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Bradbury Building Los Angeles
The Bradbury Building is the oldest standing commercial building in Los Angeles. The exterior of the building has a variation of the Richardsonian Romanesque style, and the inside is quite contrasting with an L-shaped atrium that rises to an opaque skylight. The skylight brightens the interior and is worth just taking a peek inside. One of the best things you can do is to get an official tour of the building from the LA Conservatory, which is $15. However, you can always walk into the building and take a self-guided tour.
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Learn more about City Hall Los Angeles and its Observation Deck at the following sites.
Sample Itinerary – DTLA – Grand Park & East Historic Core
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Location: DTLA – Grand Park & East Historic District Los Angeles, CA
Spend half a day or longer exploring this section of Downtown Los Angeles
8:00 AM: Parking or Metro
| Location | Address | Cost | Notes |
| Cathedral of Our Lady of Angels | 555 W. Temple St., Los Angeles, CA 90012 | Free-$25 max. | There is plenty of metro bus stops and Red or Purple line. Use the Metro Trip Planner to help you get there for minimal costs. |
| PCAM Grand Park | 145 N. Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90012 | $10 – $20 max. | |
| Parking Concept, LA County Law Library | 108 N. Hill St., Los Angeles CA 90012 | $10 – $25 max. |
8:30 AM – 10:00 AM: Take a Stroll & Enjoy Public Programming
| Location | Address | Cost | Notes |
| Grand Park | 200 N. Grand Ave., St, Los Angeles, 90012 | Free | Take a stroll and breathe in the morning air in Downtown Los Angeles. Learn about numerous plants from all over the world. If you have children take them to the playground. Enjoy their Court of Historic American Flags as well as their temporary outdoor exhibits. |
| City Hall Observation Deck | 201 N Spring St., Los Angeles, CA 90012 | Free | Check out the panoramic views of Downtown Los Angeles. On your way up, take a self-guided tour of the building. Learn about the history, architecture and art. |
Places to have a coffee or little pastry for under $5
| Location | Address | Cost | Notes |
| Panorama Cafe | 111 N. Hill St, 9th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90012 | $2.95 – $11.99 | Enjoy a tiny bite or a bigger breakfast. Note that pastries and coffee are under $5 and larger breakfasts can range in price.
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| Begins Cafe | 111 N. Hill St, Suite 255, Los Angeles, CA 90012 | $1.75 + | |
| Starbucks at Grand Park | 217 N. Hill St, Los Angeles, CA 90012 | $2.25+ | |
| Galero Grill (Cathedral) | 555 Temple St, Los Angeles, CA 90012 | $2.00+
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10:00 AM – 11:30 AM: Find Your Peace
| Location | Address | Cost | Notes |
| Our Lady of Angels Cathedral | 555 Temple St, Los Angeles | Free | Take a self-guided tour and learn about the architecture, history, relics and art at the Our Lady of Angels Cathedral. If you can you can catch the M-F mass at mid-day |
11:30 PM – 1:30 PM: Enjoy Some of Downtown’s Most Iconic Buildings
Enjoy the historical buildings in Downtown Los Angeles.
| Location | Address | Cost | Notes |
| Bradbury Building | 304 S. Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90013 | Free | Take a self-guided tour of the Bradbury Building, Million Dollar Theater and Grand Central Market. Stop at the Grand Central Market for a delicious bite. |
| Million Dollar Theater | 307 S. Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90013 | Free | |
| Grand Central Market | 317 S. Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90013 | Free |
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