Portland, OR: The Grotto

FREE, except the Grotto’s Upper Level Garden Upper Level Garden Seniors 55 years & up: $5.00 General Admission 13-54 years: $6.00 Children 6-12 years: $3.00 Children 5 years & under: Free HOURS: Mother’s Day – Labor Day Daily: 9:00 a.m. – 8:30 p.m. -Hours vary the rest of the year; … Continue reading

Brownsville, OR: “Stand By Me” Movie Locations

______________________ FREE NOTES: *Brownsville has a walking tour of the sites; this is a pdf: Historic Brownsville: Stand By Me Walking Tour (pdf) *Various scenes for the movie “Stand By Me” were filmed in this town. See link below for which scenes & their locations: bridge, treehouse, Gordie’s house, Blue … Continue reading

Milwaukie, OR: Bob’s Red Mill

______________________ FREE TOUR HOURS: Monday – Friday: 10:00 a.m. NOTES: *Tours are held at the World Headquarters; not the Visitor’s Center *Tours start at 10:00 a.m. sharp *Tour may last about 1 1/2 hours *Free samples LOCATION: 13521 Southeast Pheasant Court Milwaukie, Oregon 97222 PHONE: 1-800-349-2173 WEBSITE: Bob’s Red Mill

Bend, OR: Goody’s Chocolates

______________________ FREE self-guided tour TOUR HOURS: according to their website -“Effective October 22, 2012” Free Self-Guided: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 10:00 a.m. – 4:15 p.m. Guided Tours: $2.00 per person children 3 & under are free Saturday & Sunday: 11:00 a.m. – 4:15 p.m. Closed on major holidays. NOTES: *Tour … Continue reading

Central Point, OR: Dogs for the Deaf

______________________ FREE TOUR HOURS: Monday – Friday: 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. NOTES: *Tours last 45 minutes *Can accommodate groups up to 75 people, but call to schedule *Have parking for buses and RVs *During slow season (believe that is winter time), should call ahead to make sure there is … Continue reading