Benton, IL: Franklin County Historic Jail Museum

COST: Per Person: $4.00 HOURS: Wednesday – Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. NOTES: *See the cell where gangster Charlie Birger spent time & the recreated gallows where he was hung. *They have an exhibit of the radio equipment that was used during an interview with George Harrison, while he … Continue reading

Wilmington, DE: Old Swedes Historic Site (Old Swedes Church)

COST: Guided Tour Adults: $5.00 Children 6-12 years: $2.00 Children 5 years & under: Free HOURS: March Wednesday – Friday: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. April – December Wednesday – Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Site is closed to the public on some … Continue reading

Rehoboth Beach, DE: Funland

COST: Ticket prices vary depending on quantity bought HOURS: Hours vary; check their website for hours NOTES: *Tickets are good even for visits in future years. *Metered parking is $2.00 an hour (need quarters for the meters). Any parking place that does not have a meter requires a parking permit. … Continue reading

Waterbury, CT: Fascia’s Chocolates

COST: Full Experience Tour Per Person: $10.00 Tour Without Chocolate Bar Per Person: $5.00 HOURS: July – Labor Day Wednesday – Saturday: 1:00 p.m. September – June Saturday & Sunday: 12:30 a.m. & 2:00 p.m. NOTES: *Tour is actually more like a short class & views into the factory through … Continue reading

New Haven, CT: Yale Collection of Musical Instruments

FREE HOURS: September – July Tuesday – Friday: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Sunday: 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Closed most holidays. Not open for public visits during August & Yale University Recesses (Thanksgiving Break, Winter Break, & Spring Break). NOTES: *Short term metered street parking is available. LOCATION: 15 … Continue reading