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9. Watts Towers
In a city where there’s no shortage of architecture and art to admire (The Walt Disney Concert Hall springs to mind) , the Watts Towers are genuinely a sight to behold. Built over a period of 33 years – from 1920s through to the 1950s – these 17 interwoven sculptural pillars were created by Italian immigrant Sabato “Simon” Rodia, who was both an artist and construction worker. Decorated with random objects and fragments of bottles and tiles, they are free to visit in the Historic Park named after the artist in the city’s Watts neighborhood.
10. Angeles National Forest
As exciting as Los Angeles is on a visit, you can see why those who live there might occasionally get a little exhausted by its pace – which is why locals head for the National Forest when they need to reconnect with nature. Even if you don’t live in LA full time, it’s worth setting aside a day to explore this accessible wilderness, which covers over 1,000 square miles and holds 53 trailheads. Best for those with limited time? Devil’s Punchbowl and the Bridge to Nowhere can both be knocked over in a day, while those with a set of wheels can cheat by driving up Mt Baldy and soaking up the panoramic views.
