April 2010 - Cincinnati

Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park is located on the north / northwest side of Cincinnati. What a hidden gem. It's over 200 acres of beautifully landscaped rolling countryside, dotted with ponds. Placed around the property are 58 sculptures. Most are very large and most are contemporary - but not all.

Drive it, hike it or rent an "art cart" - a golf cart all dressed up in paint. Cost is $20 for the cart and $8 / each for entry. This would be an excellent place to take a picnic and spend a few hours.

Chicago 2010

Beautiful sunny, 80 degree day for a boat tour on the Chicago.

Super interesting to see the city by boat. At least 5 different types of architecture in the buildings around the city.

Chicago 2010

Awesome 2 day trip to Chicago. Did the Frank Lloyd Wright studio and home tour in Oak Park. Not cheap... I did the interior tour only - cost was about $27. There's also a walking / outside tour.... either self-guided or with a tour.

The home / studio is in a lovely area - street lined with gorgeous big homes sitting on expansive lawns. Ah... those were the days.

Most interesting was the drafting room - held together by a series of chains and pulleys.

From there it was a fairly short drive in to the city. Dinner at Rosebud - italian restaurant (yum).