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  1. LA Iconic City Landmarks

    1. Exposition Park

      Exposition Park is one of the top five tourist and visitor destinations in Southern California, with approximately four million visitors each year! Sitting on 160 acres just south of Downtown Los Angeles, Exposition park is considered the Crossroads of the Los Angeles Community, but it is so much more than a collection of world-class museums, sport facilities and recreational areas, Exposition Park offers diverse cultural, entertainment and educational activities.

      The Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Exposition Park has been home to several local athletic organizations, including University of Southern California's Trojan football team, the Los Angeles Raiders, the Los Angeles Rams and LA Dodgers, it has also been the focus of national and international attention. It is the only venue in the world to have hosted two Olympiads (X and XXIII), two Superbowls (I and VII) and the World Series (1959).

      Originally founded as an Agricultural Park in 1872 and subsequently renamed Exposition Park in 1910 according to the "City Beautiful" movement , the park has become one of Southern California's premiere visitor destinations. Exposition Park has the following attractions: - California Museum of Science and Industry - California African American Museum - California Science Center - Exposition Park Rose Garden - EXPO Center - Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum - Los Angeles Sports Arena - IMAX Theatre - National Armory - Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County - Science Center School and Amgen Center for Science Learning.     
      http://expositionpark.ca.gov/about-us/venues/

      700 Exposition Park Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90037