...the tar pits.  There's the Page Museum which displays the fossiles removed from the tar pits.  And there are other things to see there.  LACMA is next door and the Petersen Automotive museum is down the block.

http://www.tarpits.org/

http://petersen.org/

http://www.lacma.org

while you're in the area.  That is if you're into museums.  I've never taken a tour or been into the tar pits museum.  I'm assuming there is one.  But, I've walked by the tar pits and seen the them from the sidewalk.

If you have an interest in prehistoric history and fossils, then yes, you should go.  But, if you're expecting rides and entertainment, then take a pass.

I've visited numerous times and find it fascinating......go for a visit.

But, whatever floats your boat.

Getting all the tar off afterwards must be a bitch