Located in the Exposition Park neighborhood of Los Angeles, the California Science Center boasts the largest interactive science center found in the west coast of the United States. The public-private partnership between the State of California and California Science Center Foundation began in 1951, as the California Museum of Science and Industry. In 1998,…
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With Thanksgiving fast approaching, the hospitality professionals at Holiday Inn Burbank kick into high gear to provide superior guest services. One of the free services that we provide involves making recommendations on places to dine near our hotel. Although Thanksgiving has traditionally represented a family get together over turkey and dressing, the holiday has changed somewhat to include less traditional settings.
The largest natural and historical museum in the western region of the United States sits less than 20 miles from Holiday Inn Burbank. Often referred to by its abbreviated acronym NHM, the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County presents more than 35 million species and artifacts that encompass the 4.5 billion years of earth’s history. A wide variety of special and permanent exhibitions mesmerizes visitors of all ages. The museum houses an extraordinarily large research collection both on and off site.
NHM is part of a consortium of three Los Angeles-area museums: The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, the Page Museum at the La Brea Tar Pits, and the William S. Hart Ranch and Museum located in Santa Clarita, California. The three museums promote the same mission, which is “to inspire wonder, discovery, and responsibility for our natural and cultural worlds.”
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You don’t have to travel far from Holiday Inn Burbank to enjoy a challenging round of golf. Roosevelt Golf Course sits on the southern edge of Griffith Park across from the venerated Greek Theater, which our guests can reach within 15 minutes by taking Interstate 5 south from the hotel.
If you are an avid golfer that wants to play on a course nestled within a bucolic ambiance, then Roosevelt Golf Course is for you.
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Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum has a rich history that has made an indelible impact on the Southern California sports scene. The venerated stadium has served as the home of the University of Southern California Trojans for decades, while also hosting two professional football franchises. With a seating capacity of 93,607, Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum represents the largest football venue in the Pacific 12 Conference.
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Do you have to fight the traffic on the 5 to reach one of the numerous art galleries found in Hollywood and downtown Los Angeles? The answer is a resounding no, as both the cities of Glendale and Burbank, California hosts some of the most extensive collections of art found in Southern California.
Located in Glendale, Roslin Art Gallery attracts art lovers that want to tour the vast inventory of artwork or purchase one of the paintings promoted by locally, nationally, and internationally known Armenian artists.
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If you want a rich slice of Hollywood nostalgia, without having to wait in a long line, head over to Grauman’s Egyptian Theater for an afternoon or evening of classic film entertainment. Located at 6706 Hollywood Boulevard in the heart of Hollywood, California, Grauman’s shows the most iconic movies ever made in a historically significant theater. After a multi-million dollar transformation in 1998, American Cinematheque ensured the legendary theater would thrive well into the 21st century. Grauman’s has inspired the design of other movie palaces in the United States, most notably Peery’s Egyptian Theatre located in Ogden, Utah.
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Outside of a few days from late November through the end of February, Southern California offers the ideal weather conditions for Holiday Inn Burbank guests to enjoy a round or two of challenging golf. The question isn’t whether to hit the links, but deciding on which golf course to apply your golf skills.
If you’re searching for a nearby golf course that offers plenty of challenges, without you muttering to yourself throughout a round of golf, then head over to Pasadena’s Altadena Golf Course.
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Paramount Studios ranks as one of the most recognized movie and television production studios in the world. The iconic home to myriad movies and television shows attracts thousands of people annually to absorb the brilliant ambiance of moves sets and television stages. No other film and television production studio delivers the amount of talent, commitment, and advanced technology than what Paramount Studios brings to the table.
Guests of the Holiday Inn Burbank have three tour options. If you plan to a spend week or more in Southern California, try to take at least one of the tours offered at Paramount Studios.
DetailsHoliday Inn Burbank guests have myriad live entertainment venues to attend during their stays in Southern California. Perhaps no other live performance venue receives more critically acclaimed feedback than the positive feedback garnered by Microsoft Theater. Located in downtown Los Angeles, Microsoft Theater ranks as one of the most popular live entertainment venues…
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