Los Angeles has more museums than any city in America. World class cultural attractions are located in Downtown LA’s Exposition Park and Museum Row on Wilshire Blvd. The renowned collections of the J. Paul Getty Museum can be viewed at the Getty Center and Getty Villa. Pasadena is home to the Norton Simon Museum and the Pacific Asia Museum, while history buffs can tour the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library & Museum. LA’s gallery scene can be experienced in Chinatown, Bergamot Station and the NoHo Arts District, as well as monthly artwalks. Find out about LA's best museums and galleries.

There’s nothing like a concert in Los Angeles, whether it’s a stadium show or intimate jazz session. LA’s world class venues include Walt Disney Concert Hall, Nokia Theatre, Dolby Theatre, the Wiltern and the Palladium. LA’s weather is perfect for outdoor concerts at the Hollywood Bowl, Greek Theatre and John Anson Ford Theatre. Smaller clubs like Conga Room and House of Blues Sunset Strip also present live music. Free concerts include Grand Performances, Music Spotlight Series, and Twilight Dance Series. Tune in to LA Tourism for the best Los Angeles music events, festivals and concerts...

There are more theaters in Los Angeles than any U.S. city, and more annual productions than any city in the world. Dance productions range from classic to avant-garde. Hollywood’s Pantages Theatre presents all-time Broadway hits. Center Theatre Group One is of the nation’s largest theatre companies, with programs at the Mark Taper Forum, Ahmanson Theatre and Kirk Douglas Theatre. KDMC is one of the largest West Coast presenters of dance, while REDCAT is a creative laboratory that nurtures cutting-edge artists. Browse LA Tourism’s listings for a memorable night of Los Angeles theatre and...

The Los Angeles landscape is filled with architectural masterpieces and wonderful lush gardens. Pritzker Prize winning architects designed icons like Walt Disney Concert Hall, the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels, Broad Contemporary Art Museum, and the Getty Center. Frank Lloyd Wright designed LA landmarks including the Hollyhock House and the Ennis House. LA’s urban oases include Descanso Gardens, the Huntington Library, Exposition Park’s Rose Garden, and the Getty Center’s Central Garden. Experience LA’s architectural landmarks and beautiful gardens with LA Tourism.

Los Angeles has some of the best urban art in the country, with over 1,600 murals that teach history and celebrate cultural diversity. The Chandler Outdoor Gallery is a mural collection in the NoHo Arts District. Hollywood’s urban art includes “You Are the Star” and “Dolores del Rio.” In Downtown LA, “The Pope of Broadway” depicts a dancing Anthony Quinn, while East LA’s “Los Angeles Teachers” features Edward James Olmos and Jaime Escalante. Metro's Art Department has commissioned over 300 artworks for LA County transportation projects. Find LA’s best urban art with LA Tourism’s guide.

Los Angeles locations have made countless appearances in films and TV episodes. Downtown LA’s City Hall, Union Station, Millennium Biltmore Hotel and the Bradbury Building have been featured for decades. Historic Hollywood locations include the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel and Musso & Frank Grill. LA’s natural locations includes Santa Monica beach and Vasquez Rocks, while legendary studios offer must-see tours for fans. And a sure way to get on TV is to attend a taping of a game show or talk show. Los Angeles film and TV locations are everywhere, find them with LA Tourism.

Los Angeles has always been ahead of the fashion curve. Downtown LA’s Fashion District is one of the world’s best shopping areas for cutting edge fashion and bargains. Stroll La Brea Avenue and West Third Street for trendy gear and vintage clothing. Rodeo Drive is a couture mecca, while mere mortals can shop with the stars on Robertson Blvd. Ventura Blvd. is a hotspot for vintage and high end fashion alike. Future fashion superstars are being created today at the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising. Start turning heads with LA Tourism’s guide to the best of LA fashion.

From literary icons to unique bookstores, Los Angeles is one of the best cities in the country for book fans. Despite LA’s sunny weather, some of its most famous characters were at home in the night, such as Raymond Chandler’s Philip Marlowe and James M. Cain’s characters. The heirs to Chandler and Cain include Michael Connelly and Walter Mosley. John Fante’s Ask the Dust takes place in Bunker Hill, and influenced Charles Bukowski. The LA Times Festival of Books welcomes thousands for a celebration of the written word. Read on for LA Tourism’s guide to the best of literary Los Angeles.