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.
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Griffith Observatory and Griffith Park ★ 4.7 · 19.1k★
This art deco landmark from 1935 features a high-tech planetarium, public telescopes & city views.
Mon Closed
Tue–Fri 12 PM – 10 PM
Sat 10 AM – 10 PM
Sun 10 AM – 10 PM
Griffith Observatory's Tesla Coil ★ 4.7 · 18.4k
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 ★ 4.3 · 21.9k
Zoo & botanical gardens open since 1966 containing more than 270 animal species & 800 plant species.
Every day 10 AM – 5 PM
Travel Town Museum ★ 4.7 · 2.6k
Miniature, mile-long train ride that circles the Travel Town Train Museum in Griffith Park.
Mon Closed
Tue–Fri 10 AM – 5 PM
Sat 10 AM – 5 PM
Sun 10 AM – 5 PM
Greek Theatre ★ 4.7 · 7.1k
Historic, 5,900-seat amphitheater in a wooded park showcasing a variety of acts under the stars.
Autry Museum of the American West ★ 4.7 · 2.3k
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
Travel Town Gift Shop ★ 4.6 · 683
Long-standing Griffith Park museum dedicated to trains with multiple locomotives & cars on display.
Los Angeles Live Steamers Railroad Museum ★ 4.8 · 658
A steam, gas-mechanical & electronic train history museum, with outdoor exhibits of vintage cars.
Mon–Fri Closed
Sat Closed
Sun 11 AM – 3 PM Planning time in Glendale?
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1 Griffith Observatory and Griffith Park 2 Griffith Observatory's Tesla Coil 3 Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens 4 Travel Town Museum 5 Greek Theatre 6 Autry Museum of the American West 7 Travel Town Gift Shop 8 Los Angeles Live Steamers Railroad Museum Other areas in Los Angeles Ready to plan Glendale? Turn these Glendale picks into a day-by-day Los Angeles plan, with every place checked for closures and booking needs on your dates.
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