Kaskaskia, IL: “Liberty Bell of the West” State Historic Site

______________________ FREE HOURS: Memorial Day Weekend – Labor Day Weekend: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Closed on major holidays NOTES: *Doors are locked. Unlock the door by pressing button by the door. *Although the bell is located on Kaskaskia Island, Illinois, you must access the island by going into Missouri. … Continue reading

Hannibal, MO: Mark Twain Memorial Lighthouse

______________________ FREE NOTES: *When approaching from the north end of Main St there is 244 uphill, steps to get to the lighthouse *Cannot enter the lighthouse *There is parking available near the top *Handicapped accessible parking is available at rear entrance from Cardiff Hill Drive * FOR CHILDREN!!- The parks … Continue reading

Hannibal, MO: Mark Twain Boyhood Home & Museum (8 buildings)

______________________ COST: in 2012, according to their website: Adults (18+): $11.00 Seniors (60+): $9.00 Children (6-17): $6.00 5 and under: Free HOURS: for 2012 Monday – Friday: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. 7 days a week Closed New Year’s Day, Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas NOTES: *Allowing 1 – 1 1/2 … Continue reading

Denver, CO: Molly Brown House Museum (survivor of the Titanic)

______________________ COST: in 2013, according to their website: $8.00 for adults (13-64) $6.00 for seniors/military (65+) $4.00 for children (6-12) TOUR HOURS: Tuesday – Saturday: tours start at 10:00 a.m.; last tour starts at 3:30 p.m. Sunday: tours start at 12:00 p.m. & last tour starts at 3:30 p.m. June, … Continue reading

Alexandria, MN: Runestone Museum

______________________ COST: according to their website in 2013: Adults: $6.00 Seniors: $5.00 Student (ages 5-17): $3.00 Family: $15.00 HOURS: Summer Hours Monday – Friday: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Saturday: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Sunday: 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Winter Hours Monday – Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 … Continue reading