What to See and Do While Visiting Hollywood

If you're planning a vacation in the near future to Hollywood, and you've never visited before, prepare for quite an adventure. Grauman's Chinese Theatre, for instance, is one of the most visited attractions in the city. Built in 1927, the theater is famous for its walkway out front, featuring footprints of famous movie stars. The theater is still known for showing more movie premieres than any other theater in the world.

One of the second most visited sites is the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Although it's not likely that you'll see any movie stars on the Walk of Fame you will see a star representing each of many famous actors, singers, stage performers and radio personalities. Lassie, Clint Eastwood, Jane Fonda and Thomas Edison are only some of the famous stars you'll see immortalized on the Walk.

Frederick's of Hollywood Lingerie Museum may not be the best attraction for children but the Museum houses some famous undergarments from some famous actress such as Greta Garbo, Marilyn Monroe and Madonna. Admission is free and worth a couple hours of your time.

The famed corner of Hollywood and Vine may not have much to offer if you're just standing on the corner but in the general vicinity is lots to see and do. The Capitol Records Building, for example, is a unique structure with much history. Capitol Records was the first record company to establish themselves on the west coast. They promoted acts like The Beatles, The Beach Boys, Duran Duran, Steve Miller and Tina Turner. The building itself is a 13-story high-rise built in a circular manner, made to look like a stack of albums. Across the street is the famous Hollywood Palace which opened in 1927. Groucho Marx filmed his tv quiz series here and it was also the site for the Merv Griffin Show many years ago.

On Hollywood Boulevard you'll find the Hollywood Entertainment Museum where you can sit in the chair originally used for the series "Star Trek" or sit on a barstool originally used in the filming of "Cheers". Also on Hollywood Boulevard is the El Capitan Theatre where you can see a movie from the balcony of the restored old building.