The names on the Hollywood Walk of Fame are engraved on star-shaped designs on tiles, which are then set into the sidewalk, creating a display of Hollywood's most famous stars that everyone can see. The Hollywood Walk of Fame is in the heart of Hollywood on Hollywood Boulevard and the neighboring side streets. The best time of day to visit is in the morning or the afternoon so that if you want to take photos, the light is better. A weekday morning is ideal if you wan to avoid the weekend crowds.

Stars are given to exemplars in the category of television, radio, film, music, and drama, so chances are you can see one of your favorite stars in any category of the arts with a trip to the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Some of the fun of the Hollywood Walk of Fame is walking up and down the sidewalk, looking for a certain star's name, finding it, and then showing your family and friends. But if you want to save a lot of time, or if you are only hunting for one star in particular, you can access a Hollywood Walk of Fame directory on the Internet.

Another good reason to head to the Hollywood Walk of Fame is if you happen to be in the area when a new star is added. It is a great chance to see one of your favorite stars in person as they receive one of the highest honors in the industry. Anytime is a good time to visit the Hollywood Walk of Fame, though, an attraction that commemorates some of the most important stars of our time.

There's no charge to check out the Hollywood Walk of Fame ? after all it's on the public sidewalks. But if you are in the area, you should also visit the world renown Grauman's Chinese Theatre, where you can enjoy a movie, take a tour and see the star's handprints in the cement outside the entrance.