10+ Places in LA Music Fans Should Visit

The GRAMMY Museum is a superb place to learn about musicians in a fun, unique, interactive way. With the help of innovative programming, you'll discover the stories behind the artists and the music they created. Music has shaped how we understand the world, and the GRAMMY Museum breaks down the boundaries between artist and audience.

Madame Tussauds Hollywood is one of the top attractions to visit in LA. Immerse yourself in all the glamour of Hollywood past and present, and surround yourself with Los Angeles' rich and famous. You can get close enough to touch some of the sculptures - and, of course, take that all-important selfie with your favorite singer.

Rub shoulders with the likes of Madonna, Michael Jackson, and Rihanna. Don't miss the themed areas such as the Pop Icons Room - it's filled with all your favorite music stars.

You can't visit Los Angeles without taking a stroll down the Walk of Fame. It's a 1.3-mile walk that runs east to west on Hollywood Boulevard and boasts more than 2,600 stars over 15 blocks. These stars represent the names of actors, singers, musicians, directors and so many more who have shaped the entertainment industry. Look for your favorites and snap some photos.

If you're going to Los Angeles, the Sunset Strip is a must-see for any music fan. A mile and a half long and steeped in history, the Sunset Strip was the go-to destination of Hollywood stars in the 1920s. It was bursting with supper clubs and nightclubs.

However, it has changed with the times, as the classy jazz age slipped into a more complex web of beatniks and literary geniuses. It has changed with society through folk, rock and roll, and punk. Today it's a pop culture haven, full of bars and shops. Some musical must-sees on the Strip are...
 

• Whiskey A Go Go - On the corner of the Strip, Whisky A Go Go has been an anchor since 1964 and is still a happening nightspot. It's small, but if you want no-frills rock performances, this is a must for you. If you're looking to listen to metal, this is where you'll find it.
   
• The Troubadour - The Troubadour is an intimate setting for contemporary music acts. Billy Joel, Elton John, James Taylor, and many more have played on the Troubadour stage.
   
• The Roxy - If you want to launch your career in LA, this is where you perform. The Roxy Theatre is a place for aspiring new artists, plus well-established acts. The two merge together at The Roxy and you get to experience the wonder of performances in a state-of-the-art facility.

Amoeba is another place audiophiles need to put on their must-see list. It is the largest independent music store and it stocks all kinds of music from today's top hits to experimental music. It has a huge collection of vinyl LPs and is still a trading post for new and used discs.

Its selection changes almost daily, so if you see something in this store that you just have to have, you'd better buy it. It considers its staff to be veterans of music retail, with the knowledge to rival everyone else in the business. Amoeba's goal is to match its customers to the music of their soul. 

You may not think a zoo would be the first stop for a music fan, but in summer, Los Angeles Zoo hosts Roaring Nights. Their annual summer music series is complete with dancing, bars, wild hosts, and DJs. Every year, there's a new theme, so check the website to find out what's going on. It's how the zoo does music. Plus, who doesn't love a great zoo?