Los Angeles

While most first-time Los Angeles visitors consider this to be a must-see stop, bear in mind there are many other attractions that define Hollywood that aren't a tourist trap with steep prices. — Fodor's

This is a nice escape from the big city if you have a day to spare while in Southern California. — Afar Magazine

LA’s premier art museum, LACMA is an Aladdin’s cave of paintings, sculpture and decorative arts stretching across ages and borders. — Lonely Planet

Permanently docked at Long Beach Harbor, this luxury liner boasts three decks of wood-paneled staterooms. — Michelin Guide

More than just a place to see weird animal bones and models of long-extinct Homo sapiens. — Afar Magazine

This gorgeous outdoor amphitheatre has been hosting concerts since the LA Philharmonic first played here in 1922. — Time Out

Stunning wrought-iron railing, blond-wood and brick interior, ornate moldings, pink marble staircases, Victorian-style skylighted atrium that rises almost 50 feet, and a birdcage elevator. — Fodor's

As the first universally accessible playground in the Western U.S. and the largest in the nation, this giant, jaw-dropping gem is the most popular playground in Los Angeles. — Time Out

Visit industrialist Norton Simon’s huge collection of fine art, including works by Degas, Renoir, Gauguin, and Cézanne. — Travel + Leisure

A masterpiece of the Arts and Crafts movement, this house was the winter residence of David Gamble, heir of the Procter & Gamble soap company. — Michelin Guide

Art museum and cultural center that is free and open to the public! With over 300 programs a year, the Hammer Museum showcases a variety of happenings from lectures, screenings, to special exhibits. — On the Grid

This mouthwatering gathering place is the city's largest and most active food market. — Fodor's

A bas-relief around four sides depicts life in the Pleistocene era, and the museum has more than 3 million Ice Age fossils. — Fodor's

The Los Angeles Zoo continues to be a popular attraction in L.A. for tourists, Angelenos and families alike. It’s an affordable hidden gem, a lush oasis tucked into the hills of Griffith Park. — Time Out

Using interactive technology, this important museum (part of the Simon Wiesenthal Center) challenges visitors to confront bigotry and racism. — Fodor's

This historic cemetery is the final resting place of many Hollywood founders, Golden Age movie stars, and even punk musicians. — Travel + Leisure

A modern, hands-on, much-visited aquarium, the Aquarium of the Pacific is home to more than 11,000 sea creatures. — Condé Nast Traveler

Head to the wildly entertaining interactive Grammy Museum—a space that brings the music industry's history to life. — Fodor's