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Shanghai, containing names such as Bamboo Lane, Gin Ling Way and Chung King Road. Chinatown was designed by Hollywood set designers, and movie props were donated to give Chinatown an exotic atmosphere. Fong’s is a Chinatown institution located in the Best Western Plaza. The store is tiny, but packed with an eclectic selection of goods, jewelry, and books. Take a visit to the Chinatown
Around Union Station, you will discover historic
buildings and a host of food and entertainment options, including the Dodger Stadium Express (visit Dodger Stadium Express - LA Metro for information on getting to Dodger Stadium via Metro). Just across from Union Station is Olvera Street - The Birthplace of Los Angeles , a colorful marketplace with food, shops, entertainment , and
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Swap Meet (800 N. Broadway) or dine in some of the best Chinese restaurants in Los Angeles, such as Yang Chow (819 N. Broadway) and CBS Seafood (700 N. Spring St.) . Phoenix Bakery (969 N. Broadway) is known for their Sugar Butterflies and other sweet treats. Chinatown also hosts Howlin’ Ray’s (727 N. Broadway) famous for Nashville-style chicken sandwiches. Lincoln/Cypress Station. Chilling with friends? Head to Footsie’s to hear DJs specializing in everything from soul to metal. Before or after, stop by Taqueria El Atacor # 11 (262 N. Figueroa St., Cypress Park) just a few doors down, for potato tacos. Heritage Square Station. Tour the Victorian houses at Heritage Square Museum (3800 Homer St., Montecito Heights). Described as a “living history museum,” Heritage Square is a collection of restored buildings culled from various L.A. neighborhoods and arranged to form a tiny neighborhood that gives visitors insight into the past. If you’re into Victorian-era art and culture, this is a must-visit spot. Heritage Square hosts occasional exhibitions and has a variety of annual events, ranging from fashion shows to movie screenings. Southwest Museum Station. The Southwest Museum (234 Museum Dr.) permanently closed its doors in 2022. The Museum hosted an extensive collection of pre- Hispanic, Spanish Colonial, Latino and Western American art and artifacts. Most of the collections were moved off-site by the Autry Museum of the American West (4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles) where they are on display or in storage. The stop is still worth a quick stop, stroll and stretch.
some of LA’s most historic buildings along a tree-shaded, brick- lined walkway. Olvera Street also hosts a number of small kiosk- type shops and restaurants brimming with souvenirs and cultural food experiences. Olvera Street also hosts numerous traditional events throughout the year, including the Blessing of the Animals (Saturday before Easter), Cinco de Mayo, Fiestas Patrias (Mexican Independence Day), Dia de los Muertos, and Las Posadas. Before departing Union Station, stop by Philippe the Original (1001 N. Alameda St.) - home to a delicious French Dip sandwich . Philippe’s competes with the similarly historic Cole’s French Dip (118 East 6th St.) for the claim to be the originator of the French Dip sandwich; although history generally gives Cole’s the nod. Chinatown Station. The Chinatown Station stop offers adventures for Little Italy as well as Chinatown. In the early 20th century, Italian immigrants settled in the area north of the Old Plaza , now a 44-acre park area designated a state historic monument in 1953 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1972. Many Italian immigrants built businesses, including the San Antonio Winery , located at 737 Lamar St. The Italian American Museum of Los Angeles (644 North Main St.) and the El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument (125 Paseo de la Plaza) are also available for exploration. Venture into The Little Jewel of New Orleans (207 Ord St.) a market/deli for great sandwiches. In the 1930s, the design and operational concepts for Chinatown evolved through a collective community process. The neighborhood saw major development, especially as a tourist attraction, with development of the “Central Plaza,” a Hollywoodized version of
The Italian American Museum of Los Angeles
Dodger Stadium
El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument
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