Gold Hill, OR: The Oregon Vortex

______________________ COST: Seniors 62 years & up: $11.50 Adults 12-61 years: 12.50 Children 6-11 years: $9.00 Children 5 years & under: Free HOURS March-May Daily: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. June-August Daily: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. September-October Daily: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. NOTES *Restrooms are port-a-potties. *While they … Continue reading

North Pole, AK: Santa Claus House

______________________ FREE HOURS January 1 – February 28 Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Sunday: 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. March 1 – May 18 Sunday: 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Closed Easter May 19 – September 7 Daily: 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. September 8 – November 29 Monday … Continue reading

Gatlinburg, TN: Salt and Pepper Shaker Museum

______________________ COST Adult: $3.00 Children 12 years & under: Free HOURS Daily: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. NOTES *Your admission cost might be applied as a credit towards a purchase in the gift shop. Check to see if they are still offering this. *They also have a collection of pepper … Continue reading

Spring Hill, FL: Weeki Wachee Springs State Park (Mermaids!!)

______________________ COST: Adults: $13.00 Children 6-12 years of age: $8.00 Children 5 years & under: FREE HOURS: Daily: 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. NOTES: *Some very young children might be frightened by the witch in the mermaid show. *Plenty of photo opportunities; including with a mermaid. *Admission includes shows, boat … Continue reading

Darwin, MN: Worlds Largest Ball of Twine (Made By 1 Man)

______________________ FREE HOURS: always NOTES: *The ball of twine is in an enclosed gazebo. You can see it at any time. LOCATION: 200-298 N 1st St Darwin, Minnesota PHONE: WEBSITE: Dassel, MN: Darwin’s Twine Ball Darwin MN Twineball (on Facebook)