Created this infographic for MasterCard/Love LA to visually guide family travelers around and about LA.

1. #LOVETHISCITY
Los Angeles is a sprawling metropolis with so many great places to visit that
planning a day out can be a challenge. The kids may have a different agenda
than the parents, making it difficult to find things to do that you’ll all enjoy. To
make things simple, check out these great ideas for where to go and how to
have a fun family day in LA, no matter what you’re interested in.
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ROCKREATION
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Experience the excitement of rock
climbing at Rockreation. This
massive indoor climbing center
boasts an array of climbing walls
and training areas, and a friendly,
experienced staff to help every
member of the family climb their
own personal Everest.
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PANTAGES
THEATER
Picky eaters are no problem at
Philippe’s, which has been one of
LA’s most beloved sandwich shops
for more than 100 years. Billed as
the “Home of the French Dip
Sandwich,” this culinary institution
makes an excellent lunch spot
during your family outing, where
“double-dipping” is the way to go.
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Great stories come to life at the
Pantages Theatre, which brings
high-quality Broadway entertainment
to Los Angeles. With kid-friendly
shows like The Lion King and Joseph
and the Amazing Technicolor
Dreamcoat, the whole family will fall
in love with this Art Deco landmark
on Hollywood and Vine.
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UNIVERSAL STUDIOS
ICE CREAM LAB
THE BEVERLY
CENTER
Los Angeles is one of the world’s
premier shopping destinations, and
the Beverly Center is its crown
jewel, with eight levels of stores and
views of the Hollywood sign.
Featuring boutiques catering to
every member of the family, finding
the perfect memento for a day out
in LA will be no problem.
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Some of the most popular
movies and TV shows of all time
were filmed at Universal Studios,
an essential destination for those
looking for a peek behind the
curtain of the showbiz industry.
Give your family a day they’ll
never forget as you take a tour of
actual movie sets and spend
hours on thrilling rides.
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THE ORIGINAL
PHILIPPE
REI STORE
The REI store in Santa Monica has
everything you need for an adventure
in LA. From backpacks and hiking
apparel to trail maps for local parks,
one visit to this outdoor superstore
will leave your family ready to take on
the city’s wildest terrain.
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Your kids will go crazy for
Ice Cream Lab, a specialty
ice cream shop in Beverly
Hills that lets you choose
your own ingredients to
create custom flavors on
the spot. Through the use
of ultra-cold liquid nitrogen
and fresh fruits and berries,
your tasty experiments will
take form before your eyes.
NETHERCUTT
COLLECTION
For car buffs, the Nethercutt
Museum and Collection is something
of a mecca, with over 250 extremely
rare automobiles dating from the late
1800s to the 1970s. Take a stroll
with your family through the history
of the automobile, then let the kids
explore the original 1937 locomotive
parked outside.
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PACIFIC PARK
As the West Coast’s only
amusement park located on a pier,
Pacific Park is a truly unique spot,
filled with countless rides and
attractions. Let the kids run wild on
the midway before buying them
cotton candy and watching the sun
set over the Pacific Ocean, capping
off an unforgettable day together.
SOURCES
http://www.lovethiscity.com/los-angeles/family/rockreation/
http://www.lovethiscity.com/los-angeles/family/philippe-the-original/
http://www.lovethiscity.com/los-angeles/family/pantages-theater/
http://www.lovethiscity.com/los-angeles/family/beverly-center/
http://www.lovethiscity.com/los-angeles/family/universal-studios/
http://momsla.com/santa-monica-rei-perfect-for-the-outdoor-family/
http://momsla.com/ice-cream-lab-made-to-order-ice-cream-now-open-in-la/
http://momsla.com/nethercutt-collection-free-family-fun-in-los-angeles/
http://momsla.com/beat-heat-wave-area-water-theme-parks/
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