Frederick, MD: Francis Scott Key Gravesite (Mount Olivet Cemetery)

FREE HOURS: Daily: 7:00 a.m. – Sunset NOTES: *Francis Scott Key, author of the national anthem, “The Star-Spangled Banner”, is buried here. *Francis Scott Key’s grave and monument is near the gate to the cemetery. *People interested in history may be interested in their self guided tours; they do have … Continue reading

Dublin, OH: Field of (Giant) Corn

FREE HOURS: Anytime NOTES: *There are 109 ears of corn statues; each stands 6 feet 3 inches tall. LOCATION: Frantz Park 4995 Rings Rd Dublin, Ohio PHONE: WEBSITE: Dublin Arts Council: Field of Corn

Knoxville, TN: Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame

COST: Seniors 62 years & up: $5.95 General Admission 16-61 years: $7.95 Children 6-15 years: $5.95 Children 5 years & under: Free HOURS: May – Labor Day Monday – Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Labor Day – April Tuesday – Friday: 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Saturday: 10:00 a.m. … Continue reading

Memphis, TN: Crystal Shrine Grotto

FREE HOURS: Daily: 7:00 a.m. – Dusk NOTES: *The shrine & crystal cave were constructed by hand in the 1930s. LOCATION: 5668 Poplar Ave Memphis, Tennessee PHONE: WEBSITE: Memorial Park Funeral Home & Cemetery: Crystal Shrine Grotto

Elk City, OK: Ackley Park

FREE to visit the park COST: Centennial Carousel Per Ride: $1.00 Choctaw Express Miniature Train Per Ride: $0.50 Putt-Putt Golf Adult: $2.00 Children: $1.00 HOURS: Carousel, Train, & Mini Golf Memorial Day weekend – Labor Day weekend Daily: 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. NOTES: *The park also has a swimming … Continue reading