| On this unique evening tour, we’ll experience two of L.A.’s most iconic destinations. First, we’ll enjoy an early dinner (approximately 4:00 p.m.) on own at Philippe the Original, the historic landmark that has been serving up delicious comfort food since 1908. While known as the inventor of the French dip, Philippe’s is legendary for having operated continuously since 1908 – making it the oldest restaurant in Los Angeles! This deli-style restaurant is known for its rows of communal tables, wood shavings on the floor, and variety of old-fashioned foods in addition to French dip sandwiches including soup, beef stew, chili, macaroni salad, cole slaw, baked apples, and a variety of pies. As the sun goes down and the stars come out, we’ll arrive at the Griffith Observatory, Southern California’s gateway to the cosmos! Built in 1935 on Mount Hollywood’s south facing slop, this recently restored Art Deco masterpiece provides unparalleled views of Hollywood and the downtown L.A. skyline. Enjoy time at leisure to enjoy the views of Hollywood and downtown, look through telescopes (when available), explore the magnificent astronomical exhibits, and watch the Leonard Nimoy-narrated film, The Once and Future Griffith Observatory. Venture through space and time in the Samuel Oschin Planetarium where live presentations immerse you in the wonder and meaning of the cosmos. Featuring a spectacular Zeiss star projector, digital projection system, state-of-the-art aluminum dome, comfortable seats, sound system and theatrical lighting, this is the finest planetarium in the world! Planetarium tickets are an additional fee ($8 seniors/$10 adults) and are not guaranteed as they cannot be reserved ahead of time and can only be purchased upon arrival at the Observatory on a first-come-first-served basis. |