Chester, IL: Popeye Statue

______________________ FREE NOTES: *near the the Chester Bridge *6 foot bronze statue *Be sure to look for the other character statues in town: Alice the Goon, Cole Oyle, Sea Hag & Bernard Statue, Castor Oyl & Whiffle Hen, Wimpy Statue, Olive Oyle, Swee’ Pea & Jeep, & Bluto Statue (a.k.a … Continue reading

Chester, IL: Spinach Can Collectibles (Popeye Store & Museum)

______________________ FREE to visit; but you may want to purchase a souvenir HOURS: Monday – Friday: 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Closed on Sunday NOTES: *Small store; museum is small room in back of store LOCATION: 1001 State St Chester, Illinois PHONE: 1-618-826-4567 WEBSITE: … Continue reading

Braidwood, IL: Polk-a-Dot Drive In

Neat looking 50’s style drive-in that is along old Route 66. Being as the restaurant was closed when I was there, I can’t tell you how their food tastes. Even closed, my daughter & granddaughters enjoyed this as a place to stretch their legs & take pictures. There are various … Continue reading

Los Angeles, CA: Mount Hollywood Tunnel (Griffith Park) used in a scene in the OC & a few movies

From my understanding, the Mount Hollywood Tunnel was used in various Hollywood scenes: 1.episode that Marissa Cooper dies on the “O.C.” – they drive through the tunnel just before the crash; This tunnel was also used in a few movies: 2.entrance to Toontown in “Who Framed Rodger Rabbit”; 3.tunnel chase … Continue reading

Littlerock, CA: Charlie Brown Farms

Gnomes? Bunches of dolls? Betty Boop? Dinosaurs? Old fashion candy? Eat some rattlesnake meat? Okay, all that, & much more, in one place: Charlie Brown Farms in Littlerock, California This place has just about everything all in one stop. Very interesting. What can you see or shop for here? Charlie … Continue reading