Petaluma, CA: Marin French Cheese

______________________ FREE to visit & sample HOURS: Daily: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Closed New Years Day, Easter, Thanksgiving, & Christmas Day NOTES: *samples *Don’t give tours of production anymore, but state on website they may have a video for virtual tours soon *They have a picnic area, with tables, … Continue reading

Newport, RI: Museum of Yachting

______________________ FREE HOURS: Wednesday – Friday: 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. NOTES: *Remains of the museum are located inside the International Yacht Restoration School’s library; inside the Aquidneck Mill building *I think they may be open Tuesday through Saturday during the summer; I suggest checking website before visiting during that … Continue reading

Canton, OH: Pro Football Hall of Fame

______________________ COST: Seniors 65 years & up: $20.00 Adults 13- 64 years: $24.00 Children 6-12 years: $17.00 Children 5 years and under: Free HOURS: Summer Memorial Day – Labor Day Daily: 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Fall & Winter Daily: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Closed Thanksgiving & Christmas NOTES: … Continue reading

Alexandria, VA: National Inventors Hall of Fame

______________________ FREE HOURS: Monday – Friday: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Saturday: 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Closed on holidays NOTES: *smaller museum *Is inside the United States Patent and Trademark Office LOCATION: 600 Dulany St Alexandria, Virginia PHONE: (571) 272-0095 WEBSITE: National Inventors Hall of Fame

Arlington, TX: International Bowling Museum & Hall of Fame

______________________ COST: Seniors 65 years & up: $7.50 Adults: $9.50 Children 4-18 years: $7.50 Children 3 years & under: Free HOURS: Tuesday – Saturday: 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. NOTES: *I suggest checking their website to be sure they are not closed for a private event or holiday *Free parking … Continue reading