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TCL Chinese Theatre, Los Angeles, CA

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TCL Chinese Theatre

TCL Chinese Theatre is a sightseeing stop in Los Angeles, CA, part of the Los Angeles guide. Cost: free.

6925 Hollywood Blvd · Los Angeles, CA

Why you should go…

Sid Grauman's ornate theater has hosted movie premieres since 1927 and still screens films on one of the largest screens in the country. Its forecourt is embedded with the hand- and footprints of hundreds of stars, free to wander and photograph any time of day.

  • #hollywood
  • #movie history
  • #landmark
  • #free
  • #photo-op

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