Golden, CO: Colorado School of Mines Geology Museum

______________________ FREE HOURS: Monday – Saturday: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Sunday: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. NOTES: *Very few parking spaces; enter parking lot from 13th St. Parking on the street requires getting a parking permit from a kiosk; not sure if permit is needed for their lot. There … Continue reading

Easton, PA: The Crayola Experience

______________________ COST: in 2013, according to their website: Ages 2 – 64: $12.00 Seniors (ages 65+): $11.00 Military Discount: $11.00 Infants (under 24 months): Free HOURS: Memorial Day – Labor Day: 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Hours vary at other times of the year – see their website NOTES: *They … Continue reading

CLOSING March 2015 – Intercourse, PA: Intercourse Pretzel Factory Tour

******* Sadly, they have posted on their website that they will be closing March 28, 2015. They have been in business for 19 1/2 years. ______________________ FREE TOUR HOURS: Hours vary; see website: Tour hours Closed on Sunday NOTES: *Tours last about 12 – 15 minutes *Filming is not allowed … Continue reading

Lititz, PA: Julius Sturgis Pretzel Bakery

______________________ COST: in 2013, according to their website: Adults: $3.00 Children: $2.00 TOUR HOURS: Martin Luther King Jr Holiday – March 15th: 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. March 16 – December 31: 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Closed Sundays Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day. Does not … Continue reading

Bandon, OR: West Coast Game Park Safari

A chance to walk among exotic, free roaming animals. During your visit, you may see animals such as tigers, bears, snow leopards, chimps, black panthers, cougars, lynx, camels, & zebras. At various times (often), the employees allow you to have up close encounters & pet babies. The babies may be … Continue reading