Adventures in Downtown LA

After I was dismissed from jury duty, I decided to walk around downtown a bit. I pretty much never spend any time downtown, ever, so I didn't really know what there was to do. Luckily, they actually provided us with a little brochure of sights to see in the area. 

First off, there's the Walt Disney Concert Hall. Designed by Frank Gehry, it's home to the LA Philharmonic. They offer tours, which I'm definitely putting on my LA Bucket List.

Grand Park takes up a block or two with it's beautiful greenery, fountains, and a bunch of hot pink chairs and tables! I sat down for a while to read and watch the fountain.

The Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels is also within walking distance of the courthouse. I didn't end up going inside, but I did check out the gift shop!

I couldn't go inside, but I walked around the exterior of the Music Center and Dorothy Chandler Pavilion.











I unsuccessfully tried to find Angel's Flight, a cable car dubbed "The Shortest Railway In The World." For just 50 cents, you can ride it the two whole blocks it takes you.

MOCA is also nearby, but I wasn't able to get there. Apparently, if you have a juror badge you can get in for free.