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Top 10 Things to Do in Hollywood

By Kayte Deioma, About.com

There are great things to do all around Los Angeles, but for the true Hollywood experience choose from these top picks.

1. The Forecourt of the Stars at Grauman's Chinese Theatre

Forecourt of the Stars at Grauman's Chinese Theatre
Measure your hands and feet against the imprints of your favorite stars.

2. The Hollywood Walk of Fame

Hollywood Walk of FamePhoto © 2004 Kayte Deioma, courtesy of www.KayteDeioma.com
See who you recognize among the singers, actors, radio personalities and other celebrities honored with stars along Hollywood Boulevard and Vine Street.

3. The Hollywood Sign

The Hollywood SignPhoto © 1999 Kayte Deioma, courtesy of www.KayteDeioma.com
Take photos of the Hollywood Sign from Hollywood & Highland. There are lots of places with a view of the Hollywood sign, but one of the easiest spots to see the sign and take a photo is from the viewing bridges at the Hollywood & Highland complex right next to Grauman's Chinese Theatre.

4. Attend a TV Show Taping

Paramount Studios TV Show TapingPhoto © 2005 Kayte Deioma, courtesy of www.KayteDeioma.com
This is the best way to immerse yourself in the Hollywood experience. You can get free tickets to be in the audience of a sitcom, talk show or game show. Even in the off season, you can usually find a pilot or game show taping.

5. Universal Studios Hollywood

Universal Studios HollywoodPhoto © 2007 Kayte Deioma, courtesy of www.KayteDeioma.com
A combination movie-based theme park and studio tour. The special effects shows are as much of a draw as the rides.

6. Hollywood Nightlife

Martinis, Basque NightclubPhoto © 2006 Kayte Deioma, courtesy of www.KayteDeioma.com
You too can join the Paris Hiltons and Lindsey Lohans of the Hollywood nightlife scene. There are plenty of clubs for every taste. Check out the Top A-List Nightclubs, Top Dance Clubs or Top Comedy Clubs.

7. Hollywood Museum at the Max Factor Building

The Hollywood Museum in the Max Factor Building, Hollywood, CAPhoto © 2005 Kayte Deioma, courtesy of www.KayteDeioma.com
This is one of the best collections of movie memorabilia around from the silent screen to the present day. They have an extensive Marilyn Monroe display, Cary Grant's Silver Cloud Rolls Royce, Rocky Balboa's boxing gloves, Elvis' bathrobe and Hannibal Lecter's cell from Silence of the Lambs, just to name a few. Downstairs they have recreated the Max Factor hair and make-up rooms. The Hollywood Museum is included in both the Go Los Angeles Card and the Walk of Fame CityPass.

8. Hollywood Entertainment Museum CLOSED

Hollywood Entertainment MuseumPhoto © 2005 Kayte Deioma, courtesy of www.KayteDeioma.com
This is another collection of Hollywood sets and props. Here you can stand in the teleporter from Star Trek and wait for Scotty to beam you up or sit in Captain Kirk's chair on the bridge. You can also visit the set of Cheers. The Hollywood Entertainment Museum is included in the Walk of Fame CityPass.
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9. Kodak Theatre Tour

Kodak TheatrePhoto © 2004 Kayte Deioma, courtesy of www.KayteDeioma.com
Have your acceptance speech ready as you stand on the stage where Oscar winners have accepted their awards since 2001. The Kodak Theatre Tour is included in the Go Los Angeles Card and the Walk of Fame CityPass.

10. Tour a Historic Hollywood Movie Palace

Egyptian TheatrePhoto © 2004 Kayte Deioma, courtesy of www.KayteDeioma.com
Grauman's Chinese Theatre tours are every day. You can only tour the Egyptian Theatre on the third Saturday of the month.

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