Things to Do in Glendale, Los Angeles

A major animation-industry hub north of Los Angeles, home to DreamWorks Animation and Disneytoon Studios, with the Verdugo Mountains rising directly behind its downtown.

  • Griffith Observatory and Griffith ParkCity Park
  • Griffith Observatory's Tesla CoilObservation Deck
  • Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical GardensZoo & Aquarium

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Glendale in Los Angeles

Top things to do in Glendale

  • Griffith Observatory and Griffith Park

    Griffith Observatory and Griffith Park

    4.7 · 69.6k
    City Park

    This art deco landmark from 1935 features a high-tech planetarium, public telescopes & city views.

    Every day
    5 AM – 10:30 PM
  • Griffith Observatory's Tesla Coil

    Griffith Observatory's Tesla Coil

    4.7 · 18.4k
    Observation Deck

    High on a hill overlooking Los Angeles lives a world famous, high power conical Tesla Coil

    Mon
    Closed
    Tue–Fri
    12 PM – 10 PM
    Sat
    10 AM – 10 PM
    Sun
    10 AM – 10 PM
  • Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens

    Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens

    4.3 · 21.8k
    Zoo & Aquarium

    Zoo & botanical gardens open since 1966 containing more than 270 animal species & 800 plant species.

    Every day
    10 AM – 5 PM
  • Travel Town Museum

    Travel Town Museum

    4.7 · 2.6k
    Museum

    Miniature, mile-long train ride that circles the Travel Town Train Museum in Griffith Park.

  • Greek Theatre

    Greek Theatre

    4.7 · 7.0k
    Theater

    Historic, 5,900-seat amphitheater in a wooded park showcasing a variety of acts under the stars.

  • Travel Town Gift Shop

    Travel Town Gift Shop

    4.6 · 683
    Specialty Store

    Long-standing Griffith Park museum dedicated to trains with multiple locomotives & cars on display.

  • Autry Museum of the American West

    Autry Museum of the American West

    4.6 · 2.3k
    Ethnography Museum

    Spacious museum featuring exhibits with artwork & artifacts, plus a cafe & children's activities.

    Mon
    Closed
    Tue–Fri
    10 AM – 4 PM
    Sat
    10 AM – 5 PM
    Sun
    10 AM – 5 PM
  • Los Angeles Live Steamers Railroad Museum

    Los Angeles Live Steamers Railroad Museum

    4.8 · 652
    History Museum

    A steam, gas-mechanical & electronic train history museum, with outdoor exhibits of vintage cars.

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Map of Glendale with pinned top attractions (1 through 8)
  1. 1Griffith Observatory and Griffith Park
  2. 2Griffith Observatory's Tesla Coil
  3. 3Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens
  4. 4Travel Town Museum
  5. 5Greek Theatre
  6. 6Travel Town Gift Shop
  7. 7Autry Museum of the American West
  8. 8Los Angeles Live Steamers Railroad Museum

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