Pleasant Prairie, WI: Jelly Belly Warehouse Tour

Well jellybeans!! Jelly Belly jelly beans & a free tour of the warehouse, what more could you want? Well, you also get free samples! The Jelly Belly Warehouse is a bright, colorful place. Tours start approximately every 15-30 minutes throughout the tour times. You may have to wait for a … Continue reading

Shelburne, VT: Vermont Teddy Bear Company – TOUR

A short tour, about 30 minutes, is available at the Vermont Teddy Bear Company. Cute stop to see how teddy bears are made. The building is colorful & cute from the outside. Photo ops on site. While the factory is open 7 days a week (except certain holidays), this is … Continue reading

Le Roy, NY: The JELL-O Museum/Gallery

______________________ COST: according to their website in 2012: Adults: $4.50 Children 6 to 11 years: $1.50 5 years & under: FREE check to see if AAA discount is available HOURS: April 1st – December 31st: Monday-Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Sunday 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. January 1st – March … Continue reading

Roscoe, IL: Historic Auto Attractions Museum — NOT just autos!

The Historic Auto Attractions Museum is not just a museum filled with old cars. Yes, it has autos that belonged to many different historical figures, but there is so much more. You can see various items that belonged to various people; such as the entire living room set from the … Continue reading

Braidwood, IL: Polk-a-Dot Drive In

Neat looking 50’s style drive-in that is along old Route 66. Being as the restaurant was closed when I was there, I can’t tell you how their food tastes. Even closed, my daughter & granddaughters enjoyed this as a place to stretch their legs & take pictures. There are various … Continue reading