Carthage, MO: Precious Moments Park & Chapel

FREE HOURS: Hours vary by the month, check their website for their current hours. Closed Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas, & New Year’s Day NOTES: *They have a gift shop. LOCATION: 4105 Chapel Rd Carthage, Missouri PHONE: 1-800-445-2220 WEBSITE: Precious Moments Park & Chapel

Sullivan, MO: Meramec Caverns

COST: Cave Tours Adults: $21.00 Children 5-11 years: $11.00 Children 4 years & under: Free HOURS: January – February Daily: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. March Daily: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. April Daily: 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. May – June Daily: 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. July – … Continue reading

Springfield, MO: Pythain Castle

______________________ COST: General Admission: varies Children 4 years & under: Free HOURS: It is best to check their website or call to find out the current available hours NOTES: *They also have Murder Mystery dinners & occasionally offer ghost tours LOCATION: 1451 E. Pythian St. Springfield, Missouri PHONE: (417) 865-1464 … 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

Defiance, MO: Historic Daniel Boone Home & Heritage Center

______________________ COST: 1 Hour Home Tour, 1 Hour Village Tour, OR Self Guided Tour Senior 55 years & up: $6.00 Adults: $7.00 Children 4-11 year: $4.00 Children 3 years & under: Free Combined Admission for Home & Village Tour Senior 55 years & up: $10.00 Adults: $12.00 Children 4-11 year: … Continue reading