Glendale

The Glendale Galleria is a three-story shopping center within downtown Glendale, offering more than 1.6 million square feet of retail and business space. The center, which was originally opened to the public in 1976, is the fourth-largest shopping center in Los Angeles County and is one of America's highest-grossing shopping centers. Since 2002, it has been owned and operated by Brookfield Properties Retail Group. It is known as the site of original Disney Store and Apple Store locations and the first three-story Target location in the world, which was opened to the public in July of 2007. More than 30 million annual patrons shop at the complex, which is home to anchor retailers such as Bloomingdale's, Macy's, J.C. Penney, and Dick's Sporting Goods. Boutique stores such as Lush, Uniqlo, and Zara are also offered, along with a wide variety of full-service and quick-casual restaurants, including favorite chains Chipotle, In-N-Out Burger, and Peet's Coffee and Tea.

The Glendale Galleria, 100 W Broadway, Glendale, CA 91210, Phone: 818-246-6737

Brand Park is a 31-acre park that is located at the foothills of the Verdugo Mountains, offering a wide variety of indoor and outdoor recreational and entertainment opportunities for visitors of all ages. The park is open to the public daily between sunrise and sunset and was originally founded around the 1904 home of Leslie C. Brand, which has been operated as the Brand Library and Art Center since 1956. The 26,000-square-foot complex was originally modeled after the 1893 Chicago World's Fair's East Indian Pavilion and is home to a collection of more than 110,000 holdings focusing on the visual arts and music. Art galleries, recital halls, and sculpture courts are offered as part of the library complex, along with the 1,734-square-foot Brand Studios, which offer visual and performing arts workshops for community members. The park is also home to the Whispering Pine Tea House and Friendship Garden, the Doctors House Museum and Gazebo, and a wide variety of outdoor recreational facilities, including basketball and softball fields, children's playgrounds, and hiking and biking trails.

Brand Park, 1601 West Mountain Street, Glendale, CA 91201, Phone: 818-548-3782

The Alex Theatre is a Los Angeles County landmark, originally opened to the public in 1925 by the West Coast-Langley Theatre Circuit in honor of the company's owner's son Alexander. The lavishly-constructed theater was known as a major blockbuster film showing and premiere site throughout the 20th century, hosting the premieres of films such as National Velvet and Going My Way and showcasing top films such as Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom and Ben-Hur. Since the late 20th century, the theater has been operated by the Glendale Arts nonprofit organization, showcasing more than 250 live theatrical performances throughout the year, including plays, dance performances, concerts, comedy shows, and television and film industry award ceremonies. More than 100,000 annual patrons attend events held by the Glendale Youth Orchestra, the Musical Theatre Guild, the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra, and the Alex Film Society, which showcases regular presentations of classic films. Backstage tours of the theater are available for small groups and organizations by request.

216 N Brand Blvd, Glendale, CA 91203, Phone: 818-243-2539

Deukmejian Wilderness Park is a 709-acre park located along the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains, bordering the northernmost portion of the City of Glendale. The park is located adjacent to the Angeles National Forest and showcases elevations ranging from 2,159 to 4,775 feet throughout its chaparral, sage scrub, and woodland ecosystems. Most park visitor activities are located within a 12-acre section near the park's southern edge known as the Park Center, which is home to the park's ranger station and the historic Le Mesnager barn facility. Much of the rest of the park remains relatively undisturbed, though a number of visitor hiking trails throughout the park provide opportunities for wildlife watching and stunning views of the Crescenta Valley.

3429 Markridge Rd, Glendale, CA 91214, Phone: 818-548-3795

The Museum of Neon Art, commonly referred to as MONA, is the world's first art museum exclusively dedicated to the preservation of neon art, including kinetic art, electric media, and neon lighting advertisements. The museum was originally opened to the public in 1981 by Richard Jenkins and Lili Lakich in a downtown Los Angeles location before moving to Glendale in 2016. Today, it is home to one of the world's largest collections of electric media, including neon signs from Los Angeles landmarks such as Grauman's Chinese Theatre and the Brown Derby. It strives to educate the public on the scientific and creative principles of neon media, showcasing continually-rotating exhibits of historic neon signs and works by top international neon artists. Nighttime Neon Cruise bus tours of Los Angeles signs and marquees are also offered by the museum, along with a variety of introductory glass work courses for artists.

216 S Brand Blvd, Glendale, CA 91204, Phone: 818-696-2149

Raffi's Place Restaurant is a Mediterranean-style restaurant in downtown Glendale near the Americana at Brand that was originally opened to the public in December of 1994 by founders Rafik and Gohar Bakijanian. The restaurant blends traditional Persian and Middle Eastern cuisine elements in a variety of authentic Mediterranean entree offerings that utilize fresh, locally-sourced ingredients, including signature kebab dishes. It is a popular dining destination throughout the Los Angeles region, frequented by celebrities such as Jon Voight, Anthony Hopkins, and Metta World Peace. Indoor and outdoor seating is available, including seating within a fully-landscaped courtyard and patio area. Full bar service is offered, including Mediterranean-style craft cocktails. Guests may also bring their own bottles of wine to the restaurant for an additional corkage fee.

Raffi's Place Restaurant, 211 E Broadway, Glendale, CA 91205, Phone: 818-240-7411

Casa Adobe De San Rafael and Park is a hacienda-type adobe structure that was originally constructed in 1865 by Los Angeles' first sheriff Tomas Avila Sanchez and his wife Maria Sepulveda. The home remained in the Sanchez family until the late 1880s, when it was passed through several owners who made substantial additions to the property. In the early 1930s, it was acquired by the City of Glendale after the work of women's rights citizen activist groups. Today, it is open to the public as a living history museum, showcasing original rooms, period-appropriate furnishings, and artifacts belonging to the Sanchez family. Rooms highlighted as part of tours include the home's sala main guest parlor, salita small family parlor and den, and fully-furnished bedroom, which showcases a trunk originally belonging to Maria. An exhibit room also showcases artifacts related to Sanchez's life and career, including an historic organ and benches constructed by Los Angeles Cub Scouts.

Casa Adobe De San Rafael and Park, 1330 Dorothy Dr, Glendale, CA 91202, Phone: 818-548-2184