Tagged With "County Clare"
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Re: Los Angeles County Museum of Art (Where Gumbo was #85)
I last visited the LACMA about 10 years or so ago, when they had a special King Tut exhibit. When I lived in LA I enjoyed going to the museum from time to time. It has a great collection and is well run, but after the Getty complex in Brentwood was built, I preferred visiting it because of the sheer beauty of its buildings, landscapes and views. I don't ever recall seeing that roof but my eyes might have been glazed over as they often are after a day of museum visiting. A nice puzzle and...
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Re: Los Angeles County Museum of Art (Where Gumbo was #85)
Great Reveal!The museum is not too far from the famous Canters Deli on Fairfax . http://www.cantersdeli.com/home
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Re: Los Angeles County Museum of Art (Where Gumbo was #85)
Another of my old stomping grounds, Rob. I once did some repair of wallcoverings in Cantor's and since they never close, I just went about my business surrounded by diners. Closer to the LACMA and a place I love even better, with fond memories from my childhood, is "The Original" Farmer's Market, a local institution also on Fairfax, where my G.Aunt Ruth took me. Memory Lane. http://www.farmersmarketla.com/
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Re: Los Angeles County Museum of Art (Where Gumbo was #85)
TravelRob - since you brought up the Farmers Market - here is my blog piece on the Farifax District in LA: http://travels2ndhalf.blogspot...airfax-district.html
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Re: Los Angeles County Museum of Art (Where Gumbo was #85)
Sorry, PortMoresby I misread the comments,
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Re: Apr. 14, 2016: Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas!
Great photos and info on that iconic sign! On my last trip to Las Vegas, I found that the city is a very interesting place to walk. Because the airport is so close to the strip, I even walked there for my return flight home. Amazing what a different perspective you get when walking.
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Re: Relaxing in Pennsylvania's Amish Countryside
Looks like a fun escape! Bet it felt great to get away, too.
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Phil's Fish Market and Eatery
DrFumblefinger visits a Monterey County seafood classic—Phil's located in Moss Landing, north of Monterey, and serves excellent seafood!
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Ireland wants its own 'Lake Como'
Plans are underway for careful development of historic Lough Derg in western Ireland, with a stated goal to avoid overcommercialization.
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Two Museums and a Hike in Westchester County, NY
Jonathan L visits historical, cultural and outdoor activity sites in Westchester County
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Re: Two Museums and a Hike in Westchester County, NY
Enjoyed your Cliffs Notes history lesson on Horace Greeley that inspires readers to learn more. Another in the series of your educational stories. Thanks, JL. I look forward to your next travel experience that you will share with all of us.
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The Sacramento Valley Museum
A community museum in a preserved early 20th century high school makes a quick trip to Williams, California doubly worthwhile for PortMoresby.
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Railroad museum joins Underground Railroad
The physical railroads played a part in the Underground Railroad, which will be explored by new exhibits at the B&O Railroad Museum in Maryland.
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Gold Mining History in Auburn, California
Jonathan L visits California history in Auburn, California
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On the Arts Trail in Sydney
Footloose in his adopted home town, Barry Barford takes a look at what Sydney has to offer for lovers of the arts.
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B&O Railroad Museum, Baltimore
One of America's most significant railroad history museums is at the site where American railroad history began
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Huntington Beach, California: Love Along the Ocean
Samantha loves seeing the Ocean while visiting CA. On her last trip, she and her husband visited Huntington Beach. It is a great place to think, relax, and find some peace.
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Re: Huntington Beach, California: Love Along the Ocean
It does indeed have a sister city in Australia, Samantha - Manly, a beachside suburb of Sydney that's home to the Australian Open of Surfing.
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Welcome to Nevada!
Samantha and her husband share pictures from the Nevada state line, as they continue their quest to visit every state.
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Lackawanna County: Art, Architecture, Magic
Stephanie shares some of the many interesting sights in Scranton and Lackawanna County.
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Trim Castle, Ireland
Ireland's largest Anglo-Norman castle was the scene of this weeks puzzle. Read on for its fascinating history.
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Relaxing in Pennsylvania's Amish Countryside
Stephanie escapes the Covid world for a great vacation in Lancaster County, the Amish region of Pennsylvania.
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Missoula County Courthouse, Montana
This elegant building sits in downtown Missoula. More than a hundred years old, it's on the National Register of Historic places.
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Montgomery County, Maryland—So Much to Do!
Stephanie shares some of the highlights and attractions of her visit to Montgomery County in Maryland.
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Re: Montgomery County, Maryland—So Much to Do!
How was that blackberry blossom? Looks too lovely to drink!
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Discovering Orroroo, South Australia
Orroroo boasts several landmarks that are worth exploring, each with its own unique story, as Barry Barford discovers while touring South Australia.
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Buddhas and Art in Ukiah, California
Jonathan L visits Ukiah, California to see a monastery and a museum