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The Huntington Library, Art Museum and Botanical GardensvsGRAMMY Museum
Both are praised by professional travelers. On balance, The Huntington Library, Art Collections and Botanical Gardens ranks marginally higher than The Grammy Museum. The Huntington Library, Art Collections and Botanical Gardens scores 90 with recommendations from 6 reviews including Time Out, Afar Magazine and Frommer's.
The Huntington Library, Art Museum and Botanical Gardens
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1151 Oxford Road, San Marino, CA 91108
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Concierge "Aside from its renowned art collection and rare antique books, the main draw of this property is its magnificent botanical gardens."
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"Unwind in the Zen-like tranquility of a Japanese garden." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The former estate of railroad tycoon Henry Huntington is one of southern California’s most magnificent." Full review
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"The Huntington comprises one of the world's finest research libraries of rare books and manuscripts; a world-class collection of 18-19C British art, French and American works." Full review
Afar Magazine "The Huntington is a beautiful, cultural destination." Full review
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Don't miss out on beautiful, historical, and cultural experiences at The Huntington!
The Telegraph "One of the world’s oldest and largest collections of cacti, succulents and plants from extreme environments." Full review
Time Out "The bequest of entrepreneur Henry E Huntington is now one of the most enjoyable attractions in the Los Angeles region." Full review
Afar Magazine " This is a nice escape from the big city if you have a day to spare while in Southern California." Full review
Fodor's "If you have time for just one stop in the Pasadena area, be sure to see this sprawling estate built for railroad tycoon Henry E. Huntington." Full review
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Don't resist being lured outside into the stunning Botanical Gardens
Frommer's "American art is exhibited in additional galleries...but it's the vast botanical gardens featuring more than 14,000 different species of plants that draw most locals to the Huntington." Full review
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800 W. Olympic Blvd., Ste. A245, Los Angeles, CA 90015
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Lonely Planet Top Choice
"Easily the highlight of LA Live. Music lovers will get lost in interactive exhibits, which define, differentiate and link musical genres, while live footage strobes from all corners." Full review
Time Out "Wind your way through four floors of rock star memorabilia, film clips and interactive exhibits (belt your heart out in a fake recording studio!) at this 30,000sq ft museum on the LA Live campus." Full review
Fodor's "Head to the wildly entertaining interactive Grammy Museum—a space that brings the music industry's history to life." Full review
Travel + Leisure "This museum dedicated to the history of recorded music brings the music-making process to life through a variety of interactive exhibits." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"A good choice for families - parents will find it charming and children will be in their element." Full review
Time Out "The exhibition showcases Atlanta’s rise as a hip-hop–tied cultural influencer with objects and videos from performers like Bow Wow, Mariah Carey, Da Brat, Jagged Edge, Kris Kross, Usher and more." Full review
Time Out "The exhibition showcases Atlanta’s rise as a hip-hop–tied cultural influencer with objects and videos from performers like Bow Wow, Mariah Carey, Da Brat, Jagged Edge, Kris Kross, Usher and more." Full review
Frommer's "Four floors of exhibits let visitors in on the creative and production sides of every type of music, from opera to polka to visual kei rock (it claims more than 160 genres). " Full review
Travel + Leisure "Specifically, music history and musicians, bands, and artists who have won Grammy Awards over the years...there are all sorts of interactive elements for visitors to engage with"
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