La Brea Tar Pits - details
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- Address: 5801 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, 90036
- Phone: +1 323 934 7243
- Fax: +1 323 933 7546
- Web: http://www.tarpits.org/education/gu
ide/index.html - Neighbourhood: La Brea & Miracle Mile
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Where else can you see an excavation site right in the middle of a huge Metro! See the short video to really get an appreciation for what has occured at this area. Best in summer. Free on 1st Tue ... more
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