Mt. Airy, NC: Andy Griffith Museum

______________________ COST: Per person: $3.00 With audio guide: $5.00 HOURS: Monday – Friday: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Saturday: 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Sunday: 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Closed on Thanksgiving & Christmas NOTES: *They have a gift shop. *There is free WiFi around the museum. *You are … Continue reading

Salem, OR: Oregon State Hospital Museum of Mental Health (One Who Flew over the Cuckoo’s Nest site)

______________________ COST: General: $4.00 Seniors & Students with ID: $3.00 Youths (6-18 years): $2.00 Children under 6 years of age with an adult: Free HOURS: Tuesday, Friday, & Saturday: 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. NOTES: *They only accept cash. *When you visit, you are given an ID badge of a … Continue reading

Tujunga, CA: Elliot’s House in “E.T.”

If you saw the movie “E.T.”, you might think it’s cool to see Elliot’s house. IMPORTANT>>> This is a PRIVATE RESIDENCE. Do NOT trespass or bother the people living here! If you want to see it, be respectful & take a quick look or photo from the street…. do not … Continue reading

Cabazon, CA: Cabazon Dinosaurs (seen in Pee Wee’s Adventures)

FREE to see the big dinos from the road COST: Adults: $10.00 Children: $9.00 Children under 2: Free HOURS: Summer Daily: 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. (I believe this is correct) Winter Daily 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. NOTES: *They have a dinosaur ride for children; additional cost to ride. … Continue reading

Roscoe, IL: Historic Auto Attractions Museum — NOT just autos!

The Historic Auto Attractions Museum is not just a museum filled with old cars. Yes, it has autos that belonged to many different historical figures, but there is so much more. You can see various items that belonged to various people; such as the entire living room set from the … Continue reading