Little Rock, AR: Central High Museum and Visitor Center (1957 Desegregation in Schools)

______________________ FREE HOURS: Daily: 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day. NOTES: *Museum has displays about desegregation of schools in 1957 and the 9 students (the Little Rock 9) who experienced the process of desegregation. *The site does offer the National Parks’ Jr Ranger … Continue reading

Little Rock, AR: Heifer Village (Heifer International)

______________________ FREE HOURS: Monday – Saturday: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. NOTES: *Displays are interactive and hands on for children. *Ask if they have a scavenger hunt available for children. *Groups of 10 or more people should call ahead. LOCATION: 1 World Ave. Little Rock, Arkansas PHONE: 877-870-2697 WEBSITE: Heifer … Continue reading

St. Louis, MO: The Magic House

______________________ COST: 1 year of age & up: $9.50 HOURS: Hours have some variance: Plan Your Visit – Hours and Admission NOTES: *Free parking LOCATION: 516 S. Kirkwood Rd St. Louis, Missouri PHONE: (314) 822-8900 WEBSITE: The Magic House

De Smet, SD: Ingalls Homestead

______________________ COST: 5 years of age & up: $10.00 Children 4 years & under: FREE HOURS: Memorial Day Weekend – Labor Day Daily: 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. (Activities end at 6:00 p.m.) Through-out September Daily: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Activities 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.) NOTES: *They offer … Continue reading

Boron, CA: Borax Visitor Center

COST:: Motorcycles: $2.00 Automobiles: $3.00 Buses: $12.00 HOURS: Daily: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Closed major holidays NOTES: *They have life size statues of a 20 mule team & wagons outside. *Not sure if they still do this, but they use to give a free sample / souvenir of a … Continue reading