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.
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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By TripSapien · Updated October 13, 2026
Top things to do in Glendale
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- 1Griffith Observatory and Griffith Park
- 2Griffith Observatory's Tesla Coil
- 3Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens
- 4Travel Town Museum
- 5Greek Theatre
- 6Autry Museum of the American West
- 7Travel Town Gift Shop
- 8Los Angeles Live Steamers Railroad Museum
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