Grassy Key, FL: Dolphin Research Center

______________________ COST: Adults: $23.00 Active military & veterans: $20.00 Children 4-12 years: $18.00 Children 3 & under: Free HOURS: Daily: 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Closed on Memorial Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, & Christmas NOTES: *Narration & other educational presentations start about every half hour. *Dogs are allowed, but must … Continue reading

Gentry, AR: Wild Wilderness Drive-Through Safari

______________________ COST: Ages 13 & up: $10.00 Ages 3 -12: $8.00 2 years & under: Free HOURS: Open Daily: 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. NOTES: *They do not accept credit cards; bring cash. *They recommend visiting between 10:00 a.m. & 3:00 p.m. *Have a petting zoo; you can buy food … Continue reading

Kansas City, MO: Hallmark Visitors Center

______________________ FREE TOUR HOURS: Monday – Friday: 10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Saturday: 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Closed major holidays – see their website for all dates they are closed or close early NOTES: *They have a machine that makes a star-shaped bow for each child to take home … Continue reading

St. Meinrad, IN: Saint Meinrad Archabbey Tours

______________________ FREE HOURS: Guided Tour: Saturday: 1:30 p.m. Self-Guided Tour: Available anytime Gift Shop: Monday – Saturday: 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Sunday: 10:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. NOTES: *Saint Meinrad is on Central Time *Saturday tour is led by a Benedictine monk; starts at the Archabbey Guest House & … Continue reading

Brownsville, OR: “Stand By Me” Movie Locations

______________________ FREE NOTES: *Brownsville has a walking tour of the sites; this is a pdf: Historic Brownsville: Stand By Me Walking Tour (pdf) *Various scenes for the movie “Stand By Me” were filmed in this town. See link below for which scenes & their locations: bridge, treehouse, Gordie’s house, Blue … Continue reading