Lining the sidewalks of Hollywood Boulevard are the names of all the famous stars of years past and present. You can find all your favorite stars' names there, whether they are actors, musicians, directors, or anything to do with show business. A personal favorite was seeing John Lennon's star in front of Capitol Records. Another favorite, Regis Philbin, was right in front of the Jimmy Kimmel Theatre. Be sure your camera has lots of room for photos! Overlooking Hollywood Blvd is the famous Hollywood sign. A very cool sight! Also lining Hollywood Boulevard are some unique shops and souvenir stores that you should check out. I noticed it is a great area to shop for shoes! There were a lot of stores featuring some very unusual but fashionable styles. Definitely a different experience for a Midwestern gal like me!

As I walked along from Capitol Records to the West, I came upon the Kodak Theatre and Grauman's Chinese Theatre, which are right next to each other. There were a lot of people gathered in the area taking photos with people dresses up as different characters such as Michael Jackson, Batman, Elvis, and many others. It was a fun place to be! Also a small side note about the traffic - The traffic is very slow-moving through all of L.A. so be sure and allow plenty of time for travel.

You can stroll along the walk and check out all the different footprints of your favorite stars. They have stars dating back to the 50s as well as stars from the present day Hollywood. Also check out you favorite stars! This inexpensive place is fun and always enjoyable to take a walk along!

Getting a star isn’t all that easy. The Walk of Fame Committee meets annually and receives over 100 nominations a year. The sponsor must fill out a nomination form and include bodies of the artists work, like CD’s, DVD’s, etc., plus a biography and any community and/or civic-oriented activities. If the nominee is chosen, they have to agree to attend the unveiling ceremony. Oy Vey, sounds like a lot of work.

The Walk of Fame is by far one of the most-visited spots in Hollywood. You can see everyone from Joanne Woodward, who was the very first recipient to receive a star, to John Wayne, Elton John, Renée Zellweger, and so on. New 2006 recipients include Charlize Theron, Ray Romano, Judge Judy, and Mathew Broderick.

The area around the walk of fame used to be a hotbed of drug addicts and homeless people, but the city has cleaned it up and maintained it to be a nice tourist spot. Just keep a hold of your belongings and don’t talk to strangers.

There’s Mann’s Chinese Theater, The Hollywood Wax Museum, and Ripley’s Believe it or Not Museum also lining the sides of Hollywood Boulevard. The Kodak Theater, where the Academy Awards is held, is also a main attraction.

I advise to only go during daylight hours and try to park down the street for free. The parking lots around Mann’s Chinese Theater will pre-charge you for the entire day, even if you’re only there for an hour. Don't get taken.