Los Angeles Attractions

La Brea Tar Pits

5801 Wilshire Blvd

Los Angeles, CA

Tel. 323/934-7243

www.tarpits.org

An odorous swamp of gooey asphalt oozes to the earth's surface in the middle of Los Angeles. No, it's not a low-budget horror-movie set -- it's La Brea Tar Pits, a truly bizarre primal pool on Museum Row where hot tar has been bubbling from the Earth for more than 40,000 years. The bubbling pools may look like a fake Disney set, but they're the real thing and have enticed thirsty animals throughout history. Nearly 400 species of mammals, birds, amphibians, and fish -- many...

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Price Range: Museum admission $7 adults, $4.50 seniors 62 and older and students with ID, $2 children ages 5-12, free for kids under 5; free for everyone the 1st Tues of every month

Parking: Parking $6 with validation

Open Hours: Mon-Fri 9:30am-5pm; Sat-Sun 10am-5pm (museum)

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