 Hollywood Boulevard Tourist Information
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Hollywood Boulevard (map) is a major road in Hollywood, and one of the most famous in the world. It is one of the glamorous roads with many famous attractions. In the east, it starts at the intersection with Sunset Boulevard and heads northwest until the intersection with N. Vermont Avenue, where it continues west to end at Laurel Canyon Boulevard.
Hollywood Boulevard from the Kodak Theatre
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Hollywood Boulevard was originally called Prospect Avenue from 1887 until 1910, when Hollywood became part of the City of Los Angeles, and the street renamed to the present name.
How to go to Hollywood Boulevard
Take the Los Angeles Metro Red Line to the Hollywood/Western Station, Hollywood/Vine Station and Hollywood/Highland Station.
Places of Interest on Hollywood Boulevard
- Bob Hope Square
Intersection of Hollywood Boulevard and Vine Street.
- Capitol Records Building
Landmark 13-story high rise designed to resemble a stack of records.
- El Capitan Entertainment Centre
Building on the National Register of Historic Places first built in 1921 as the Hollywood Masonic Temple.
- El Capitan Theater
Art Deco-style movie theater that provides old-fashioned comfort to movie viewing.
- Frederick's of Hollywood
Famous shop selling lingerie on Hollywood Boulevard.
- Grauman's Chinese Theatre
Landmark movie theatre with an exterior inspired by Chinese architecture.
- Grauman's Egyptian Theatre
Restored movie theater which first opened in 1922.
- Hollywood and Highland Center
Shopping mall and entertainment complex in Hollywood.
- Hollywood Pacific Theatre
Movie theater along Hollywood Boulevard on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
- Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel
Spanish-style hotel named after Theodore Roosevelt.
- Hollywood Walk of Fame
Sidewalk with names of famous stars embedded in the tiles.
- Hollywood Wax Museum
Museum displaying life-size models of movie stars, musicians and other celebrities.
- Hollywood World Record Museum
Museum in the area's first movie theater using models, videos and special effects to showcase record-breaking achievements.
- Kodak Theatre
Venue of the annual Academy Awards ceremony.
- Musso & Frank Grill
Oldest eatery in Hollywood that opened in 1919 and frequently patronized by celebrities.
- Pantages Theatre
Palatial Art Deco-style theater which opened in 1930.
- Ripley's Believe It or Not
Museum devoted to showcasing bizzare exhibits.
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