101 Things to Do in LA: Secret Stairs

As Los Angeles’ population increased in the 1900s, neighborhoods such as Silver Lake and Hollywood climbed into the surrounding hills. Since many people didn’t have cars, over 400 public staircases were built into the hillsides. This allowed residents easy access to the main thoroughfares where the trains and trolleys ran. The amazing thing is, many of these staircases are still there, and many of them are still kept in relatively good condition by the city.

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101 Things to Do in LA: Angels Gate Cultural Center

Angels Gate Cultural Center is perched on a hilltop with stunning views of the harbor and of Catalina Island. Army barracks were transformed into 52 studios for painters, sculptors, printmakers, and a variety of other artists. More than just a collection of studios, the center provides art classes, yoga and meditation classes, and other cultural opportunities to the community. 

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