Im going to be moving out to la to start sci-arc in the fall and am driving from NJ. Any interesting stops to take or great buildings to see? Im taking 70 west the whole way which takes me through pittsburg, indianapolis, st louis, denver, vegas, then to la.
* St. Louis (surprising for a 'flyover' state)
* Colorado, anywhere in the mountains
* Definitely Vegas, try to hit the Grand Canyon only if you've got
a couple extra dys
* Go see some of the later In-N-Out Burgers when you get to L.A.
Hey BOSSMAN, is the Big Texan still standing in Amarillo?
ok, in St Louis, do check out the Arch (don't just "see" it -- go up in it too -- pretty cool). Then head to Ando's Pulitzer Museum (which is only open wed and sat, so plan accordingly) and Cloepfil's Contemporary Art Museum in Grand Center (Washington / Spring). After, go for a beer at the Tap Room at 21st / Locust and ponder the experience.
On your way here, take a slight detour and check out Columbus, IN. Lots of fantastic mid-century/moderate modern stuff. Great vision on the city's part.
If you happen to be in Columbus for lunch, stop at:
Thurman Cafe
183 Thurman Ave
Columbus, OH 43206
(614) 443-1570
The burgers are huge and delicious. I made a pit stop there from Indy to DC last year.
If you have a little extra time, you can deviate south to Cincinnati (take 71 south@ cinci. and then 74 up to Indy) there are some great new buildings there.
Driving across the U.S.
Im going to be moving out to la to start sci-arc in the fall and am driving from NJ. Any interesting stops to take or great buildings to see? Im taking 70 west the whole way which takes me through pittsburg, indianapolis, st louis, denver, vegas, then to la.
moab, utah
last dollar saloon in telluride - then west to moab.
Stop in Salina, KS and get a few dozen burgers at the Cozy Inn. Yum.
Make sure you see the Arch in St. Louis.
you should go see principia college outside of st. louis.
all done by maybeck. better than burgers. just beware of the children of the corn students.
too bad you're not doing the southern route, i stayed in austin and spent a couple nights at arcosanti (zombie land).
anyway, i should have gone to marfa.
the giant sheet metal cross west of amarillo, TX and the leaning water tower near by.
Arches State Park along the Colorado River
city museum in st louis, downtown denver, ghost towns in the mountains are cool (ashcroft by aspen)
* St. Louis (surprising for a 'flyover' state)
* Colorado, anywhere in the mountains
* Definitely Vegas, try to hit the Grand Canyon only if you've got
a couple extra dys
* Go see some of the later In-N-Out Burgers when you get to L.A.
Hey BOSSMAN, is the Big Texan still standing in Amarillo?
ok, in St Louis, do check out the Arch (don't just "see" it -- go up in it too -- pretty cool). Then head to Ando's Pulitzer Museum (which is only open wed and sat, so plan accordingly) and Cloepfil's Contemporary Art Museum in Grand Center (Washington / Spring). After, go for a beer at the Tap Room at 21st / Locust and ponder the experience.
On your way here, take a slight detour and check out Columbus, IN. Lots of fantastic mid-century/moderate modern stuff. Great vision on the city's part.
If you happen to be in Columbus for lunch, stop at:
Thurman Cafe
183 Thurman Ave
Columbus, OH 43206
(614) 443-1570
The burgers are huge and delicious. I made a pit stop there from Indy to DC last year.
If you have a little extra time, you can deviate south to Cincinnati (take 71 south@ cinci. and then 74 up to Indy) there are some great new buildings there.
The Big Texan is a staple in Amarillo - I just wish the place didn't smell like sulfer - I always get a headache driving through there.
what about good places to go out at night?
what's the 'big texan'? i never really stop in amarillo except to just get gas.
columbus indiana...old school modernism
Chicago
Zion national park (arches is good too)
the twin cities are supposed to be great too
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