I-20 (E. of Owenton, TX, E. of US Hwy 271): Oil Derricks Picnic Area

exact location unconfirmed This one has individual picnic tables placed under structures designed to look like oil derricks. Located on on I-20, east of Owentown, east of exit for US Hwy 27. Last I knew, there are no restrooms. ___________________ FREE LOCATION: exit from I-20, east of Owenton, TX or … Continue reading

Manteo, NC: Roanoke Island Festival Park

(* Visit to Roanoke Island Festival Park in Manteo) COST:: Adult: $10.00 Youth 3-17 yrs: $7.00 Child 2 yrs & under: Free HOURS: 2017 February – December Daily: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. NOTES: *Be sure to check their site to see if a discount is available. LOCATION: 1 Festival … Continue reading

Nevis, MN: World’s Largest Tiger Muskie Statue

That’s one big fish! Photo op with this roadside attraction: the world’s largest Tiger Muskie. ________________ FREE LOCATION: Nevis Park Nevis, MN WEBSITE: Nevis Civic and Commerce

Akeley, MN: Akeley Paul Bunyan Historical Museum

The museum holds a collection of pictures & artifacts from the past of Akeley, MN. It’s not a museum dedicated to Paul Bunyan. But I believe you can get a child’s version of the story of Paul Bunyan from the museum. _________ NOT sure if free; if there is a … Continue reading