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What You’re Doing This Week: April 8

From food and culture to science and nature discovery, there are a number of family-friendly activities across the Southland

CBS Los Angeles–2013/04/01

5 Places To Learn About Presidents’ Day

Presidents Day gives us pause to consider American history, democracy, and government. Two presidential museums, art collections, a family day with George Washington, and conversations with a former L.A. mayor give Southlanders opportunities to center in on the American Dream.

2013/02/14

Huntington Library: Experience Amazing Treasures of Art, Literature and Nature

<< Sponsored Post >> How well do you know L.A.? Imagine a place with tranquil gardens, world-class art, collections of rare books from Chaucer, Shakespeare and Gutenberg, and a wonderful setting for taking high tea […]

2013/01/20

What To Do With Out-Of-Town Guests In Southern California After The Holidays

So Aunt Nelly and Uncle Bud have come to stay for the holidays and they’re itching to explore Southern California and you’re burning to get them off your couch for a bit? Check out this […]

CBS Los Angeles–2012/11/09

Best Places To Have High Tea in LA

To celebrate an occasion like a graduation, a birthday, or even the Queen’s jubilee, consider a proper afternoon tea.

CBS Los Angeles–2012/05/30

Best Libraries In Los Angeles

Impressive buildings, some close to 100 years old, are part of a series of libraries throughout Los Angeles. These structures are worth visiting for more reasons than the books they protect.

2012/03/26

Guide To The Huntington Library, Art Collections And Botanical Gardens

A look inside the collections and gardens of Pasadena’s leading tourist attraction, that’s right here in our own backyard.

CBS Los Angeles–2011/12/05

Top Spots In LA To Have Afternoon Tea With Your Kids

Afternoon Tea is a lovely way to spend time, relaxing and nibbling on delightful food as you sip cups of tea and chat with friends. And it’s also a great activity to share with your kids.

CBS Los Angeles–2011/01/18

$100M Donated To San Marino’s Huntington Library

A record $100 million-plus gift is being made by the estate of a Los Angeles art collector and philanthropist to the Huntington Library, Art Collections and Botanical Gardens in Southern California.

2010/11/16

More than 14,000 plants cover the multiple specialized gardens at Huntington. (Credit: www.huntington.org)

Best Gardens Around Los Angeles

California is blessed with lots of sunshine, so home gardens and landscaped parks are plentiful. But if you want to visit a formal garden, which is a day’s activity in and of itself, here are some of the grandest.

CBS Los Angeles–2010/08/29

Best Public Gardens In Los Angeles

You need some tranquility. Your kids need to let off steam. This is a good time to visit one of Southern California’s spectacular public gardens, where you all can get exactly what you need.

CBS Los Angeles–2010/08/26

Huntington Gives Nazi Papers To National Archives

The documents historians say laid the legal groundwork for the execution of 6 million Jews during the Holocaust are now the property of the National Archives.

2010/08/25