Visiting Glendale

[crusader1492]

My wife and I are visiting LA next week and we will be spending a lot of time in Glendale (she has family there).
I've never been there before...any suggestions on the sights to see in that area from those of you that are from there?

[TomServo]

Re: Visiting Glendale

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[crusader1492]

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Thanks...nice overview.

[simonig]

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I grew up in SF and moved to Glendale years ago. There is not a day that goes by that I don't think to myself that it's amazing how many Armenians live in this town.

On Brand and Broadway there is an outdoor Armenian restaurant called Raffi's Place. The food is ok. A block down is a great Armenian bookstore called Abril. You could find a very large variety of Armenian literature.

At night, you have to hit up Carousel, Phoenicia or Minx. A good local bar is Sidebar.

Have fun

[Sip]

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There is not much in the city of Glendale itself although to someone who hasn't been there before, just walking down the streets and seeing all the Armos might be a shock

You probably want to check out Old Town Passadena which is a short drive away. Also Burbank tends to be fairly lively at nights. I assume the family you visit will know the locations but if you need more details, just ask.

Another place that is fairly close (by LA standards) is Universal City Walk (leads into Universal Studios). Even if you don't want to pay and go inside universal studios, City Walk is somewhat entertaining for an afternoon/evening. For Universal Studios, I would allow a full day but you can go through everything in the park in about 8 hours (assuming you are not stuck in long lines).

But the best of what LA has to offer in my opinion is along the coast. Also, checking out the Kodak Theater (where they hold the Oscars now), and the hollywood walk of fame is a definite stopping point for any tourist in LA I would plan to spend maybe a couple of hours there at most. Kodak Theater is nice but the surrounding areas suck so you don't want to be doing too much walking around there.

[Fedayeen]

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You guys can also take a hike up the Glendale mountains or Hollywood mountains on clear day it beautiful. Or you can rent a horse and go on a ride by the Hollywood sign up the mountains.

Soon its going to be my 7th year here in Glendale. The longest me and my family have stayed in one place. You know we Armenians like to move around. I don't know about others, but i love it here.

[One-Way]

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Oh, joy. There is so much to do.

Spend your time at the galleria, take a trip to the Marketplace, and enjoy Brand. Yeah, it's lame to do that if you live in Glendale, but you must do that if you've never been here. Drive down Glenoaks, see what the hype is all about. One street says it all - Kenneth. That's classic Glendale for you. Get on top of the hills and enjoy the beautiful view. Come see me.

[MrLeftyHye]

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You are comming to Glendale hoo ray maybe we can meet up & have coffee. How cool is this you are comming to LA. Woohoo!

[crusader1492]

Re: Visiting Glendale

You are comming to Glendale hoo ray maybe we can meet up & have coffee. How cool is this you are comming to LA. Woohoo!

[MrLeftyHye]

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LOL, you always post the funniest pictures, this ones a classic.