Anticipation is building for the space shuttle Endeavour's flight over California on Friday.

Landmarks across Southern California were making special accommodations for large crowds and opening up prime viewing spots to space enthusiasts.

At Los Angeles City Hall, officials will open the Tom Bradley Tower to view Endeavour's flyover, and they expect people to also gather at the newly opened Grand Park downtown.

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Crowds were expected at Griffith Observatory, and a free shuttle provided by Councilam Tom LaBonge will pick up people at overflow parking lots at the Greek Theatre, 2700 N. Vermont Ave.

"There have been many days of joy in the city of Los Angeles: our sports teams have brought home championships, and our Olympians have taken back gold medals. But tomorrow, this flyover by space shuttle Endeavour is going to take the cake," LaBonge said. "I hope everyone gets the chance to see it."

In Palmdale, retired workers will gather near Plant 42 where Endeavour was assembled, at Avenue N and Sierra Highway.

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In Long Beach, the Queen Mary, the floating historic landmark, is offering free admission between 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. to anyone who tells the ticket attendant the code word: "Endeavour."

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Space shuttle Endeavour: Excitement builds for Los Angeles flyover