Get Out of Town!

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter adds to the charm of Burbank's neighboring theme park, Universal Studios Hollywood.

Since beginning this occasional column more than six years ago, Get Out of Town! has recommended places, events and experiences both nearby and far...

The recently opened contemporary art museum in downtown Los Angeles houses one of the greatest collections of postwar visual art.

The Keith Haring exhibit, "Art Is For Everybody," at The Broad Museum in downtown Los Angeles is a colorful and stimulating way to beat the heat and experience some art while not requiring a long drive. Coupled with a stop at nearby Mexicali Taco & Co., one has the makings of a great way to Get Out of Town.

Located in Burbank's backyard, the Theodore Payne Foundation in Sun Valley boasts Wildflower Hill, showcasing several varieties of now-blooming wildflowers, along with a demonstration garden, an education center and a nursery for those interested in learning more about and planting their own California native plants and wildflowers.

It wouldn't be summer without an evening of al fresco dining and music under the stars at The Hollywood Bowl.

A eight hour drive from Burbank, the North Rim of the Grand Canyon provides a unique and less crowded experience of one of the most popular National Parks in the country.

For those of us who reside in Southern California, the allure of the cooler and rainier climes of San Francisco and the...

With well-maintained gardens, a stellar library and art collection and the famous Rose Garden Tea Room, The Huntington Library, Art Collections and Botanical Gardens provide year-round enjoyment for visitors.

Live music shows are back and the City of Los Angeles has a whole summer's worth of free outdoor concerts to share. Ethio Cali,...