Chester, IL: Cole Oyle Statue (Popeye Character)

______________________ FREE NOTES: *located at the Chester Public Library *Be sure to look for the other character statues in town: Popeye, Alice the Goon, Sea Hag & Bernard Statue, Castor Oyl & Whiffle Hen, Wimpy Statue, Olive Oyle, Swee’ Pea & Jeep, & Bluto Statue (a.k.a Brutus) LOCATION: Chester Public … Continue reading

Chester, IL: Alice the Goon Statue (Popeye Character)

______________________ FREE NOTES: *at the Chester Center *I believe this is on St Rt 3 North *Be sure to look for the other character statues in town: Popeye , Cole Oyle, Sea Hag & Bernard Statue, Castor Oyl & Whiffle Hen, Wimpy Statue, Olive Oyle, Swee’ Pea & Jeep, & … Continue reading

Chester, IL: Popeye Statue

______________________ FREE NOTES: *near the the Chester Bridge *6 foot bronze statue *Be sure to look for the other character statues in town: Alice the Goon, Cole Oyle, Sea Hag & Bernard Statue, Castor Oyl & Whiffle Hen, Wimpy Statue, Olive Oyle, Swee’ Pea & Jeep, & Bluto Statue (a.k.a … Continue reading

Chester, IL: Spinach Can Collectibles (Popeye Store & Museum)

______________________ FREE to visit; but you may want to purchase a souvenir HOURS: Monday – Friday: 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Closed on Sunday NOTES: *Small store; museum is small room in back of store LOCATION: 1001 State St Chester, Illinois PHONE: 1-618-826-4567 WEBSITE: … Continue reading

Kaskaskia, IL: “Liberty Bell of the West” State Historic Site

______________________ FREE HOURS: Memorial Day Weekend – Labor Day Weekend: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Closed on major holidays NOTES: *Doors are locked. Unlock the door by pressing button by the door. *Although the bell is located on Kaskaskia Island, Illinois, you must access the island by going into Missouri. … Continue reading