Graumans Chinese Theatre and the Hollywood Walk of Fame

Built by showman Sid Grauman in 1927, this is the most famous of the flamboyant picture palaces along this stretch of Hollywood Boulevard. The forecourt is where the hand and footprints of Hollywood celebrities are embedded into the cement. Other art deco theatres nearby that are worth a look are the El Capitan and The Egyptian. The Hollywood Walk of Fame passes outside the front of the Chinese Theatre. This trail of bronze stars embedded in the paving stones runs 5.5km (3.5 miles) along Hollywood Boulevard between La Brea and Gower Streets and along Vine Street between Yucca Street and Sunset Boulevard. It honours over 2,000 artists in the film, TV and music industries.