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Created by Los Angeles Updated On: November 5, 2013
From the Arts District to the Historic Core, Chinatown to South Park, every enclave makes Downtown rich with culture and opportunity. Check out a few of the lesser-known attractions.
Los Angeles: Born a slave in the South in 1818 "Grandma" Mason won her freedom in LA court & became one of the 1st African Americans to purchase land in LA.The park features a timeline tracing her accomplishments.
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Garden · Bunker Hill · 9 tips and reviews
Los Angeles: Designed by Frank Gehry, the Lillian Disney Memorial Fountain is made of Royal Delft & located in the rooftop Garden, an oasis with great views of the Hollywood Sign & San Gabriel Mountains.
Los Angeles: Take public transportation (bus or rail) and you'll score 10% off your bill at this spot with a massive whiskey selection, Asian-influenced cocktails, an extensive sake list, and 40 beer taps.
Los Angeles: Get the Nueske's bacon-wrapped matzoh balls, a delightfully tasty paradox in food tradition. Happy hours yield half-off all bar items, which will prove useful at The Gorbals' full bar.
Los Angeles: The museum showcases over 15,000 objects of European and American design dating as far back as 1800 and collected from over 1,000 donors. Admission to the museum is free.
Los Angeles: Be sure to check out the daily special & eat at the counter, as its open kitchen is a delight to observe. Menu favorites include Hanin Chicken over garlic rice, Thai sausage and Thai BBQ chicken.
Grocery Store · Arts District · 19 tips and reviews
Los Angeles: An 8,200-square-foot grocer in the Arts District that features spices, cured meats, artisan cheese, ready-to-eat selections and more. Ongoing events: oyster & beer pairing sessions, pop-up dinners.
Speakeasy · Fashion District · 124 tips and reviews
Los Angeles: A speakeasy hidden inside Cole's, you're bound to find a drink right up your alley at The Varnish, where bartenders at this classic-driven cocktail bar will shake or stir your libation to your liking.