From the Wilshire/Western Metro station, catch the #720 Wilshire Metro Rapid Bus at the northeast corner heading west on Wilshire Boulevard. Depart the bus at Wilshire Boulevard and Fairfax Avenue.

At Fairfax and Wilshire, explore some of LA’s great museums. The Los Angeles County Museum of Art (5905 Wilshire Blvd.; 323/857-6000) houses a renowned collection of more than 500,000 works from ancient times to the present.

Across the street, the Petersen Automotive Museum (6060 Wilshire Blvd.; 323/930-2277) is devoted to the history of the automobile. From motorized carriages to classic hot rods, see cars owned by celebrities in the Hollywood Gallery, or spend time in the May Family Children’s Discovery Center.

Just a few blocks east from LACMA, celebrating the cultural expressions of traditional folk arts and crafts, the Craft & Folk Art Museum (5814 Wilshire Blvd.; 323/937-4230) has a permanent collection that reflects the diverse cultural groups and contemporary craft artists of the Southern California region. Across the street, the Page Museum at the La Brea Tar Pits (5801 Wilshire Blvd.; 323/934-PAGE) is home to one of the world's largest collections of Ice Age fossils, where excavations are still ongoing.

Fairfax DASH bus: Fairfax/3rd

At the northeast corner of Wilshire Boulevard and Fairfax Avenue, board the Fairfax DASH. Depart at Fairfax Avenue and 3rd Street.

With old-fashioned charm since 1934, the Farmers Market (6333 W. 3rd St.; 323/933-9211) is a great place to spend an afternoon. Enjoy breakfast or lunch from the maze of stalls, featuring fresh fruits, vegetables and the finest meats. Find a table under an umbrella, and choose from one of the many restaurants offering selections from all over the world. Before you set off, explore the shops filled with treasures from authentic arts & crafts, antiques, jewelry, clothes and souvenirs.

Located directly behind the Farmers Market, LA’s newest addition to the vast list of great shopping destinations now includes The Grove (189 The Grove Dr.; 323/900-8000). Almost a town unto itself, The Grove hosts such stores as Nike Goddess, Nordstrom’s, J. Crew, great dining options and the Pacific Movie Theaters. Need to head back to the Farmers Market? Hop on the Green Trolley that travels between The Grove and the Farmers Market.

Continue north of Fairfax Avenue and catch the "Price is Right" or “Hollywood Squares.” If you have the time and energy, be part of a "studio audience" at one of the many game shows taped at CBS Television City (7800 Beverly Blvd.; 323/575-2458). Tickets are distributed on a first-come-first-serve basis, and do not always guarantee a seat. The best way to get tickets is to write to a show or an agency in advance, or get tickets at the CBS Studio's box office Monday through Friday.