and 'Lotus Land'. The city experience tremendou move of history that it was called with such nicknames; from a boomtown to Tinseltown.

The city has no shortage of opportunities to shove its best facets. Every New Year's day the Tournament of Roses Parade - marching bands, celebrities and 'flower- floats' make their way down the Pasadena's Colorado Blvd.

One of the spotlights of this city is the famous Hollywood billboard, which nestles at the hills above the city. Besides becoming a tourist favourite snapshot spot, it stands as a constant reminder of the movie industry.

The best place on earth especially to children is the Disneyland, a special feature of Los Angeles. Situated at Anaheim, Disneyland is simply a must go place. The theme park is a great way to spend a family vacation and a perfect way to have fun.

Another theme park, the Universal Studios is among the most popular man- made attraction in America after the Disney theme parks. Visitors can speed through time on the vertiginous Back to the Future ride, come face to face with dinosaurs on Jurassic Park: The Ride, and confront Jaws on the legendary Backlot Tram Tour. Terminator 2 (3-D), combining live stunts with the world's largest 3D screen.

In addition, LA is a city where you can surf at the beach in the morning and ski in the snowfields in the afternoon. The beautiful LA coastline is a major city attraction. While ski resorts are available in the northern part of the city to accommodate the needs of skiing.

Other places to visit are the Museum of Contemporary Art, designed by Japanese architect Arata Isozaki. It houses one of the world's most important collections of paintings, sculptures and photographs from the 1940s to the present.

Getting There and Moving Around

By air

Los Angeles International Airport - usually called by its three-letter code, LAX - is the third busiest airport in the world. This airport serves inbound and outbound flight from the cities and other regions. Finding a flight or connection to just about anywhere on the continent is never a problem.

By rail

Amtrak, the national rail system, operates up and down the California coast. In Los Angeles, trains arrive and depart from Union Station, an impressive Art Deco depot one block from El Pueblo in downtown LA.

From Seattle and San Francisco, the Coast Starlight operates several times weekly in each direction, running inland as far as San Luis Obispo, where it follows US 101 down the coast. There is also regular service from Los Angeles to Phoenix, New Orleans and points beyond, as well as several trains daily to and from San Diego.

By road

You can also try one of the many car rental agencies at the airport, where rates are the most competitive in town. Taxis are convenient but expensive. Shuttles, limos and taxis serve the area's other airports. In addition, the Burbank Airport has Metro and Amtrak connections.

Bus runs between the terminals and deposits you at the LAX Transit Center, where you can swap to a city bus. Free shuttles also run to the Metro Green Line Aviation Station, where you can catch a train headed in the direction of Redondo or Norwalk.

Moving Around

The availability of various transport modes in Los Angeles definitely adds up the fun for your stay here.



 

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