Huntington Gardens 2: Heading Indoors

So I've already heard about some friends who have been so inspired by my last Huntington Gardens posting that they've planned dates to go (if you aren't one of those people, you should really become one).  I must say it's amazing for me to know that 1) people are actually reading my blog other than my family (who I'm not sure has read this since the first post) and my boyfriend (who is obligated) and 2) it's actually somewhat effective in inspiring people to find things in LA that they've never known about.

But enough with the self-aggrandizing.  Let's take this story inside...

Where were we?

The main house was grand, but unfortunately didn’t offer anything to touch (and I like to touch).

Next stop was the Library, where the books were really old.  But apparently not so old that they didn’t have comic books.

And of course, if we’re talking really old, check out this bible that was 500 years old.  It’s kind of a big deal. 

But still... everything was behind rope and glass and I wanted to use some senses other than my crappy sight that requires my nerdy (but Chanel chic) glasses. So, our next stop was the green house, which had the smelliest plant I had ever smelled.  It was so smelly, that after I took a whiff, I had to run to another better smelling plant and dig my nose into it just to get the previous smell out.

The moral being, be careful what you wish for.

And to satisfy my inner child, our last stop was at the children’s gardens.  Where I FINALLY was able to touch and play.

While we were busy playing, apparently the guards were busy closing up the gardens and somehow missed us.  In order to get out, we had to hop the gates, but luckily they were kids size and only took a little extra climbing.

TIP: The park is hundreds of acres and the park closes at 4:30, so to really take advantage of all the gardens and library has to offer, show up early in the day.

TIP:  For a little side trip, drive by the Gamble House.  It’s an architectural gem.  Even if you don’t get there in time to go inside, you can still walk around the grounds.