Traveling could be expensive. In
a series of posts, we will let you know about places that allow you entry into
famous, fascinating and/or worthwhile sights or activities for free. Yes, gratis.
For sights, we are not including public
spaces (such as Central Park in New York or the medinas of Morocco) but we may
include public (i.e, government run) buildings (such as the museums in London).
So, let’s start with a few freebies, shall we?
United States of America
Los Angeles, CA
1.
The Getty – Enjoy a lot of paintings, photographs and a garden that changes with the season for free,
but you have to pay for parking.
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You can get up close and
personal with the steel curves of
the Walt Disney Concert Hall. |
2. The Getty Villa – You can see Greek, Roman and Etruscan art for free, but you will need
to sign up for a (free) ticket. Also, parking isn’t free.
3. Walt Disney Concert Hall – Renowned architect Frank Gehry designed this wonderful
jumble of shiny steel. You can roam the grounds – don’t miss the “Rose Garden”
in the back of the Concert Hall – and enter the building for free but you have
to pay to watch a show. Enjoy being up close and personal with the curved steel.
6.
Bradbury building – You may have seen this building in movies like Blade Runner and (500) Days
of Summer, among other things. This beautiful, light and airy building is
free to visit up to the first floor landing. Beyond that, the tenants don't want random folks roaming around their space.
