Things to do in Los Angeles, CA - Los Angeles Attractions

• Universal's Jurasic Park
  From the distance feel the tremors of giant footsteps crushing everything under them, suddenly you hear the stomp, crunch and ROOOOAAAAARRRRR of an animal extinct for 85 million years. Heart-throbing action awaits you as you gaze into the dense jungle foliage of Jurasic Park from whence the sounds originate. Suddely you've stumbled upon the seen of  the hatching of a giant Velociraptor egg as tiny eyes watch every move awaiting the opportunity for a fresh lunch and your on the menu! Plunge 85 feet straight down in total darkness on the unforgettable ride Jurasic Park Adventure. Don't miss the action!!
  
  
• California African American Museum
  Supporting the mission of African Americans, the Reseach Library houses more that 20,000 artifacts such as books, periodicals and recordings. Services are provided for both the faculty staff and curators. Highlights of the collection include 4,000 books, African American history, music, general art, books on painting and sculptures, literature and writings by several notable authors. Existing issues from selected African American newspapers including the "Chicago Defender" and the "Pittsburgh Counter" are also available. One of the most powerful and telling exhibits is the Orphans of the Rwanda Genocide detailing the haunting first person testimonies of human tragedy and survival in Rwanda.
  
  
• Capitol Records Building
  Hollywood's first circular office building is the only one of its type in the world. Sending out the message "Hollywood" in Morse code from its spire at night, it has been blessed with the two famous names John Lennon and Garth Brooks at the front of the building. Since the roof-top was lighted in 1956, the previous message transmitted from it's spire was "Capitol 50" to recognize the prestigious record company's anniversary. Housing a record studio, it has been known for artists such as: Judy Garland, Nat "King" Cole, and the Beach Boys. While recording the instrumental "Tone Poems of Color", it was inaugurated by the one and only Frank Sinatra.