Martinsburg, WV: B & O Roundhouse

COST: Suggested Donation per person: $5.00 HOURS: MOST Saturdays: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. NOTES: *Access from the sky bridge at the Caperton Train Station (2229 E. Martin St). *Their website says tours are available most Saturdays, so you might call before visiting, especially if driving out of your way. … Continue reading

Chippewa Falls, WI: Irvine Park & Zoo

FREE HOURS: Daily: 7:00 a.m. – Dusk NOTES: *The park has a small, free zoo. *There is a splash pad & various other activities here. LOCATION: 125 Bridgewater Ave Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin PHONE: WEBSITE: City of Chippewa Falls – Parks: Irvine Park & Zoo

Bensalem, PA: National Shrine of St. Katharine Drexel

FREE HOURS: Daily: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. NOTES: *Saint Katharine Drexel is entombed here. *There is a Apache Burden Basket next to the crypt where you can leave your thoughts or prayers written down. The sisters pray over the notes left in the basket. *They also have an artifact … Continue reading

Hershey, PA: Hershey, Chocolate Themed Town

FREE, to visit the area Various activities will have varying costs HOURS: The town is always there 🙂 NOTES: *A chocolate themed town. *They don’t have a mayor; officially they aren’t a town. *Notice the chocolate kiss street lights. *Hershey park, Hershey’s Chocolate World chocolate tour, & The Hershey Story … Continue reading

Assateague Island National Seashore, MD: Wild Horses

COST: Bicycle or Walking: Free Motorcycle: $15.00 Personal, Non-Commercial Vehicle: $20.00 HOURS: Beach & Parking Lot Daily: 7:00 a.m. – Sunset Visitor Center March – December Daily: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. January – February Thursday – Monday: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Closed Thanksgiving & Christmas NOTES: *You may … Continue reading