Chester, IL: Cole Oyle Statue (Popeye Character)

______________________ FREE NOTES: *located at the Chester Public Library *Be sure to look for the other character statues in town: Popeye, Alice the Goon, Sea Hag & Bernard Statue, Castor Oyl & Whiffle Hen, Wimpy Statue, Olive Oyle, Swee’ Pea & Jeep, & Bluto Statue (a.k.a Brutus) LOCATION: Chester Public … Continue reading

Chester, IL: Alice the Goon Statue (Popeye Character)

______________________ FREE NOTES: *at the Chester Center *I believe this is on St Rt 3 North *Be sure to look for the other character statues in town: Popeye , Cole Oyle, Sea Hag & Bernard Statue, Castor Oyl & Whiffle Hen, Wimpy Statue, Olive Oyle, Swee’ Pea & Jeep, & … Continue reading

Chester, IL: Popeye Statue

______________________ FREE NOTES: *near the the Chester Bridge *6 foot bronze statue *Be sure to look for the other character statues in town: Alice the Goon, Cole Oyle, Sea Hag & Bernard Statue, Castor Oyl & Whiffle Hen, Wimpy Statue, Olive Oyle, Swee’ Pea & Jeep, & Bluto Statue (a.k.a … Continue reading

Chester, IL: Spinach Can Collectibles (Popeye Store & Museum)

______________________ FREE to visit; but you may want to purchase a souvenir HOURS: Monday – Friday: 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Closed on Sunday NOTES: *Small store; museum is small room in back of store LOCATION: 1001 State St Chester, Illinois PHONE: 1-618-826-4567 WEBSITE: … Continue reading

Broken Arrow, OK: Blue Bell Creameries (Tours by appointment only)

______________________ COST: in 2013, according to their website: (includes a serving of Blue Bell Ice Cream): General Admission: $3.00 Senior Citizens (55+) & Children (6 to 14): $2.00 School groups (students): Free September – February School groups (students): March 1st – August 31st $1.00 per person TOUR HOURS: Monday – … Continue reading