Rye (or Westcliffe), CO: Bishop Castle

______________________ FREE; but you can make donations HOURS: Always open; but please be respectful NOTES: *You can see the castle “Dragon” is usually fired up on weekends; Memorial Day through Labor Day *If you visit on the weekend, you may be able to see construction on the castle. *Keep in … Continue reading

East Haddam, CT: Gillette Castle & State Park

______________________ COST: I think you can access the park grounds for FREE. The following fees apply to the castle tour: 13 years of age & over: $6.00 6-12 years of age: $2.00 5 years of age & under: FREE HOURS: Castle Memorial Day Weekend – Columbus Day Daily: 10:00 a.m. … Continue reading

Tonopah, NV: Tonopah Historic Mining Park

______________________ COST: Adults: $5.00 Children 8 – 17 years: $4.00 Children 7 years & under: FREE Veterans & Active Military: FREE HOURS: Daily: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. NOTES: *Closed on “legal” holidays. *Wear comfortable shoes. *The elevation of the mining park is 6200 feet. Be sure to stay well … Continue reading

Henning, TN: Alex Haley Museum & Interpretive Center

______________________ COST: Seniors: $5.00 Adults: $6.00 Students: $4.00 HOURS: Tuesday – Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Closed on Mondays Sundays by appointment only NOTES: *Attraction includes the interpretive center & the boyhood home of Alex Haley. This is the home where Alex Haley sat on the porch & learned … Continue reading

Dunkirk, NY: Dunkirk Historic Lighthouse

______________________ COST: Adults: $8.00 Children 4-10 years old: $3.00 Family (2 adults & 3 children 4-10 years old): $22.00 HOURS: May – June Daily: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. **last tour at 1:00 p.m. July – August Daily: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. **last tour at 2:30 p.m. September – … Continue reading