Gold Pyramid

A very interesting and informative tour by the owners’ son Rocco, very nice people that open up their own home to educate people of the Egyptian culture and showcase their family collection. It’s cool to see they are going to market a 1000-​year old beer. Not to miss is their gift shop with some fun souvenirs at affordable prices.
On the day of our tour, they even had a big car show, a nice added bonus.
Highly recommended to anyone with a curious mind.

Always drove past this a couple times a week as a kid. One day, I finally decided to check it out. Pretty cool if you’re not used to seeing a random gold pyramid in the middle of the Chicago suburbs. Learned a few things I never would have known. Great field trip!

We had a blast at The Gold Pyramid yesterday! It was very informational, and the owners were so frickin nice!!! I would definitely recommend this place if you have never gone, or if it’s been awhile! The tomb at the end is pretty cool.

This was way more fun and interesting than we expected.
Now you have to find history and architecture and somebody spending millions? of dollars to replicate their version of Egyptology in Wadsworth, IL fun and interesting to start with, but the owner’s youngest son, Rocko, does a fantastic job. Rocko lived this project and his parents interest in all things Egypt his entire adult life.
I’d like to add a nod to Eric E’s excellent review last week, he must have been on our tour. I don’t have a lot to add frankly, other than our own dawdling experience at about one and a half to two hours. We had driven by here occasionally over 30 years and always wondered WHAT was going on out there.
Rocko lived in this home during it’s construction in the 70’s from around 8. He inherited his parents interest in all things Egyptian WAY more than his older brother’s and sisters, and tells a fascinating tale of the constant construction of this home and outlying building/​statues to today. We thought Rocko had a great sense of humor and really holds this whole project with great respect, but also lightly. We met his mother during the tour and she is lovely and we would probably still be talking with us if her ten year old blonde security boy scout hadn’t done his job and moved us along.
There is ample time to ask MANY questions like our group did in several different settings.
Walking is not strenuous. There are several flights of stairs without handicapped lifts, and the tomb could be tough to negotiate if in a wheelchair.
The property is available for private parties, and I bet Rocko and The Shanty Restaurant know how to throw a party. It is also VERY windy out there fyi.
Goldstar does occasionally run these tickets for a net of $ 9. Just do it.

If you’ve been on this tour here there’s no reason for giving less than 4 stars.
Led by the owners son, the tour begins at the gift shop near the front of the property, then meanders past the large Ramses II statue, down the driveway over the mote and into the Gold Pyramid house. Once inside the narrator (son) gives a very informative background speech/​slideshow of the home, history and his family. He also allows generous time for questions, which our group had plenty of. This portion of the tour was about 20 – 30 minutes. After that the tour is split in two (probably depending on size). Half go into a display room to see their personal collection of Egyptian antiquities, the other half is led up to the second floor to see that floor. Once done with one half, you go to the other.
You get a pretty neat view of the living room, dining room, kitchen, ground floor and display room. You’re given ample time to walk through and there is no rush. When upstairs we were greeted by the owner (wife) who pointed out several pieces of décor and explained each. She also was gracious with answering questions or just talking about the history of the house. After viewing the inside of the house you walk back up the driveway to their King Tuts tomb that resides underground. Looking at the property from the main gate on Dillys Rd you have no idea this exists. The tomb is a great recreation of Tut’s actual burial chamber with other copies of antiquities.
On our way out we stopped in the gift shop where we picked up a couple of inexpensive things. The owner also gave our son three free books, which capped a really cool and fun trip. Books aside, we definitely got a lot more than expected here. Cheers to the owners for sharing such a rare treasure!

Always worth stopping once. If you have not seen this house built by an eccentric you should. I wish I were rich and could build myself a bat cave. Just saying.

Believed to be the largest 24 karat gold-​plated object in North America is the home of an Armenian garage builder and his family. This is open for group tours weekly and hosts private events (*raises eye brows*)
The Golden Pyramid is an extravagant and eccentric private pyramid home, which consists of a 17,000 square ft. 6-​story structure on an island surrounded by a moat containing a replica of King Tut’s tomb, a 64 ft. tall replica of Ramses II statue, and a driveway with 80 stone Sphinxes. The walled property also features a triple-​pyramid garage to the left of the main pyramid residence.
The pyramids and statue are easily seen far outside the walls surrounding the property decorated with hieroglyphics, Egyptian busts; the home and grounds certainly stand out in the rural fields and hills of the immediate area.
I found it impressive at its opulence (it’s quite impressive inside and out), but kind of creepy. Maybe I watched Indiana Jones movies too often. They say the family built it to live in because they believe in energy released from pyramids.
I think it’s more of a testament to their belief in Egytology and love for a certain era and culture. I’d definitely recommend one checking it out. It’s a one of a kind home.

On a recent drive back from Chicago, the boy made us take an alternate route home to «show me something». Which usually ends disappointingly.
We’re driving along the country road and all the sudden… There it was. Totally bizarre. I am from the area and had never heard of this place. It wasn’t open so I couldn’t go in. Checked the website and they have tours and you can even rent space inside the pyramid for parties, etc.
This is a total roadside attraction and I am a sucker for them. I was a little disappointment with the depth on information on the website, but it totally makes me even more curious. I will be taking a tour and shall report back. But, if you ever find yourself between Chicago and Milwaukee with a few minutes to burn, give it a drive by.