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Los Angeles Central Library
Ollie #13 of 16 attractions in Los Angeles
4.5 of 5 stars 26 reviews
Restored, historic library with Egyptian influenced architecture.
Attraction type  Libraries
Distance  0.6 miles from city center
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University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
Ollie #59 of 16 attractions in Los Angeles
4.5 of 5 stars 14 reviews

Beautiful campus!  There's always something going on at campus: movies, concerts, plays etc.  It is a great place to visit, it is serene and tranquil (except during finals week... more »

Attraction type  Educational Sites
Distance  11.5 miles from city center
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Japanese American National Museum
As featured in Los Angeles off the beaten path
Ollie #70 of 16 attractions in Los Angeles
4 of 5 stars 11 reviews
Museum dedicated to the history and culture of Japanese-Americans.
Attraction type  History Museums; Museums; Libraries; Specialty Museums
Distance  0.5 miles from city center
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Cook LA
Ollie #102 of 16 attractions in Los Angeles
5 of 5 stars 1 review
Owner description: Hands-on cooking classes for adults & kids. Cook LA is a unique hands-on cooking class that caters to a myriad of culinary needs. You'll learn how to...... more » Owner description: Hands-on cooking classes for adults & kids. Cook LA is a unique hands-on cooking class that caters to a myriad of culinary needs. You'll learn how to cook simple & healthy gourmet meals using seasonal, fresh ingredients. We offer an assortment of classes - from preparing world-wide cuisines to teaching you how to cook foods that heal our bodies, all in a fun, engaging atmosphere designed for all cooking types. « less
Attraction type  Educational Sites
Distance  12.1 miles from city center
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University of Southern California
Ollie #128 of 16 attractions in Los Angeles
4 of 5 stars 4 reviews
Owner description: A major university that has developed into an international center of learning, enrolling more than 28,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional...... more » Owner description: A major university that has developed into an international center of learning, enrolling more than 28,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students on its two campuses. « less
Attraction type  Educational Sites
Distance  3.3 miles from city center
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Richard J. Riordan Central Library
Ollie #156 of 16 attractions in Los Angeles
4 of 5 stars 2 reviews
The city's primary downtown library serves as an architectural landmark and is an immense source of civic pride.
Attraction type  Libraries
Distance  0.6 miles from city center
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Plaza de la Raza Cultural Center
Ollie #191 of 16 attractions in Los Angeles
5 of 5 stars 1 review
Attraction type  Civic Centers; Educational Sites
Distance  2.6 miles from city center
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Los Angeles Convention & Visitors Bureau
Ollie #200 of 16 attractions in Los Angeles
3 of 5 stars 1 review
Offers information on Los Angeles area attractions, events and accommodations.
Attraction type  Tourist/ Visitor Centers
Distance  0.2 miles from city center
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Los Angeles Conservancy
4 of 5 stars 1 review
An institution dedicated to the preservation of Los Angeles architecture.
Attraction type  Tourist/ Visitor Centers; Tours
Distance  0.5 miles from city center
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Pierce College
A two-year college, also home to the unusual Old Trapper's Lodge Statues.
Attraction type  Educational Sites
Distance  20.7 miles from city center
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Zen Center of Los Angeles
Attraction type  Educational Sites; Religious Sites
Distance  3.2 miles from city center
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Bullocks Wilshire Building
Attraction type  Libraries; Historic Sites; Architectural Buildings
Distance  2.5 miles from city center
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American Film Institute
Attraction type  Educational Sites
Distance  3.8 miles from city center
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African American Cultural Center
Attraction type  Specialty Museums; Educational Sites
Distance  6.0 miles from city center
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Otis College of Art and Design Gallery
Attraction type  Educational Sites; Art Galleries
Distance  11.9 miles from city center
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Center for Marine Studies
Attraction type  Educational Sites
Distance  23.8 miles from city center
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