The Hidden Staircases of Silver Lake, Los Angeles, California

Combining three of my favorite things, street art, fitness and exploring, my most recent adventure took place in Silver Lake, one of LA鈥檚 most unique, and hip neighborhoods. Upon first glance, it may appear a bit on the gritty side, but a little dirt never hurt anyone, and if you dig just a little you鈥檒l find a treasure trove of one of a kind shops, restaurants and hidden gems just waiting for you to come and discover them.

LA wasn鈥檛 always the car town it is now, and at one time public transportation was the primary mode of travel. People used an extensive network of Staircases to get from their hillside homes to their transit stops. Many of these historic staircases are still in existence though these days they鈥檙e used more for fitness and #selfies聽than anything else. The challenge is finding them

Because these staircases are steep, narrow, and located within residential neighborhoods, they are often hidden from view. However, once you do locate them, they are available for public use, and many of them have been painted with bright colors and fun designs, adding an extra element of fun. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).

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Guide Name: The Hidden Staircases of Silver Lake
Guide Location: USA » Los Angeles
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Article (B))
Author: Hilary Gudgel
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Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:

Alfred Coffee
Micheltorena Stairs
Descanso Stairs
Music Box Steps
Stair Tempo Staircase
Swan Stairs
Swan Place
1802 Redesdale Avenue
1784 Rotary Drive
Dillon Street
Effie Street
Cicero Drive
Redcliff Street
Murray Drive
Berkeley Avenue
Micheltorena Street
Sunset Boulevard
Pine & Crane

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