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Griffith Park - The largest city park in America, Griffith Park is a haven for parents whose kids need some run-around and be-a-kid time. Actually, this park is several attractions in one. The green part of the park is huge and includes an excellent play area called "Shane's Inspiration", which features safe, toddler-friendly equipment that's also suitable for kids with disabilities. There's also a beautiful 1926-built Merry-Go-Round; a children's train ride that takes visitors through an old Western town; pony rides (both fast and slow); and a free railroad museum called Travel Town (website), where kids can climb atop huge locomotives.
El Capitan Theatre - Owned by the Disney folks, this theater - built in 1926 - is more than just a movie palace. In addition to viewing a movie, a ticket to El Capitan also buys you a live Disney-oriented show and a concert on the mighty pipe organ located there. (Some people even leave after the show and forego the movie, especially those with really small children.) Tickets are available at two price levels, but if you're flexible and can go on a weekday, the premium seats are less expensive then.
Hollywood Boulevard - While adults will recognize many more names on Hollywood's Walk of Fame than their kids, this stretch of street will still delight children as they place their hands and feet inside those of the "stars" to see how they compare. Also along Hollywood Boulevard - which is much less sleazy than it was thirty years ago - you'll find lots of costumed performers that want to entertain the masses. (Be careful, however, some are scary and many are just out to make a few bucks by enticing you to take a photo with a "star.") Older kids might enjoy some of the museums located along the boulevard as well, including the Hollywood Wax Museum, Ripley's Believe It or Not!, Guinness World of Records Museum, and the Los Angeles Fire Department Museum. (Again, watch out for the scary sections of some of these museums.) Souvenir stores abound so be prepared to do a little shopping.
Universal Studios with Kids - Information and tips on visiting Universal Studios with Children. Includes height restrictions for most rides, plus descriptions of attractions that might be too intense for young visitors.
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