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

Cabazon, CA: Cabazon Dinosaurs (seen in Pee Wee’s Adventures)

FREE to see the big dinos from the road COST: Adults: $10.00 Children: $9.00 Children under 2: Free HOURS: Summer Daily: 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. (I believe this is correct) Winter Daily 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. NOTES: *They have a dinosaur ride for children; additional cost to ride. … Continue reading

Shelburne, VT: Vermont Teddy Bear Company – TOUR

A short tour, about 30 minutes, is available at the Vermont Teddy Bear Company. Cute stop to see how teddy bears are made. The building is colorful & cute from the outside. Photo ops on site. While the factory is open 7 days a week (except certain holidays), this 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