Boron, CA: Twenty Mule Team Museum

FREE HOURS: Daily: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas, & New Years Day NOTES: *They give a free sample of a borax rock as a souvenir. LOCATION: 26962 Twenty Mule Team Rd Boron, California PHONE: (760) 762-5810 WEBSITE: Twenty Mule Team Visitor Center Museum

Boron, CA: Borax Visitor Center

COST:: Motorcycles: $2.00 Automobiles: $3.00 Buses: $12.00 HOURS: Daily: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Closed major holidays NOTES: *They have life size statues of a 20 mule team & wagons outside. *Not sure if they still do this, but they use to give a free sample / souvenir of a … Continue reading

Spring Valley, CA: Deering Banjo Factory Tour

______________________ FREE HOURS: Tuesday – Friday: 1:00 p.m. NOTES: *Tours are open to the public. When I contacted them, I was told it is wiser to call ahead for a tour because some times they are full due to having large groups scheduled for a tour. LOCATION: 3733 Kenora Drive … Continue reading

Solvang, CA: Ostrichland USA

______________________ COST: Ages 13 years & over: $4.00 Ages 12 years & under: $1.00 HOURS: Daily: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. **see note** NOTES: *Hours may vary due to light of day. I believe they close by dark. *Groups of 15 or more people need to call ahead before visiting. … Continue reading

Corona, CA: Fender Guitar Visitor Center & Factory Tour

______________________ COST: Adults: $10.00 Seniors: $8.00 Teens (13-17): $6.00 Children (9-12): FREE (must be accompanied by an adult) HOURS: Visitor Center Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Factory Tour Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday: 10:00 a.m. and 11:30 a.m Closed on Wednesday NOTES: *While the Visitor … Continue reading