This piece of public art is called “Liberation” and was created by Brandon Roth as part of the Urban Trees 7 Collection. And now for some (more) clues:

This city (and the surrounding area) is home to tons of wildlife. Literally. They have all kinds of animals.

The surfing is great and there are kayaks for everyone.

Where else will you find a restaurant owned by Jim Croce’s widow?

If you said “San Diego” then congratulations on being the smartest person alive. And I mean that.

San Diego may very well be the best city in America. No, I don’t live there. The weather in San Diego is perfect and the people are friendly. There is a lot to do and the local sports teams are just good enough that your favorite team will come play them.

Did I mention the weather?

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Photo: Port of San Diego via Flickr

This public art is located in a city park, but it’s not the only colorful thing being photographed there. The park features a botanical garden and is frequented by celebrities and their families.

Does that make the location too easy?

Here are some hints:

If you are at this park, presumably with your kids (though not required) you can travel a short (relative) distance to the following tasty treats, Il Cono Gelateria and Millions of Milkshakes. That’s what we call a win-win.

If you want something with a bit more garlic try The Stinking Rose — everything is made with garlic, even the ice cream!

There is also plenty of shopping to do on one of the most famous streets in America.

Have you guessed it? If you said the Beverly Gardens Park, home of the bi-annual “Affair in the Garden” art festival, in Beverly Hills, California, then you’ve probably been there before. That’s okay, you still win the prize (there is no prize).

The park features a jogging path, a lot of public art and a pond. Beverly Hills features a lot of stuff that I can’t afford.

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Photo: prayitno via Flickr

It’s one of the most expensive places in the world to live, but it doesn’t have to cost you a fortune to hangout in New York City. Spend your visit trolling the free sites and you’ll come home with just as many photos, memories, and blisters as the next guy – but more money in your pocket. Here’s some great things to see that won’t cost you a dime.

1. City Hall Park

Often filled with public art and always offering a place to sit around a pretty waterfall in the middle of the Financial District, City Hall park is a free spot to relax downtown.

2. St Paul’s Chapel

Across the street from the World Trade Center, the “Ground Zero Church” is free to visit but does accept donations to help support the memorials and exhibits honoring the victims, survivors, and rescue workers of 9/11. Read More »

In Austria there is a lake that isn’t. That is, during the winter it is a grass-filled valley full of hiking trails and benches, and during the summer the snow melts and the valley becomes Austria’s Green Lake full of clear, green water. Also, grass, hiking trails and benches.

Sounds amazing. Have any of you ever been?

Despite all of the words beneath it, this post is a Wordless Wednesday entry.

Photo: Alex Barth via Flickr