Art Deco Walking Tours
Posted Thursday, June 19, 2008, 10:30 PM by Lonely Planet
If you're strapped for cash and can't afford to travel right now, here's a tip - check out the walking tours available in your home town. I recently did an Art Deco walking tour in my city and it was like seeing a whole other version of it. Who knew there were such sleek and curvy architectural gems languishing between the Starbucks and the Foot Lockers? You can stride amongst the Deco in Miami of course, a city renowned for its Deco buildings, but such tours are also happening in Napier, Los Angeles, Sydney, you name it. So go on, pony up a few bucks and canter through your city on a whole other track.
- Dee Dee Luxe
Labels: Art Deco, Los Angeles, Miami, Napier, Sydney, walking
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Cool tip, Ive been trying to find a way to "travel" in my own city.
Usually we travel to distant places but we don't know our own city, pity but true.
Glasgow is also worth a visit for viewing art deco design. Charles Rennie MacIntosh, an architect from the turn of the 20th century, was one of the spear headers of the Art Deco era. His influence can be seen across Glasgow. Notable places to visit would be the Willow Tea Room, which he designed and the Glasgow School of Art.
I didn't know Miami was known for Art Deco. How interesting.
That's great advise. My hometown is currently undergoing a lot of arts-led regeneration and it is fascinating to see the works of world-renowned artists appearing around the town.
Check it out:
http://gatwickairporthotels.wordpress.com/2008/06/30/explore-the-garden-of-england/
Well this is an excellent way to explore the place we live in from a different angle. Great idea.
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