The Grove at Farmers Market, Shopping center in Los Angeles, California.
The Grove at Farmers Market is a shopping center in Los Angeles, California, combining stores, restaurants and entertainment options. The complex stretches across several blocks and is connected by walkways lined with trees and bordered by manicured lawns and seating areas.
The site opened in 2002 on a former orchard and nursery that belonged to A.F. Gilmore's dairy farm in the 19th century. The location went through several transformations before becoming a modern shopping destination that still recalls its agricultural past.
The central fountain plays songs by Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin throughout the day, drawing visitors who sit on the low walls around it to watch. Families often gather there after shopping or during a break, and the melodies create a relaxed mood in the open air.
An electric trolley connects the shopping center with the Original Farmers Market next door and runs multiple times daily in both directions. Most areas are accessible at ground level, and parking is available beneath the buildings and around the site.
Each winter a 110-foot Christmas tree is installed and artificial snowfall is produced, creating an unusual scene for Los Angeles. Visitors flock in the evening to experience the display, which transforms the palm trees into a winter setting for a few minutes.
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