Long Beach, WA: Jake, the Alligator Man – Marsh’s Free Museum (& Shop)

FREE, to visit HOURS: Winter (according to their website) Monday – Friday: 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. I am not sure what their hours are other times of the year NOTES: *See Jake the Alligator Man & decide if you think he is real or not. *Free seashell when you … Continue reading

Kenosha, WI: Mars Cheese Castle

FREE to visit HOURS: Daily: 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. NOTES: *Samples; helpful to decide which cheese types you like. *They sell more than cheese. LOCATION: 2800 West Frontage Rd Kenosha, Wisconsin PHONE: (855) 352-6277 WEBSITE: Mars Cheese Castle

Jackson, WY: Jackson Hole Toy Store

FREE to visit HOURS: Monday – Saturday: 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Sunday: 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. NOTES: *They have toys from around the world. *Check to see if they have the shooting gallery game available to play in the store. It cost $5.00 to play in 2016. LOCATION: … Continue reading

Litchfield, CT: Lourdes in Litchfield Shrine

FREE to visit the shrine HOURS: Gift Shop May – October Monday – Saturday: 10:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Sunday: 12:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. March – April Monday – Saturday: 10:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Sunday: 11:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. NOTES: *The shrine may be open longer than … Continue reading

Salem, MA: Wynott’s Wands

FREE to visit; price of wands varies HOURS: Monday – Thursday: 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Friday & Saturday: 12:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Sunday: 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. NOTES: *Harry Potter fans will enjoy the decor of the store & the handcrafted wizards wands. LOCATION: 127 Essex St … Continue reading