Gibsland, LA: Bonnie & Clyde Ambush Museum

COST: ? HOURS: according to their Facebook page: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, & Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Sunday: 12:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Closed on Wednesday NOTES: *Museum about Bonnie Parker & Clyde Barrow and the law enforcement officers who put an end to their spree of crime … Continue reading

Gibsland, LA: Bonnie & Clyde Ambush Site Monument

______________________ FREE NOTES: *Marker at the site where Bonnie Parker & Clyde Barrow were ambushed & killed by law enforcement *Very secluded area *At the time of writing this, the cement marker has been chipped & is in need of repair LOCATION: Highway 154 Gibsland, Louisiana from I-20 take exit … Continue reading

Burr Oak, IA: Laura Ingalls Wilder Park and Museum

Although Burr Oak wasn’t mentioned in the Little House on the Prairie books, the Ingalls family lived here for a while. Laura’s baby sister, Grace, was born while they lived in Burr Oak. Laura Ingalls Wilder’s pa helped to run The Master’s Hotel. The hotel is still here & is … Continue reading

Roscoe, IL: Historic Auto Attractions Museum — NOT just autos!

The Historic Auto Attractions Museum is not just a museum filled with old cars. Yes, it has autos that belonged to many different historical figures, but there is so much more. You can see various items that belonged to various people; such as the entire living room set from the … Continue reading

Braidwood, IL: Polk-a-Dot Drive In

Neat looking 50’s style drive-in that is along old Route 66. Being as the restaurant was closed when I was there, I can’t tell you how their food tastes. Even closed, my daughter & granddaughters enjoyed this as a place to stretch their legs & take pictures. There are various … Continue reading