Road Trips With Loss of Road Side Attractions?

Every time I hear of another road side attraction closing, I feel sad. Unfortunately, this is happening more often. I really find it disheartening when these places close due to lack of visitors. What is happening to the great American road trip? Are we losing that dream? Do we want … Continue reading

Terre Haute, IN: Candles Holocaust Museum

______________________ Cost: 6 years of age & up: $5.00 5 years & under: FREE Family (immediate family): $20.00 HOURS: Tuesday – Friday: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Saturday: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. NOTES: *Check the website for the schedule of docent speakers (Holocaust survivors) LOCATION: 1532 South Third St … Continue reading

St. John, IN: Shrine of Christ’s Passion

______________________ FREE HOURS: June 1st – September 30th Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Thursday: 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Friday – Sunday: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. 2nd week of December to December 24th Monday – Friday: 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Saturday & Sunday: 10:00 a.m. … Continue reading

Chicago, IL: National Museum of Mexican Art

______________________ FREE HOURS: Tuesday – Friday: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Sunday: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. NOTES: *Small museum that is off the beaten path (away from the area of many Chicago attractions) LOCATION: 1852 W. 19th St Chicago, Illinois PHONE: (312) 738-1503 … Continue reading

Elkhart, IN: Hall of Heroes Super Hero Museum

Cost: 10 years of age & up: $6.00 9 years of age & under: $4.00 HOURS: You may want to call to see if they are open before visiting Most Weekdays: 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Most Saturdays: 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Most Sundays: 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. … Continue reading