Chapter 5: The North American Manufacturing Core

TOURISTS

Tourists who come around the San Fernando Valley will find this place enjoyable. First, there is Universal Studios, Citi Walk, Six Flags Magic Mountain, and the Japanese Garden.

Here is an interactive link to look closely at each area of the San Fernando Valley.
http://thevalley.net/visitors 

The link below is a guide for tourists to get a brief idea of special places to dine, sleep, shop and more.
http://www.discoverlosangeles.com/guides/neighborhoods/san-fernando-valley/san-fernando-valley-guide.html

Below is a map of attractions, venues and shopping destinations.

CLICK HERE to view a larger map.

Attractions	Hotels	Restaurants	Bars/Lounges	Shopping
Live Theatre	Golf	Hiking	Public Transit	Airports

ECONOMY

There are many different companies that work in the valley. For example, multiple music recording studios, television productions, motion pictures, and big time names including, CBS Studio Center and Warner Bros. Also, there is the famous Walt Disney Company and ABC network.

Additionally, here is a link in regards to the Economy in the San Fernando Valley

http://www.bestplaces.net/economy/city/california/san_fernando

"The Valley was previously known for advances in aerospace technology and nuclear research by companies such as Lockheed, Rocketdyne and its Santa Susana Field Laboratory, Atomics International, Litton Industries, Marquardt, and TRW's predecessor Thompson Ramo Wooldridge"(Wikipedia, 2012)

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Url Sources:

Pictures: http://www.discoverlosangeles.com/guides/neighborhoods/san-fernando-valley/valley-map.jsp

Facts:

http://voices.yahoo.com/the-history-san-fernando-valley-83911.html?cat=16
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San_Fernando_Valley