Bensalem, PA: National Shrine of St. Katharine Drexel

FREE HOURS: Daily: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. NOTES: *Saint Katharine Drexel is entombed here. *There is a Apache Burden Basket next to the crypt where you can leave your thoughts or prayers written down. The sisters pray over the notes left in the basket. *They also have an artifact … Continue reading

Edison, NJ: Edison Tower & Thomas Edison Center at Menlo Park

COST: Per Person: $5.00 HOURS: Museum Thursdays – Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. NOTES: *I believe, the world’s largest light bulb at the top of the Edison Tower memorial is lit at night, but their website/blog says it is lit from dawn until dusk. *They have a gift shop. … Continue reading

Kill Devil Hills, NC: Wright Brothers National Memorial

COST: Adults: $7.00 Children: Free HOURS: Daily: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Closed on Christmas NOTES: *Along with the Wright Brothers Monument, there are reconstructed 1903 camp buildings, a visitors center, sculpture representing the day of flight, & the spots of take off & landing of the flight at this … Continue reading

Vicksburg, MS: Vicksburg National Military Park & Cemetery

COST: Per Vehicle (up to 6 people): $12.00 Motorcycle: $7.00 HOURS: Daily: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, & New Year’s Day NOTES: *Entrance pass is good for 7 days. *You can do a self guided tour or check their website or in the Visitor Center for guided … Continue reading