Littlerock, CA: Charlie Brown Farms

Gnomes? Bunches of dolls? Betty Boop? Dinosaurs? Old fashion candy? Eat some rattlesnake meat? Okay, all that, & much more, in one place: Charlie Brown Farms in Littlerock, California This place has just about everything all in one stop. Very interesting. What can you see or shop for here? Charlie … Continue reading

Iraan, TX – Alley Oop Fantasy Land & Museum

V.T. Hamlin lived in Iraan when he created the comic Alley Oop. Some of what can be seen in the museum includes history of West Texas & Iraan, from prehistoric to modern times. The park has a dinosaur to climb on (photo op) & other stuff to do with Alley … Continue reading

Akeley, MN: Giant Paul Bunyan Statue With Outstretched Hand

Cool photo op. Huge Paul Bunyan statue has his hand outstretched. See how small you look sitting in that hand 🙂 I have heard Akeley, MN referred to as the birthplace of Paul Bunyan. Maybe this is why you will find Paul’s cradle next to the statue. ________________ FREE LOCATION: … Continue reading

Sleepy Eye, MN: Linus Statue

You can see the Linus statue in Sleepy Eye, Minnesota. Sleepy Eye is the hometown of Linus Maurer, the real life inspiration for the Peanuts character. ______ FREE LOCATION: on Highway 14, in front of the Dyckman Library. The address for the library is 345 West Main Street. WEBSITE: Sleepy … Continue reading

Covington, KY: Carroll Chimes Bell Tower (Glockenspiel) “Pied Piper”

This glockenspiel clock tower chimes on the hour, April through December. The Carroll Chimes bell tower has mechanical figures that show the story of the Pied Piper. Located in Main Strasse Village. Main Strasse Village is a restored 19th century German village. _________________________ FREE LOCATION: Main Strasse Village, next to … Continue reading