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McMichael Canadian Art Collection- Kleinburg, ON
Much like the Hudson River School before them, the Group of Seven painted what they loved. In their case, it was the Canadian Shield, in all its glory. McMichael Gallery not only has a magnificent collection of their work, it is also the final resting place of several of the members.
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U.S. Space & Rocket Center- Huntsville, AL
If you ever dreamed of going to Space Camp as a kid, but never made it, you can visit the U.S. Space & Rocket Center as an adult. No, it's not the same- you don't get to miss school- but there are a lot of interesting space artifacts and interactive experiences.
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The Butler Institute of Art- Youngstown, OH
One of life's greatest pleasures is a pleasant surprise. Finding a fabulous collection of American Art, housed in a stunning McKim, Mead and White Beaux Arts beauty, in Youngstown, Ohio certainly falls into that category.
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DeGrazia Gallery in Sun- Tucson, AZ
I had never heard of Ettore DeGrazia before visiting his Gallery in the Sun. It was a cold day in the desert, and I was looking for something to do. What I found was almost transcendent. Admittedly, some of his pieces feel dated (creepy, large eyed children), but the gallery itself is a visually stunning work of genius.
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Clayton Mansion (Frick)- Pittsburgh, PA
There was once a time when Pittsburgh was overrun with Gilded Age mansions. Grand, elaborate estates, built by steel tycoons, located along its exclusive “Millionaire’s Row.” Now, only Henry Clay Frick’s 1892 mansion, Clayton, remains as an example of the era’s excesses.
