How about a tour of Frank Lloyd Wright's Falling Water House?

I've seen it, and it's amazing.

The link:

http://www.fallingwater.org/

It looks interesting and I love looking at houses, especially houses like that.

I'm not familiar with Ohio, but the husband and I were just discussing cabin rentals on Sunday (we're in the same boat as you). It's more appealing, and usually less expensive, than a hotel. A nice quiet spot for just the two of you.

My search for "Cincinnati Ohio cabin rentals" came up with this:

http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rentals/ohio/r1134

I agree. hell even a motel 6 can be a nice break from the grind of home (especially if it is as dirty as mine LOL)

The husband isn't fond of B&Bs, though. Not sure why. Bad past life experience?

I keep talking about a long weekend up to the White Mts. One of these days.... /sigh

but sometimes they are a little heavy on the delicate antiques and lace, if you know what I mean.

There is one in Elsah, IL (along the Mississippi) that is just gorgeous, but they did overdo it on the frillies. Cool little town (though stuffy).

This is it!
http://www.bedandbreakfast.com/il-elsah-green-tree-inn.html?gclid=CMGmhNOfmL4CFcVffgodOSoA3w

...than it was 30 years ago when I stayed there with my first husband. Our room was almost completely white with lots of eyelet, lace and linen. Really adorable little place with a cute little gift shop.

Green is my favorite color, so I like that one, too.

The National Museum of the United States Air Force at Wright Patterson AFB in Dayton is superb. If it is something you're interested in, It should not be missed;

http://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/

They hold one of the only two surviving examples of the XB-70 Valkyrie, in my opinion, one of the most beautiful aircraft ever produced;

I'm originally from Dayton, but I haven't been to the Air Force museum since I was a little kid. I remember them having one of the capsules from our early space explorations.

What was the original purpose of the XB-70 Valkyrie?

A fascinating aircraft with an interesting albeit short history.

It could fly almost as high and almost as fast as the SR-71


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_American_XB-70_Valkyrie

The museum has a remarkable collection and is worth a look.

grace, speed, and power.

Come east and visit our state parks.

www.wvstateparks.com

They have lodges, cabins, and campgrounds (if you want to try roughing it!). There are parks that are as close as the Ohio River (literally in the Ohio River for Blennerhassett Island Historical Park). You can golf, hike, geo-cache, swim, bike, learn about history, photography, wildflowers, bluegrass music, birds, steam trains, sheep-shearing/carding/spinning/weaving, and fly fishing. And that's just events planned for the month of May.

Although I do believe we'd have to go for one of the lodges. My wife wouldn't go for the campgrounds.

The cottages and modern cabins are up-to-date and very nice, and you get a degree of privacy and roominess that you can't find in a lodge. I've stayed in the pioneer cabins -- no electricity or running water! - but I really enjoy cooking on a wood stove and dining by lantern. At least, I enjoy doing it for a weekend.

an overnight road trip sounds like a great idea. see some scenery, stay someplace different, enjoy a nice meal or two. Or pack a picnic (healthy even)!

Her with the new job, and me with work and school. We've been so wrapped up in trying to make our futures better that we've neglected the present.

But my wife does love the big cities.

Grant Park - everything's free and outdoors.

The "museum campus" has all the biggies - Science and Industry, The Field (natural history), Aquarium, and Planetarium are all very, very close to each other which makes deciding which one to visit pretty easy once you get into that part of Chicago.

Good luck with whatever you decide!

I had similar questions when I lived in Chicago, about where to go to a getaway. My brother and sister in law did the DUNES in Michigan.

Here are a couple of quick links. There are many other options.

http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rentals/michigan/sleeping-bear-dunes/r27139

Do you live anywhere close to one? They can be very relaxing.

many have hot tubs, and soaking under starry skies is very romantic. Do the zipline, walk to Old Man's cave.

Camping is fairly cheap, and if you can find a somewhat isolated site you can spend quality time together without dealing with crowds or schedules. Make a camp fire, have a drink (if you are so inclined) and RELAX together.

But if there are any state or national parks in your area, those can be cheap getaways if you have a tent.

I know the feeling.

Sometimes you just need to "get away" to clear your mind and spirit and come back home grateful to see it after having a break from it.

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I think we are going back some time this summer.

A little peace, a little beauty, what's not to love? Then you can go get a pork tenderloin sandwich bigger than your head.