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Universal CityWalk

Universal CityWalk

Experience three blocks of big city excitement
For a concentrated dose of nightlife, dining, and oh-I-need-that shopping, be sure to visit the bustling, pedestrian-only Universal CityWalk complex. Actually, you can’t really miss it—walking routes from Universal Studios Hollywood’s main parking structure take you right through CityWalk. Plus, there’s no admission, so you can visit CityWalk even if you don’t have tickets to the theme park. Don’t miss the dancing water fountain display at its center, designed by the same folks who created the Bellagio fountains in Las Vegas. And keep an eye out for the camera crews and hosts of the TV show Access Hollywood, who regularly film segments around the theme park and CityWalk.

Not surprisingly, movies are well represented here: Grab one of the plush recliners seats at Universal Cinema, a 18-screen multiplex, plus an IMAX theatre projecting films seven stories high. And for thrills of a different kind, experience the sensation of freefalling while skydiving in a vertical wind tunnel at iFLY Hollywood. Free outdoor concerts feature lights shows and plenty of room for dancing—though you might have find someone to hold all the shopping bags you’ll be toting, what with stores like Abercrombie & Fitch, Sephora, and Billabong lining the plazas and walkways.

You won’t go hungry either. Choose from the outposts of Pink’s Famous Hot DogsVivo Italian Kitchen, Bucca di Beppo, and Antojitos, or have a sweet treat while perusing the super-cute merchandise at Hello Kitty and Friends Café and Sanrio Smile Shop. Don't miss the whimsical milkshakes and chocolates at Toothsome Chocolate Emporium & Savory Feast Kitchen, which also serves a full all-day menu. CityWalk is also home to some notable transplants from outside the Golden State, such as Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville and the first California branch of Portland’s VooDoo Doughnut.

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