Celebrity Picks: Wade Williams
Updated: February 20, 2007
Wade Williams, who plays Fox River Eight on "Prison Break" and appeared in "Ali" and "Jarhead," revealed some of his favorite escapes with Citysearch.
On this page:At Home: Los Angeles, On the Road.
At Home: Los Angeles
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Antelope Valley California Poppy Preserve
Read Reviews15101 W Lancaster Rd, Lancaster, CA 93534 (map)
"It's worth the one-and-a-half hour drive from L.A. north to the poppy sanctuary where you can witness and walk through the vast fields of blooming poppies and Lupines. So beautiful it'll be something you'll never forget."
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Descanso Gardens
Read Reviews1418 Descanso Dr, La Canada, CA 91011 (map)
"This is one of the best Rose Gardens in California ... beautiful expansive gardens with a varying types of Garens that blossom throughout the year. Beautiful meandering paths through gardens of differing botanical themes. They've got a beautiful display of Bulb gardens in the spring and don't miss the rose first bloom sometime in May. If you go with little ones plan to ride the best train ever for the kiddos at least five times!"
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Neptune's Net
Read Reviews42505 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA 90265 (map)
"On the weekends this is a 'nouveau Biker' hangout filled with $100,000 custom-made bikes. On the weekdays it's less crowded--a great place for a laid-back lunch. It's got fresh fried and steamed seafood. You pick the live sea food and watch as they prepare it, then enjoy watching the sun set or the surfers ride the waves on the Pacific."
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Ananda-Ashrama
Write a review5301 Pennsylvania Ave, LA Crescenta, CA 91214 (map)
"A peaceful respite in the throng of Los Angeles. It's a place to sit and be still or a place for a quiet walk. The Ashram celebrates all 'religions' and spiritualities so all are welcome to gain a little loving kindness here."
On the Road
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Alcatraz Island
Read ReviewsGolden Gate National Recreation Area, San Francisco, CA 94123 (map)
"Book the alkatraz tour early and enjoy a spooky afternoon of prison history. This is the famous prison thet was supposed to be escape proof, but were they proven wrong!"
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Circle Line Cruises - Pier 83
Read ReviewsPier 83 , New York, NY 10036 (map)
"This is the way to see Manhattan. You take a 3-hour boat tour around the island of Manhattan. It really puts the City into a beautiful perspective. Go in the evening and watch the sunset! Beautiful."
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Doc Roc Productions
Write a review423 N Main St, Tulsa, OK 74103 (map)
"Historic old honky tonk on 'the wrong side of the tracks' in Tulsa. Great venue for bands of all types. Beware the 3.2 beer!"
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Discoveryland
Write a review5529 S. Lewis, Tulsa, OK 74105 (map)
"In the summer months make the trip from Tulsa to Discoveryland for their outdoor production of Oklahoma complete with horses and cowboys and a real surry with fringe on top. A wonderful production with classy talent."
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La Caridad 78
Read Reviews2199 Broadway, New York, NY 10024 (map)
"This is another starving artist triumph. Good food, no atmosphere! Try the shreaded beef and the pork chops. The chow mein is great, too!"
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Joseph Papp Public Theatre
Write a reviewE 8th St AT 4th Ave, New York, NY 10003 (map)
"If you'd like a taste of the true theater experience try any production here. All innovative and risk-taking stuff."
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Cliff House
Read Reviews1090 Point Lobos Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121 (map)
"A beautiful classic resturaunt in an historic landmark building clinging to the Palisades overlooking the Pacific. Fantastic!"
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Old Town School Of Folk Music
Read Reviews4544 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60625 (map)
"A jewel in Chicago's crown. This is a school and music venue for the art of folk and old time music. You can learn to play anything from the washboard to the fiddle, from the banjo to the harmonica here. They also get some of the best old time, Celtic and folk musicians and bands in the country. I started playing the fiddle taking classes here!"
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Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse - Chicago
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Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Gardens
Read Reviews8525 Garland Rd, Dallas, TX 75218 (map)
"Beautiful gardens and exhibits 10 minutes from downtown Dallas. Garden lovers' delight."
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Schooner Wharf
Read Reviews202 William St, Key West, FL 33040 (map)
"Real old Key West at its best. None of the tourist trap stuff. Hang with the locals and hear the tall fish tales from the horse's mouth."
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Blazing Saddles
Write a review2715 Hyde St, San Francisco, CA 94109 (map)
"Take the ride from North Beach across the Golden Gate Bridge to Sosoleto and the ferry back to Fishermans Warf a ride you'll never forget!"
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Signature Room at the 95th
Read Reviews875 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611 (map)
"A beautiful romantic place for a lovely dinner. Have drinks and watch the sun set then dine and watch the lights of Chicago sparkle around you. Great food and service and the experience is fantastic."
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Chicago from the Lake
Read Reviews435 E Illinois St, Chicago, IL 60611 (map)
"Take this boat tour through Chicago's water courses and get great views and insites on the architecture that make Chicago so wonderful. This is a must do--especially in the WARM months!"
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Abacus
Read Reviews4511 McKinney Ave, Dallas, TX 75205 (map)
"Fine dining in Dallas. Try the Lobster shooters! Fantastic steak and seafood."
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Cucina Stagionale Restaurant
Read Reviews289 Bleecker St, New York, NY 10014 (map)
"There's always a line here for great Italian food NYC style so queue up and bring your own vino and they?ll hook you up. My favorite starving student and all round great Italian cuisine!"
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Green Mill
Read Reviews4802 N Broadway St, Chicago, IL 60640 (map)
"This is a place to listen to and enjoy the jazz. They will shoot you glances if you try to talk during the music so if you go go to listen to the real deal--everyone else there is. Best music around. Be prepared to go early to get in even earlier to get a seat."
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