Cowboys and their stories do not merely live on in movies, songs and books...they actually come alive at the Autry National Center which is a museum completely dedicated and committed to their mission of sharing and educating the general public and bus charter LA visitors about the diversity of American West. The people, the stories, the lives and perception of the American West is deeply appreciated right here in the Autry National Center.
In short, there are more than half a million different arts and discovered artifacts that are related to America’s West and history. The exhibitions includes self-initiated films, talks, fun festivals and of course, there are family-themed events as well. Please visit their website for more information on their updated programs which are suitable for even the young kids. We are sure the teenagers are going to enjoy learning up more about how the West worked. The museum is also, thankfully, strategically located in Griffith Park so that you can kill two birds with one stone during the visit.
For students who have their student cards with them, admission is merely $6 per person but the cost of entrance may change from time to time, depending on the time of the year.
If you are visiting during summer, be sure to head over to catch their Sizzling Summer Nights program during which the center provides bus charter LA visitors with a whole lineup of unique entertainment. Most of the time, during this year, an outdoor dance party is organized to help visitors learn more about the American culture, mingle with each other and make new friends along the way. It is also a wonderful opportunity for the center to introduce a whole lineup of new performers and rookie bands. If you want more out of the dance party, stay back after 6pm because that is when the drink bar is open and the fun really begins.
There are sometimes boxes of cowboy clothes in store for bus charter LA visitors so that they can play dress-up with the clothes and costumes and then take some fun pictures of them doing ‘cowboy-related’ activities. The fun video clips about how kids used to have fun back in the days is really educational and entertaining as well. The great part about Autry National Center is that you will never tire of visiting the place...they keep adding more and more activities at the center so that returning visitors will find something new and interesting to do each and every time they visit.
Wednesday, September 4, 2013
Friday, May 31, 2013
Discover Old is Gold - Nethercutt Museum
Fancy walking through a place that is filled with antique and classical cars from the 1910s right through to 1930s? Nethercutt Museum is home to about over 130 antique, classic and special interest automobiles - where else will you be able to find a place that houses so many of such cars? This place is definitely the place to go for car lovers - especially if you adore vintage, classical cars. So, gather your car lover friends and charter a bus to take all of you to this magnificent place.
If you have not heard of this place before, it simply is because this place is a well hidden gem in Los Angeles that many have yet to discover! But have no fear, though this may be a not so discovered yet place, any LA charter bus company drivers would know how to get their way here. The Nethercutt Museum is a self guided museum and is open from Tuesdays through Saturdays, from 9 in the morning till 4.30 in the afternoon.
One of the rules of the Nethercutt Museum is that if you intend to bring children, they must be by your side at all times and are expected to be well mannered, as the museum do not tolerate loud noises and children running around the museum. You are allowed to take photos or videos of the displays but food and beverage are a no-no inside. However, they do allow visitors to bring bottled water. At the Nethercutt Museum, there are a great range of cars to see - from the antique to the vintage to the classic right up to the post war eras! Other than cars, they also have antique furnishings plus many other collections that will intrigue you.
Right at the back of the Nethercutt Museum, you will find a 1937 Canadian Pacific Royal Hudson Locomotive that was built by Montreal Locomotive Works - a great proof to the awesome era of steam locomotive engineering.
Guided tours to the Nethercutt Collection are also available - but because the demand for the tour is really high, you will have to pre-book for a tour before you arrive in your chartered bus. Unfortunately, for this guided tour section, children under ten years of age are not allowed. Tours are on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 10 in the morning or 1.30 in the afternoon. Again, no food or beverage but bottled water is allowed.
If you have not heard of this place before, it simply is because this place is a well hidden gem in Los Angeles that many have yet to discover! But have no fear, though this may be a not so discovered yet place, any LA charter bus company drivers would know how to get their way here. The Nethercutt Museum is a self guided museum and is open from Tuesdays through Saturdays, from 9 in the morning till 4.30 in the afternoon.
One of the rules of the Nethercutt Museum is that if you intend to bring children, they must be by your side at all times and are expected to be well mannered, as the museum do not tolerate loud noises and children running around the museum. You are allowed to take photos or videos of the displays but food and beverage are a no-no inside. However, they do allow visitors to bring bottled water. At the Nethercutt Museum, there are a great range of cars to see - from the antique to the vintage to the classic right up to the post war eras! Other than cars, they also have antique furnishings plus many other collections that will intrigue you.
Right at the back of the Nethercutt Museum, you will find a 1937 Canadian Pacific Royal Hudson Locomotive that was built by Montreal Locomotive Works - a great proof to the awesome era of steam locomotive engineering.
Guided tours to the Nethercutt Collection are also available - but because the demand for the tour is really high, you will have to pre-book for a tour before you arrive in your chartered bus. Unfortunately, for this guided tour section, children under ten years of age are not allowed. Tours are on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 10 in the morning or 1.30 in the afternoon. Again, no food or beverage but bottled water is allowed.
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
Visiting Festivals in Southern California on a Charter Bus
Festivals and events are a great way to experience the culture of a region while on a charter bus visit. In diverse Southern California, there is an overwhelming list from which to choose. The Pasadena's Tournament of Roses with its diversity of cultures represented in the floats is a way to start off the new year. And county fairs provide a big and tasty slice of Southern California living. After that the selection is much more subjective. Perhaps a good place to start is following California's deepest roots, which tap into Native American and Mexican cultures, and then turning to the coast, a major attraction and culture in itself using a bus, coach bus, party bus, mini bus, passenger coach or school bus chartered from Bus Charter Los Angeles.
A big part of Southern California's allure, along with Hollywood and Disney, are the beaches. Whether you are into the surf scene or sand castles, festivals and events at the beach provide opportunity to mingle and have fun with others when on a LA charter bus. One of the most eclectic events is the San Clemente Ocean Festival. Billed as “The Biggest Show on Surf,” its activities include a sandcastle contest, surf race, fishing derby, beach runs, a Woody car show, an ocean art show, and a family concert and barbecue. Having a good time is key at this laid back surf event where kids competing in the Grom's Rule surf contest are judged not only on surfing ability but on the amount of fun they are having and the size of their smiles.
This Old Town San Diego tradition is billed as the largest Cinco de Mayo celebration north of the border, and it just may be, packed as it is with entertainment, activities, tours, food and drink. The Old Town San Diego Festival's main location is outdoors, although charter buses take festival-goers to nearby participating places, such as the Natural History Museum. Music, including Latino Jazz, Latin a Go Go, Flamenco, classical and Mariachi, is performed on three stages. Exhibits range from horseback riding and fancy roping to low riders. There's a beer garden, tequila sampling and food vendors with Mexican and American fare. Kids' activities include arts and crafts, games, performing arts and even physical education as with the Indo board balance training.
Learn about Southern California's American Indian heritage at one of the region's many pow wows, such as the Southern California Indian Center Powwow at the Orange County Fairgrounds. The event offers charter bus visitors traditional powwow fare, authentic American Indian dancing, foods and arts and crafts. The pow wow also includes a toy and food drive and children's area. In the high desert, attend a pow wow, and if you like, camp at Mojave Regional Park. The Mother Earth's People Inter-tribal Council Traditional Annual Gathering Pow wow includes Native American dance, drumming and storytelling; a teepee village, vendors and a variety of cultural and nature workshops. Shade is provided by cottonwoods along the river that runs through the park, and children can chill in the “Water Park Saloon.”
Visiting Los Angeles and southern California at festival time has never been more fun that with a charter bus from Bus Charter Los Angeles. Grab a charter bus from Bus Charter Los Angeles today and have a fun filled and memorable time at southern California’s festivals.
Thursday, March 28, 2013
Seeing Los Angeles in a Charter Bus
For charter bus visitors to Southern California, a visit to the area usually means Los Angeles and a stop in Hollywood to see Grauman's Chinese Theater as well as a stroll along Hollywood Boulevard to see the stars on the Walk of Fame. Charter bus visitors with children will inevitably end up at Disneyland in Anaheim. Although these well-known tourist destinations are must-sees, there are many other attractions in Southern California that the first-time visitor or frequent traveler shouldn't miss, and a great way of getting in and around Los Angeles is with a bus, charter bus, coach bus, party bus, mini bus, passenger coach or school bus chartered from Bus Charter Los Angeles.
Los Angeles has long identified itself with the movie industry, and charter bus visitors should stop by Universal Studios in Hollywood, which calls itself "The Entertainment Capital of L.A." The 415-acre complex incorporates a shopping area, theme park and studio tour. The restored back lot reopened in May 2010 after a major fire in 2008 destroyed many of the original film and television sets. The venue is so large that it has its own zip code. Film theaters and a major concert venue are also part of complex of attractions. All of the attractions are open year-round and tickets are available at the venues.
Ontario is located within the Cucamonga Valley, a short charter bus ride away from Los Angeles, in one of California's oldest wine regions. While most small wineries and vineyards have disappeared since the region's wine business exploded more than 200 years ago, a few tasting rooms, vineyards and wine shops persist. One of the most widely known tasting rooms is the San Antonio Winery's Ontario Wine and Gift Shop. This is a satellite shop of the historical San Antonio Winery in Los Angeles. The Ontario wine shop offers three complimentary tastings per visit. Charter bus visitors to LA can purchase an artisan tasting and the wine shop also offers classes and seminars throughout the year. Contact the Ontario wine shop directly to find out what subjects, if any, will be offered during your charter bus visit.
Catalina, formally known as Santa Catalina Island, is an island off the coast of California located 22 miles south-southwest of downtown Los Angeles, and a great way to spend the day in the sun for charter bus visitors. Officially part of Los Angeles County, the island is accessed by hour-long boat shuttles from San Pedro, Marina del Rey, Long Beach, Newport Beach and Dana Point, or by a 15-minute helicopter ride from Long Beach and San Pedro. The island has a rich history and lore beginning with the earliest residents nearly 7,000 years ago. Arguably the most famous residents were Western author Zane Gray and William Wrigley, Jr., of chewing gum fame, who constructed homes on the island. Tourist sites for charter bus visitors include both famous houses, the island casino structure, Green Pleasure Pier, first constructed in 1894 by the Banning Brothers, Los Angeles business promoters, and rebuilt after a storm in 1914; shopping, and nature viewing.
For a fun filled time in Los Angeles, let Bus Charter Los Angeles help you plan your charter bus trip with their friendly, personalized service.
L.A. is a lady
Visiting attractions in the very spread-out city of Los Angeles can be a challenge, because the city is so sprawling that several tourist spots popularly associated with the city are actually in neighboring counties. This is where chartering a bus, coach bus, party bus, mini bus, passenger coach or school bus from Bus Charter LA makes sense. Tour famous LA attractions in style and comfort in your charter, bus, visiting sights such as quirky museums, famous graves, hipster shopping and offbeat art galleries, plus world-class sports and entertainment venues such as the Staples Center and the Hollywood Bowl.
For most charter bus visitors to LA, the Hollywood Sign is the most easily recognized landmark in all of Los Angeles, standing as a symbol for LA as a whole and its entertainment industry in particular. It was built in 1923 as a giant ad for a housing development that never took off, called Hollywoodland. You cannot approach the sign on foot but there are plenty of vantage points nearby from which you can get a great view. Try the intersection of Hollywood and Highland or the nearby Griffith Park Observatory if your charter bus group wants some group photo memories.
The Bradbury Building, completed in 1893, is an iconic structure that has served both as a public building and the backdrop for several famous Hollywood movies. For science fiction buffs on a charter bus tour, the Bradbury Building is where the famous confrontation scene in Ridley Scott’s movie “Bladerunner”, was filmed. The five-story building's modest brick exterior conceals a splendid atrium inspired by a description of a commercial building in Edward Bellamy's futuristic novel “Looking Backward”. Bathed in diffuse natural light from a skylight roof, the atrium features lacelike wrought-iron railings, stair frames and open-cage elevators along with red-oak trim and paneling. The stair treads are made of pink Belgian marble, and walls of glazed yellow brick and Mexican tile. It is the oldest commercial building remaining in the central city.
Another Hollywood icon, and one of the main draws for charter bus visitors to LA, is Grauman's Chinese Theatre. The theater, true to its name, is an ornate confection of bronze, silk, coral and stone. A sinuous dragon graces the facade and "heaven dogs" imported from China flank the main entrance. Opened in 1927, Grauman’s is the opening night launchpad for every Hollywood blockbuster-to-be. "The Chinese," as it's nicknamed, still hosts first-run movies as well as a series of classic Hollywood films for only 25 cents a ticket. Charter bus visitors can also take a scheduled tour that runs several times a day. In the forecourt of the theater you will find the handprints and footprints of famous stars from every era of Hollywood embedded in concrete blocks.
For a glamorous look at Los Angeles, give Bus Charter Los Angeles a call to find out how they can help you plan your charter bus trip with a selection from their fleet of charter buses and friendly, personalized service.
For most charter bus visitors to LA, the Hollywood Sign is the most easily recognized landmark in all of Los Angeles, standing as a symbol for LA as a whole and its entertainment industry in particular. It was built in 1923 as a giant ad for a housing development that never took off, called Hollywoodland. You cannot approach the sign on foot but there are plenty of vantage points nearby from which you can get a great view. Try the intersection of Hollywood and Highland or the nearby Griffith Park Observatory if your charter bus group wants some group photo memories.
The Bradbury Building, completed in 1893, is an iconic structure that has served both as a public building and the backdrop for several famous Hollywood movies. For science fiction buffs on a charter bus tour, the Bradbury Building is where the famous confrontation scene in Ridley Scott’s movie “Bladerunner”, was filmed. The five-story building's modest brick exterior conceals a splendid atrium inspired by a description of a commercial building in Edward Bellamy's futuristic novel “Looking Backward”. Bathed in diffuse natural light from a skylight roof, the atrium features lacelike wrought-iron railings, stair frames and open-cage elevators along with red-oak trim and paneling. The stair treads are made of pink Belgian marble, and walls of glazed yellow brick and Mexican tile. It is the oldest commercial building remaining in the central city.
Another Hollywood icon, and one of the main draws for charter bus visitors to LA, is Grauman's Chinese Theatre. The theater, true to its name, is an ornate confection of bronze, silk, coral and stone. A sinuous dragon graces the facade and "heaven dogs" imported from China flank the main entrance. Opened in 1927, Grauman’s is the opening night launchpad for every Hollywood blockbuster-to-be. "The Chinese," as it's nicknamed, still hosts first-run movies as well as a series of classic Hollywood films for only 25 cents a ticket. Charter bus visitors can also take a scheduled tour that runs several times a day. In the forecourt of the theater you will find the handprints and footprints of famous stars from every era of Hollywood embedded in concrete blocks.
For a glamorous look at Los Angeles, give Bus Charter Los Angeles a call to find out how they can help you plan your charter bus trip with a selection from their fleet of charter buses and friendly, personalized service.
Friday, January 25, 2013
Amusing yourself in Los Angeles
Los Angeles, entertainment capital of the world, is a city known the world over. The glamor and glitz of Hollywood has graced a million movies screens around the world. This huge, spread out city is best visited with a coach bus, party bus, mini bus, passenger coach or school bus
chartered from Bus Charter Los Angeles. Traffic in Los Angeles can be unpredictable, and is usually bad at the best of times, so a charter bus makes perfect sense when you’re travelling around Los Angeles as a group.
The name of Walt Disney has been synonymous with California since the 1950s. With his creation of Disneyland in Anaheim, millions of visitors from all over the world have been enthralled by their visit to this grand daddy of amusement parks. Disneyland today has grown over the years, and is now properly 2 parks in one. Easily reached by charter bus from downtown Los Angeles, Disneyland is on the must see list of every charter bus visitor to Los Angeles.
The original Disneyland is now called Disneyland Park, and houses all the old favorites that all of us grew up with. Get off your charter bus, show your tickets at the gate, and head up Main Street, that leads up the Sleeping Beauty’s Castle. Featured in more Mickey Mouse Club and Disney specials than anyone can count, Main Street is where the daily parade takes place. Perennial crowd favorite Space Mountain, in Tomorrowland, blasts visitors off on a trip to the future. For the best that Disney has to offer, your charter bus group will love Fantasyland. All your Disney favorites are here, Snow White, Pinocchio, CInderella and others. Don’t forget the ride Disneyland’s signature ride, the Matterhorn.
After the sights and sounds of Disneyland Park, your charter group will be wanting a break, so stop by Downtown Disney. Over here you can take a break, shop, dine or spend the evening hours in the House of Blues and UVA Bar. Street performers like jugglers, clowns and musicians regularly appear to entertain the guests in Downtown Disney. Be sure that your charter group stops at World of Disney, probably the best store anywhere in the world for all things Disney related.
First opened in 2001, Disney’s California Adventure adjoins Disneyland Park. Not a hit with crowds in the early days, Disney Corporation has endeavoured to redesign the park to meet with visitor expectations of the Disney experience. This park pays homage to the state of California with Golden State, Hollywood Pictures Backlot, Paradise Pier and A Bug’s Land. Aiming to both amuse and educate, along the lines of Disney’s EPCOT Center in Florida, there are great rides in here, such as Soarin’ Over California, a hang glider style ride that never fails to thrill. Fin out how movies are made in the Hollywood Pictures Backlot and let the kids run free in A Bug’s Land.
If you’re planning a group visit to Los Angeles, California, and Disneyland, give Charter Bus Los Angeles a call to find out how we can help you with our fleet of charter buses that cater to any group size and our friendly, personalized service.
chartered from Bus Charter Los Angeles. Traffic in Los Angeles can be unpredictable, and is usually bad at the best of times, so a charter bus makes perfect sense when you’re travelling around Los Angeles as a group.
The name of Walt Disney has been synonymous with California since the 1950s. With his creation of Disneyland in Anaheim, millions of visitors from all over the world have been enthralled by their visit to this grand daddy of amusement parks. Disneyland today has grown over the years, and is now properly 2 parks in one. Easily reached by charter bus from downtown Los Angeles, Disneyland is on the must see list of every charter bus visitor to Los Angeles.
The original Disneyland is now called Disneyland Park, and houses all the old favorites that all of us grew up with. Get off your charter bus, show your tickets at the gate, and head up Main Street, that leads up the Sleeping Beauty’s Castle. Featured in more Mickey Mouse Club and Disney specials than anyone can count, Main Street is where the daily parade takes place. Perennial crowd favorite Space Mountain, in Tomorrowland, blasts visitors off on a trip to the future. For the best that Disney has to offer, your charter bus group will love Fantasyland. All your Disney favorites are here, Snow White, Pinocchio, CInderella and others. Don’t forget the ride Disneyland’s signature ride, the Matterhorn.
After the sights and sounds of Disneyland Park, your charter group will be wanting a break, so stop by Downtown Disney. Over here you can take a break, shop, dine or spend the evening hours in the House of Blues and UVA Bar. Street performers like jugglers, clowns and musicians regularly appear to entertain the guests in Downtown Disney. Be sure that your charter group stops at World of Disney, probably the best store anywhere in the world for all things Disney related.
First opened in 2001, Disney’s California Adventure adjoins Disneyland Park. Not a hit with crowds in the early days, Disney Corporation has endeavoured to redesign the park to meet with visitor expectations of the Disney experience. This park pays homage to the state of California with Golden State, Hollywood Pictures Backlot, Paradise Pier and A Bug’s Land. Aiming to both amuse and educate, along the lines of Disney’s EPCOT Center in Florida, there are great rides in here, such as Soarin’ Over California, a hang glider style ride that never fails to thrill. Fin out how movies are made in the Hollywood Pictures Backlot and let the kids run free in A Bug’s Land.
If you’re planning a group visit to Los Angeles, California, and Disneyland, give Charter Bus Los Angeles a call to find out how we can help you with our fleet of charter buses that cater to any group size and our friendly, personalized service.
Thursday, January 24, 2013
Enjoy the fast paced city on a bus charter LA
No matter if you need to visit LA for business or you're scheduling a pleasure trip - the bottom line is that you need to transport a group of people and you need to do in safety, comfort and most of all, in an affordable fashion. That is why the best choice to make is to travel with a bus charter LA to assist in your planning.
A common myth about bus charters is that they aren't comfortable. Nothing could be further from the truth. Our charter buses have high back reclining seats and the interiors are definitely designed for the utmost in comfort. Our charter buses have restroom facilities, CD players, DVD players and excellent sound systems. We provide the driver that will get your coach bus group to and from every scheduled stop on time, every time.
Second in size only to New York, is LA it is a large, bustling metropolitan area in Southern California. Everything is on the grand scale in LA and there are so many things to do. This county and sprawling city is situated in an area that has worldwide for its entertainment industry, high-end shopping areas, and theme parks, making this area the setting of the best destination in California. There are neighborhoods like Beverly Hills and Hollywood that only add to the reputation of this big city. Hollywood, in Northeast Los Angeles is known for Hollywood Boulevard and the famous bronze stars with the name of famous Hollywood actors on them on the Walk of Fame.
LA is home to mega-attractions and theme parks such as Disneyland and Universal Studios Hollywood. At night, the near by Universal City Walk comes to life. The bright lights of this glittering promenade advertise the cool stores, nightclubs, eateries and movie theaters This is an entertaining place to spend a weekend while you visit on your next bus charter LA. From star-studded movie premieres to the famous neighborhoods where celebrities have made their mark, LA is a place unlike any other. Experience perfect weather, see beautiful people and enjoy the world-famous places on a bus charter LA.
Planning a group trip can be a lot of work, but choosing to travel on a bus charter LA is a simple way to get to see all the great sites in LA while not having to worry about how you are getting there. Let one of our trained reps answer all your questions and assist in helping you put together your next outing, let us design a package that fit your travel needs as well as your budget. Once you travel with a bus charter LA you and your group will never want to take your own cars again.
Second in size only to New York, is LA it is a large, bustling metropolitan area in Southern California. Everything is on the grand scale in LA and there are so many things to do. This county and sprawling city is situated in an area that has worldwide for its entertainment industry, high-end shopping areas, and theme parks, making this area the setting of the best destination in California. There are neighborhoods like Beverly Hills and Hollywood that only add to the reputation of this big city. Hollywood, in Northeast Los Angeles is known for Hollywood Boulevard and the famous bronze stars with the name of famous Hollywood actors on them on the Walk of Fame.
LA is home to mega-attractions and theme parks such as Disneyland and Universal Studios Hollywood. At night, the near by Universal City Walk comes to life. The bright lights of this glittering promenade advertise the cool stores, nightclubs, eateries and movie theaters This is an entertaining place to spend a weekend while you visit on your next bus charter LA. From star-studded movie premieres to the famous neighborhoods where celebrities have made their mark, LA is a place unlike any other. Experience perfect weather, see beautiful people and enjoy the world-famous places on a bus charter LA.
Planning a group trip can be a lot of work, but choosing to travel on a bus charter LA is a simple way to get to see all the great sites in LA while not having to worry about how you are getting there. Let one of our trained reps answer all your questions and assist in helping you put together your next outing, let us design a package that fit your travel needs as well as your budget. Once you travel with a bus charter LA you and your group will never want to take your own cars again.
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