Hamel (Worden), IL: St. Paul Lutheran Church (Neon Blue Cross on Rt 66)

FREE HOURS: Night time to see the cross lit up NOTES: *People traveling Route 66 have seen this lit up since the 1940’s. LOCATION: 6969 W. Frontage Rd (Old Route 66) Worden, Illinois PHONE: WEBSITE: St. Paul Lutheran Church

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

New London, CT: Fort Trumbull State Park

COST: Visitor Center & Fort Tour General Admission 13 years & up: $6.00 Children 6-12 years: $2.00 Children 5 years & under: Free HOURS: Fort & Visitor Center Memorial Day – Labor Day Wednesday – Sunday: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Gift Shop Friday, Saturday, & Sunday: 12:00 p.m. – … Continue reading

Litchfield, CT: Lourdes in Litchfield Shrine

FREE to visit the shrine HOURS: Gift Shop May – October Monday – Saturday: 10:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Sunday: 12:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. March – April Monday – Saturday: 10:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Sunday: 11:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. NOTES: *The shrine may be open longer than … Continue reading