Boys Town, NE: Village of Boys Town

______________________ FREE – donations accepted HOURS: ? NOTES: *Boys Town is now called Girls and Boys Town. *Maps for a drive through tour of the village are available in the Visitors’ Center. *There is a 3 acre section, the Garden of the Bible, where you can walk the paths, see … Continue reading

Holland, MI: Windmill Island Gardens

______________________ COST: Adults: $8.00 Children 5-15 years of age: $5.00 HOURS: Opening day for 2014: April 19th Daily: 9:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Tickets are sold from 9:15 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Tulip Time: May 3 – 10, 2014; 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. NOTES: *They have a carousel. *The … Continue reading

Holland, MI: Nelis’ Dutch Village Theme Park

______________________ COST: Seniors: $9.00 Adults: $10.00 Children 3-15 years of age: $8.00 Check for military or AAA discount HOURS: Will open for the 2014 season on April 26th Hours vary so it’s best to check Dutch Village Theme Park hours before your visit. NOTES: *There is a variety of things … Continue reading

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

Chelsea, MI: Chelsea Milling Co. (Jiffy Mix) Tour

FREE HOURS: Monday – Friday: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Closed major holidays NOTES: *Free samples *Reservations are required *Children must be at least in 1st grade to go on the plant tour. *Tours last about 1 hour. *There are 18 steps to climb during the tour. *Tour is wheelchair … Continue reading