Rediscover L.A. Part II – Quirky Tours You’d be Happy to be Trapped In
Rediscovering Our Town Los Angeles
Summer may be almost over but it isn’t too late to take a well-deserved summer staycation. Now that cautious spending means no extravagant getaways, this is the perfect opportunity to rediscover Los Angeles. As a true local, you share this town with 10 million other people, but if you focus on some long forgotten things about this town you may find some fodder for family fun. So put on your tourist-colored glasses with L.A. Kid Stuff and let’s rediscover our city. (This is the second in a series of occasional staycation articles.)
Tours You’ll be Happy to Be Trapped In!
One of the best ways to get to know a place is to take a tour. In Los Angeles, there’s no shortage of specialty jaunts that will both entertain and educate you along the way. One of them even feeds you. Take a journey around town with people who specialize in knowing all the intimate details of a specific topic. Check out the following quirky excursions that are all family-friendly.
Discover the cuisine of the many different cultures represented by Los Angelenos from more than 140 countries around the world at this delightful culinary tasting tour. Delectable edibles from Italy, Himalaya, India, Mexico are just a sampling what awaits you on a three-and-half-hour walking tour in either Pasadena or the original Farmers Market. (READ MORE)
A true local knows all the best places to eat, play and shop. But that doesn’t mean a place like the Fashion District isn’t intimidating. Urban Shopping Adventures will take you on a custom tour of the best places to shop for you or your kids. The best ones for kids stuff is the last last Friday of the month sample sales teeming with gear by established and up-and-coming children’s designers. (READ MORE)
The Undiscovered Chinatown Tour
Even without a tour, L.A. Chinatown is an adventure unto itself. On this excursion, visit a temple, an herbal shop, art galleries, antique stores, and more when guided to the unique treasures–not to mention great bargains–to be found in Chinatown. The 2 1/2 -hour walking tour will be offered on the first Saturday of every month and will take visitors to a number of off-the-beaten-track points of interest, and will guide those interested in shopping to some of Chinatown’s best bargains and its trendiest shops. (READ MORE)
L.A. Conservancy Walking Tours
We’ve already touted the cool Union Station Family Tour given by the L.A. Conservancy where kids are specifically catered to on this visit to the historic Train Station and its impressive architecture that any train fan will love. But this is just the beginning of what the L.A. Conservancy has to offer and share in the way of Los Angeles history. Also on our to do list is the Art Deco walking tour throughout downtown Los Angeles that visits the fabulous Oviatt Building and Southern California Edison Company Building among many other landmarks. (READ MORE)
