Springfield, IL: Cozy Dog Drive In

COST: Depends on what you order to eat HOURS: Monday – Saturday: 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Closed most major holidays, including Memorial Day & Labor Day weekends NOTES: *This is the “home of the hot dog on a stick”. *They also sell souvenirs. LOCATION: 2935 So. Sixth St Springfield, … Continue reading

Benton, IL: Franklin County Historic Jail Museum

COST: Per Person: $4.00 HOURS: Wednesday – Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. NOTES: *See the cell where gangster Charlie Birger spent time & the recreated gallows where he was hung. *They have an exhibit of the radio equipment that was used during an interview with George Harrison, while he … Continue reading

Metropolis, IL: The Super Museum

COST: General Admission: $5.00 Children 5 years & under: Free HOURS: Summer Daily: 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Spring, Fall, & Winter Daily: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Closed Christmas Day NOTES: *They have various items on display, including props & memorabilia from Superman movies & the Superman TV series … Continue reading

Aurora, IL: Blackberry Farm

______________________ COST: Residents Seniors: $4.50 Adults: $5.00 Children: $4.50 Children 2 years & under: Free Non-Residents Seniors: $7.00 Adults: $8.00 Children: $7.00 Children 2 years & under: Free HOURS: Hours vary by season so it is best to check their website for the current hours NOTES: *Living history attraction of … Continue reading

Springfield, IL: Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum

______________________ COST: Seniors 62 years & up: $12.00 Adults: $15.00 Children 5-15 years: $6.00 Students: $12.00 Children 4 years & under: Free HOURS: Daily: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Closed some major holidays NOTES: *Last ticket sold at 4:00 p.m. *Parking is off of 6th St., between Madison & Mason … Continue reading