Amarillo, TX: The Big Texan Steak Ranch (Home of the Free 72oz Steak)

______________________ FREE / COST this is a restaurant & roadside attraction; you can look around & snap some photos for free HOURS: Daily: 7:00 a.m. – 10:30 p.m. NOTES: *There is a 27′ tall dinosaur statue outside, fondly referred to as Big Tex-Rex. *They have a live rattlesnake in the … Continue reading

Oracle, AZ: Biosphere 2

______________________ COST: Seniors 62 years & up: $18.00 Adults: $20.00 AAA Members: $18.00 Military: $18.00 Children 6–12 years: $13.00 UA Student/Faculty with Catcard: $10.00 HOURS: Daily: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. NOTES: *Tours last approximately 60-75 minutes. *Tours start approximately every 30-45 minutes. *Guided tours are given from 9:30 a.m. … Continue reading

Cullman, AL: Ave Maria Grotto ( “Jerusalem in Miniature” )

______________________ COST: Seniors: $5.00 Adults: 7.00 Children 6-12 years: $4.50 AAA Members: $5.00 HOURS: Daily: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. NOTES: *You might want to be prepared with bug spray in case of mosquitoes. *The 4 acre park has 125 miniature reproductions of some of the most famous buildings & … Continue reading

Abilene, KS: World’s Largest Spur

______________________ NOTES: *This is big enough that a semi-truck can fit through the spur. *Spur is at the north entrance of the rodeo arena & grandstands at the Tom Smith Stadium. LOCATION: in Eisenhower Park northwest 4th & Pine St Abilene, Kansas WEBSITE: Abilene City Hall: World’s Largest Spur

Independence, MO: 1859 Old Jail, Marshal’s Home & Museum

______________________ COST: Seniors 55 years & up: $5.00 Adults: $6.00 Children ages 6-16 years: $3.00 Children 5 years & under FREE HOURS: April 1 – October 31 Monday – Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Sunday: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. NOTES: *The attraction is closed on Easter & Mother’s … Continue reading