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Mann's Chinese Theatre and The Hollywood Walk of Fame

Some tourist attractions simply must be seen. And you haven't seen Los Angeles without a trip to the forecourt of Mann's Chinese Theatre, the place where all manner of celebrities have left their footprints, handprints-and sometimes even nose prints-in cement.

It all started back in 1927, when actress Norma Talmadge accidentally stepped into wet cement while visiting the new theater, then called Grauman's Chinese Theatre. To date, more than 200 celebrities have been immortalized in concrete. Each year, some four million visitors travel to the site and can be seen comparing their own extremities to those of stars like Marilyn Monroe, Judy Garland, Jimmy Stewart, Paul Newman, Tom Cruise, and Clark Gable. George Burns and Groucho Marx have left imprints of their cigars, and Bob Hope and Jimmy Durante eternalized their famous noses.

Just down the street is the Hollywood Walk of Fame, which features more than 2,000 bronze stars embedded in pink and charcoal terrazzo with the names of luminaries from the fields of motion pictures, TV, radio, records, and theater. Squares are occupied by everyone from Bud Abbott of Abbott and Costello fame, to more modern celebrities, like Steven Spielberg. The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce selects the candidates based on their achievements, and on the condition that the celebrity will attend the dedication ceremony. Each year, an average of 20 stars are voted in.

Location
Mann's Chinese Theatre is located at 6925 Hollywood Boulevard and the Walk of Fame is located nearby at 7018 Hollywood Boulevard. Parking is available at the Hollywood and Highland Complex for up to $10. There also is parking on the street and at other lots in the area.

Hours of operation
Both attractions are outdoors and available to the public at all times.

Cost
Both attractions are free.

Contact information
For information on Mann's Chinese Theatre, call (323) 464-8111. For information on the Walk of Fame, call (323) 469-8311.

Disabled access
Both attractions are accessible to those with disabilities.

Additional information

• Mann's Chinese Theatre shows first-run movies. Call the theater at (323) 464-8111 for current ticket prices.
• A map to the 200 signed squares that comprise Mann's forecourt is available on the Mann Theatres Web site.
• For more information on Mann's Chinese Theatre, visit the Mann Theatres Web site.
• For more information on the Walk of Fame, visit the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce Web site.

Please note
Cost, hours of operation, or other information about this attraction is subject to change without notice. We suggest you confirm with the attraction prior to your visit.