Manhattan, KS: K-State Insect Zoo

______________________ COST: Walk-in General admission: $3.00 Guided Tours Admission: $4.00, with a $24.00 minimum charge per group HOURS: Tuesday – Friday: 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Saturday: 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. NOTES: *Guided tours need to be scheduled at least a week ahead of time. *Some hands on, interactive … Continue reading

St. James, MO: Vacuum Cleaner Museum and Factory Outlet

______________________ FREE HOURS: Monday – Saturday: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Closed holidays NOTES: *You can tour the museum, but you may need to call ahead for a factory tour (I think so anyway) LOCATION: #3 Industrial Dr. St. James, Missouri PHONE: (866) 444-9004 WEBSITE: Vacuum Cleaner Museum & Factory … Continue reading

Pocahontas, IA: The Kaleidoscope Factory

FREE to look around HOURS: Tuesday – Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Closed Sundays & Mondays NOTES: *Times of opening may vary *You can take pictures & videos *This is a smaller type shop, not a big factory. *You can buy a kaleidoscope here. LOCATION: 214 N Main St. … Continue reading

Fort Worth, TX: The National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame

______________________ COST: Seniors 60 years & up: $8.00 Adults: $10.00 Children 4-12 years: $8.00 Children 3 & under: Free Parking: $7.00 in the Cultural District HOURS: Memorial Day – Labor Day Monday – Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Sunday: 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Labor Day – Memorial Day … Continue reading

Alliance, NE: Dobby’s Frontier Town

______________________ FREE, appreciates donations HOURS: April – October Daily: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. November – March By appointment NOTES: *They have a Fall festival; usually around September LOCATION: 320 East 25th St. Alliance, Nebraska PHONE: (308) 760-3574 WEBSITE: Dobby’s Frontier Town