Shelburne, VT: Vermont Teddy Bear Company – TOUR

A short tour, about 30 minutes, is available at the Vermont Teddy Bear Company. Cute stop to see how teddy bears are made. The building is colorful & cute from the outside. Photo ops on site. While the factory is open 7 days a week (except certain holidays), this is … 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

Port Orford, OR: The Prehistoric Gardens

COST: Seniors 60 years & up: $10.00 General Admission 13-59 years: $12.00 Children 3-12 years: $8.00 Children 2 years & under: Free OPEN: Summer Daily 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Fall & Spring Daily 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Call for their winter hours NOTES: *Old time road side attraction … Continue reading

Iraan, TX – Alley Oop Fantasy Land & Museum

V.T. Hamlin lived in Iraan when he created the comic Alley Oop. Some of what can be seen in the museum includes history of West Texas & Iraan, from prehistoric to modern times. The park has a dinosaur to climb on (photo op) & other stuff to do with Alley … Continue reading

Manteo, NC: Roanoke Island Festival Park

(* Visit to Roanoke Island Festival Park in Manteo) COST:: Adult: $10.00 Youth 3-17 yrs: $7.00 Child 2 yrs & under: Free HOURS: 2017 February – December Daily: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. NOTES: *Be sure to check their site to see if a discount is available. LOCATION: 1 Festival … Continue reading