Memphis, TN: Crystal Shrine Grotto

FREE HOURS: Daily: 7:00 a.m. – Dusk NOTES: *The shrine & crystal cave were constructed by hand in the 1930s. LOCATION: 5668 Poplar Ave Memphis, Tennessee PHONE: WEBSITE: Memorial Park Funeral Home & Cemetery: Crystal Shrine Grotto

San Antonio, TX: The Alamo

FREE HOURS: Memorial Day – Labor Day Daily: 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Labor Day – Memorial Day Daily: 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Closed Christmas Eve & Christmas NOTES: *You are not allowed to take pictures inside buildings. *They ask that you remove your hat inside the shrine. *Some … Continue reading

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

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

Trenton, NJ: Old Barracks Museum

COST: Seniors 62 years & up: $6.00 Adults: $8.00 Children: $6.00 Children 5 years & under: Free HOURS: Monday – Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Closed New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, & Christmas NOTES: *Tours start on the hour; last tour starts at 4:00 p.m. *Tours last about … Continue reading