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Hidden Gems of Downtown LA
América Tropical Interpretive Center is one of Hidden Gems of Downtown LA.

1. América Tropical Interpretive Center

6.4
501 N Main St, Los Angeles, CA
Historic and Protected Site · Chinatown · 3 tips and reviews

Los AngelesLos Angeles: América Tropical is the only U.S. public mural by Mexican artist David Alfaro Siqueiros still in its original location.

Biddy Mason Park is one of Hidden Gems of Downtown LA.

2. Biddy Mason Park

6.9
324 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA
Park · 4 tips and reviews

Los AngelesLos 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.

The Blue Ribbon Garden is one of Hidden Gems of Downtown LA.

3. The Blue Ribbon Garden

8.7
At the Walt Disney Concert Hall (1st), Los Angeles, CA
Garden · Bunker Hill · 9 tips and reviews

Los AngelesLos 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.

Ed Freeman Photography is one of Hidden Gems of Downtown LA.

4. Ed Freeman Photography

945 Chung King Rd, Los Angeles, CA
Art Gallery · Chinatown · 1 tip

Los AngelesLos Angeles: Subjects range from surfers and underwater objects to Southwestern landscapes and architecture.

Far Bar is one of Hidden Gems of Downtown LA.

5. Far Bar

8.5
347 E 1st St (at Central Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Bar · Little Tokyo · 87 tips and reviews

Los AngelesLos 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.

The Gorbals is one of Hidden Gems of Downtown LA.

6. The Gorbals

216 W 5th St (at Spring St), Los Angeles, CA
American Restaurant · 63 tips and reviews

Los AngelesLos 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.

FIDM Museum & Gallery is one of Hidden Gems of Downtown LA.

7. FIDM Museum & Gallery

7.3
919 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Museum · South Park · 5 tips and reviews

Los AngelesLos 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.

Sticky Rice is one of Hidden Gems of Downtown LA.

8. Sticky Rice

8.2
317 S Broadway # C-4-5, Los Angeles, CA
Thai Restaurant · 35 tips and reviews

Los AngelesLos 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.

Urban Radish is one of Hidden Gems of Downtown LA.

9. Urban Radish

661 Imperial St (at Jesse St), Los Angeles, CA
Grocery Store · Arts District · 19 tips and reviews

Los AngelesLos 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.

The Varnish is one of Hidden Gems of Downtown LA.

10. The Varnish

118 E 6th St (at Main St), Los Angeles, CA
Speakeasy · Fashion District · 124 tips and reviews

Los AngelesLos 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.