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Bones and Bubbling Asphalt at La Brea Tar Pits & Museum

La Brea Tar Pits, Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles

Los Angeles has many fascinating sights, but nothing can match the history of mystery of the La Brea Tar Pits. This area of bubbling asphalt along Wilshire Blvd has intrigued scientists and visitors since it was discovered more than 100 years ago. As of today it is the only actively excavated Ice Age fossil site found in an urban location in the world.