The simplistic exterior of this building gives no hint to the ornate, five-story, Victorian-style atrium inside - the setting to countless movies, including Blade Runner and Chinatown.
The California Science Center is one of only four locations to receive a retired space shuttle. The Endeavor traveled 12 miles through the streets of Los Angeles to rest here.
Famous for the celebrity hand and footprints displayed in the courtyard, this venue remains a working theater with regular movie screenings.
At the Staples Center, look for statues of Kareem Abdul Jabbar, Magic Johnson, Wayne Gretzky (although neither played here), Oscar de la Hoya, Jerry West and broadcaster Chick Hearn outside.
