Petoskey, MI: Kilwins Chocolate Kitchen Tour

______________________ FREE HOURS: Monday – Friday: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. NOTES: *Tours start on the hour. *Free samples after the tour. LOCATION: 1050 Bay View Rd Petoskey, Michigan PHONE: 888-454-5946 (Monday – Friday 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.) WEBSITE: Kilwins Chocolates

Elmendorf, TX: Sandy Oaks Olive Orchard

______________________ FREE HOURS: Saturday: 11:00 a.m. NOTES: *Tours last 30 – 45 minutes. *No reservation needed for the free Saturday tour of the orchard. *Private tours can be scheduled on a weekday; $10 per person ($100 minimum). LOCATION: 25195 Mathis Rd Elmendorf, Texas PHONE: (210) 621-0044 WEBSITE: Sandy Oaks Olive … Continue reading

Hot Springs, AR: The Gangster Museum of America

______________________ COST: according to their website in 2013 General Admission: $12.00 Seniors: $11.00 12 years & under, with paying adult: Free HOURS: Sunday – Thursday: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Friday & Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. NOTES: *Guided tour *I have not visited this attraction myself. But, have … Continue reading

Merrillville, IN: Albanese Confectionery Tour

______________________ FREE HOURS: SELF-GUIDED TOURS Monday – Saturday: 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Sunday: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. No Tours: November, December, March, & April; but Santa and the Easter Bunny do visit! NOTES: *No reservation needed for self-guided tour. *Allow 5 – 15 minutes for a self-guided tour. … Continue reading

Plain City, OH: Phoenix Bats Tour

______________________ COST: $10.00 (includes an engraved mini bat) HOURS: No reservation required tours: Tuesday: 6:00 p.m. Thursday & Friday: 1:30 p.m. NOTES: *Groups of 10 or more people can schedule tours by calling. LOCATION: 7801 Corporate Blvd Suite E Plain City Ohio PHONE: Local: 614-873-7776 Toll free: 877-598-BATS (2287) WEBSITE: … Continue reading