Hollywood Boulevard is the first place everyone goes, when planning a trip to LA. It’s loud, crowded, and hard to navigate. But you can’t skip it. The trick is knowing which spots are actually cool and which ones are just hype and overrated. If you want to visit some interesting places without wasting your day, here are the list of them.
“Hollywood Boulevard Highlights”
The Medieval Torture Museum is the most unique stop on the Walk of Fame.
- If you are looking for museums in Hollywood that offer some unusual things, this is the right choice. It holds a solid 4.9-star rating because it is really unique experience, not an ordinary museum.
- You aren’t just looking at old exhibits, you are diving into the history of the legal system and the most painful torture methods used in the past. You can think that this kind of attraction is too frightening, but it is really exciting,
- The exhibits are amazing, they shows all details. Also there are wax figures in this museum, that look very realistic. You can see authentic replicas of devices like the breaking wheel and understand exactly how they worked.
- Traveler Note: This museum is actually part of a famous group. Travelers who know about the really cool museums chicago has to offer often visit the location there, and now you can get that same high-quality experience right here in LA.
The TCL Chinese Theatre is a piece of movie magic.
- It’s right down the street. Seeing the handprints of movie legends in the concrete is surprisingly cool. It’s a quick stop, but it really makes you feel the history of cinema.
The Hollywood Walk of Fame is literally under your feet.
- You can’t come here without seeing the star of your favorite actor. It’s the best LA photo opportunity, it’s iconic, and it’s free.
“Views & Vibes Nearby”
Hollywood & Highland offers the best view of the Sign.
- Just walk up to the viewing bridge in the shopping center. It’s the easiest way to get a clear photo of the Hollywood Sign without hiking through the dust.
Madame Tussauds Hollywood is great for fun photos.
If you want selfies with celebrities (even if they are fake), this is right next door to the Chinese Theatre. It’s lighthearted fun after the intensity of the history museum.
“People typically leave Hollywood with memories of the things that surprised them, despite their expectations of glamour. I suggest the Medieval Torture Museum because of this. It offers a striking and intriguing contrast to the Boulevard’s splendor. You are interacting with a very real, very human past when you stand in front of the broken wheel. It respects your intelligence while delivering a thrill, which is a rare combination in a tourist district.”
Author: Dr. Marcus Thorne Historian & Curator of Dark Heritage Sites.
