Lamar, CO: Colorado Welcome Center

______________________ FREE HOURS: Memorial Day to Labor Day: 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Labor Day to Memorial Day: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Closed major holidays NOTES: *Site has attractions such as: Madonna of the Trail statue, steam locomotive & a huge GE windmill blade *Is in the historic Lamar … Continue reading

Columbus, OH: Graeter’s (ice-cream)

______________________ FREE HOURS: Monday – Thursday: 10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. Friday – Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m. Sunday: 12:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. NOTES: *Self-guided tours do not have to be scheduled & are available any time they are open *If you have 10 or more people, you … Continue reading

Kansas City, MO: Penguin Park

______________________ FREE NOTES: *Children can play inside of a 23 foot tall penguin *Also has a 26 foot kangaroo slide LOCATION: N Vivion Rd. & N Norton Ave. Kansas City, Missouri 64118 WEBSITE:

Easton, PA: The Crayola Experience

______________________ COST: in 2013, according to their website: Ages 2 – 64: $12.00 Seniors (ages 65+): $11.00 Military Discount: $11.00 Infants (under 24 months): Free HOURS: Memorial Day – Labor Day: 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Hours vary at other times of the year – see their website NOTES: *They … Continue reading

Brenham, TX: Blue Bell Creameries

______________________ COST: in 2013, according to their website: General Admission: $6.00 Senior Citizens (55+) & Children (6 to 14): $4.00 TOUR HOURS: Monday – Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. as needed on a first come, first served basis No weekend tours Closed most holidays NOTES: *Parking is limited *Tours … Continue reading