In the 1940’s Alex Jordan, a eccentric collector and dreamer with a wild imagination, purchased a 60-foot chimney rock in the beautiful Wyoming
Valley of Spring Green, Wisconsin.
He painstakingly began to build a weekend retreat – all supplies were carried up by hand. But because people kept asking to see what he was building, he began to charge 50 cents for the tour. He called his house foundation ‘Deer Shelter Rock’ and his structure slowly transformed into an architectural wonder. The House is so much more than a static museum.
Over the years Alex’s original 14 rooms expanded to numerous buildings and collections that seem endless – esthetic beautiful floral garden displays highlighted each a
rea. It officially opened to the public in 1961.
rea. It officially opened to the public in 1961. Our first visit in 1987 was simply mind-boggling but every time we returned the displays have grown and become more extensive. The collections include rare and unique treasures from around the world.
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88 Alex sold ‘The House’ to his partner and friend, Art Donaldson – Art shared Alex’s enthusiasm although Alex stayed on staff until his death a year later. Art has made every effort to continue and expand Alex’s dream.
88 Alex sold ‘The House’ to his partner and friend, Art Donaldson – Art shared Alex’s enthusiasm although Alex stayed on staff until his death a year later. Art has made every effort to continue and expand Alex’s dream.
Huge extensive collections include items such as Cannons, Dolls, Circus angels and the amazing Carousel, one of a kind Organs, Circus room; Streets and Music of Yesterday, a huge Christmas collection during the season and, and and; the listings seem endless. Of course no one should miss the original 14 rooms plus the infinity room.
The House is undergoing major renovations and expansion during the next 3-years but it continues to remain open. This complex has grown so large in size that it may be advantageous for visitors to choose a shorter single tour; however a combined extensive thre
e-tours-in-one is also available. John and I visit this one of a kind ‘Gem’ every few years to appreciate the changes, but we split up and meet several hours later. He isn’t interested in the doll room and/or similar items and I had too much to see to spend time appreciating the extensive gun collection.
The House on the Rock expansion now includes an inn, resort, golf course, restaurants and mega garden displays inside and out. Various campgrounds are located nearby
For more details please check out the official website of the House on the Rock
Levi was a Quaker businessman who moved from North Carolina to Indiana in 1826 because he and his wife Catharine opposed slavery. 
This house was built with hiding places to conceal people who were escaping slavery.
From Richmond, Indiana, take highway 27 north to Fountain City. The house is on highway 27 in the center of town. There is no designated RV parking at this historic site, but you can park on the street in front of the house for 30 minutes. 
The house tours are only open to the public from June 1 through August 31. Admission is $2.00 for adults and $1.00 for children.
Here you will find wonderful baked goods and an interesting view of Amish culture. 
The National Corvette Museum is located in Bowling Green, Kentucky with easy access off of I-65. There is plenty of RV parking in the front of the museum. 
This museum, dedicated to the Chevy Corvette, is housed in a 68,000 square foot superstructure featuring an 11 story-high Skydome. 
It’s open seven days a week, 8am to 5pm Central Time (closed on Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Day and New Year’s Day. Prices are $8.00 adult, $4.50 youth 6-16, Children are free. Family rate (same household) $20.00. If you like Corvettes this is the place to go! 
I especially enjoyed the Corvette juke box. This did not come as standard equipment.
Don’t forget to pick up a Corvette souvenir at the gift shop on your way out. 
Check out this cherry ride! This is what I call “Pleasant Under Glass”.
Oh, by the way this Museum is about to expand to incorporate more displays and space for Corvette Clubs to meet and display their rides.
This is misleading because this small canyon does not compare to the real Grand Canyon by any stretch of the imagination. It is however a pretty spot for a picnic or a nice hike.
I do not recommend taking your RV into this small park because you will have difficulty turning around once inside. I recommend only using your towed vehicle or your towing vehicle when you visit. It has an interpretive center, playground and picnic area. Click here for directions and more information: 
You’ll enjoy the exhibits in the 11,000 square foot museum that include a short film narrated by Walter Cronkite describing the Great Depression and how the FDR administration responded to it. 
Over 100,000 people visit this historic site each year. Admission is $7.00 adults, $6.00 seniors, $5.00 for kids 6-18 under and 5 an under are free. Yes, the little White House holds a secret, several in fact, but you’ll have to visit to find out what they are. Check out the website here: 
The small town of Warm Springs, Georgia is a charming little burg near FDR’s house. 
Main street is filled with shops and restaurants and around the corner is a gift shop called Singing Saw Farm – you’ll definitely find something different here. 
Also located in this area is Franklin D. Roosevelt State Park with great hiking trails and 140 tent and RV sites. Whether you’re fishing, boating, horseback riding, swimming or just relaxing you’re sure to find this park refreshing. Other nearby attractions include Pine Mountain Wild Animal Park and Callaway Gardens.
