The Hollywood Walk of Fame is not only internationally famous, it’s free. Well, unless you want to buy your own star on it... Each year a committee studies thousands of applications and based on merit, these stars are awarded in one of five categories: television, radio, film, live theatre/performance, and recording/music. Gene Autry is the only celebrity to have a star in each of the five. Harrison Ford has two.
Receiving 10,000,000 visitors a year, the Hollywood Walk of Fame contains more than 2,600 brass-and-terrazzo stars embedded in its sidewalks, stretching along 15 blocks on Hollywood Boulevard.
You’ll unfortunately find quite a few homeless people along this path because there are countless opportunities to tap people for pocket change. But they’re not a threat. If you are opposed donating money, then buy them something to eat at one of the many vendors that line the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
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The Hollywood Walk of Fame is not only internationally famous, it’s free. Well, unless you want to buy your own star on it... Each...
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Big. Sprawling. Smoggy. Star-studded. Free. Yes, free. There are numerous free and affordable things to do in the City of Angeles, Los Angeles, California. Hundred...
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