Elliot Lake Nuclear and Mining Museum in Elliot Lake, Ontario, Canada traces the history of the area right up to the discovery of uranium mining, milling and uses of uranium, going all the way back to the days of lumbering and trapping. Tracing the development of area mines, mine rescues and the development of the modern community, it's also the home of the Canadian Mining hall of fame with it's portraits and biographies. Elliot Lake Nuclear and Mining Museum also boasts the beautiful Denison Doors which once graced the main entrance of the administration building of the Elliot Lake Denison mine, the world's largest uranium facility of its time. The museum has received much acclaim for its quality exhibits and presentations.READ MORE

Gore Bay Museum in Gore Bay on Manitoulin Island, Ontario, Canada was originally a jailhouse and jailer's residence, now hosting and representing the history of the early settlers, and stunning art exhibits. Come for a fascinating walk back in time and view the mesmerizing displays and exhibits, they also have a variety of books on current exhibits, fossils and boating. Gore Bay Museum is located just five minutes walk from the marina so come by boat, there's a small admission charge and children are welcome.READ MORE

The Janet Head Lighthouse in Gore Bay on Manitoulin Island, Ontario is a stunning attraction owned by the Department of Fisheries and Oceans and is leased to the Municipality of Gordon Barrie Island. This is a functioning lighthouse with an occulting, solar-powered LED light that flashes on for three seconds at a time, and runs 24 hours every day of the week. The Janet Head Lighthouse was built all the way back in 1879, and was originally lit with a kerosene lamp, and magnified with a thick circular glass for magnification, and the then lighthouse keeper was required to light it at nightfall and extinguish it every morning, and interestingly on sunny days would draw a heavy curtain round the room to prevent light reflecting off the glass and starting fires in the nearby woods, in foggy weather he would sound a fog horn at intervals. Come visit and take a step back in time through the fascinating history of this lighthouse, admission is free.READ MORE

Laxey Woollen Mill and Gallery is proud to be the last working woollen mill on the Isle of Man, and this family owned establishment going back to when they first took over in the 1950's is to this day, adapting and turning into a wonderful craft centre. Using traditional weaving methods, the professional weaver and only commercial pattern weaver on the island, produces stunning quality rugs and scarves in beautiful designs including the famous Laxey Manx tartan. With over 100 years experience in the textile industry, here they produce gents, ladies, wedding and children's accessories, as well as rugs and throws, scarves and outerwear, tableware, toys, fabrics and tweeds and more and offer shipping worldwide and on-line ordering. Visitors to the Laxey Woollen Mill and Gallery can view the handloom in full operation on the ground floor, and artists exhibits in the gallery upstairs, while other parts of the building showcases jewellery and woodcraft workshops. READ MORE

The Great Laxey Wheel or Lady Isabella is a fascinating tourist attraction and the largest working waterwheel in the world built all the way back in 1854 to pump water from the Isle of Man's Great Laxey Mine. Today you can climb to the top of this 72 and a half foot diamater wheel, and enjoy the breathtaking panoramic views afforded from this brilliant example of Victorian engineering, you can also follow the paths and even go underground. The Great Laxey Wheel is the last surviving working wheel of its kind in the world and is a not to be missed tourist attraction on the island, and while visiting enjoy stories of the Laxey Miners and see the magnificence of the wheel up close.READ MORE

The Great Laxey Mine Railway offers a wonderful journey on this historical railway originally constructed to serve the Isle of Man's Great Laxey Mine. Passengers can today ride in a tiny carriage running from the old Laxey lead mine entrance, a quarter mile along the line, which once carried lead and zinc ores from the mine, and on to the Valley Gardens which is now the terminus, and once was the mine's washing floors. Along the way you'll pass beneath the main Laxey to Ramsey road and the Manx Electric Railway and through the longest railway tunnel on the Island, hauled by a replica of one of the original steam engines. The Great Laxey Mine Railway offers a fascinating journey and insight to when the loaded wagons carried the metal ores, there's also a not to be missed Laxey Wheel close to the terminus, which built in 1854 to pump floodwater from the mine, and the largest working waterwheel on the island.READ MORE

Snaefell Mountain Railway is located on the eastern coast of the Isle of Man running from the village of Laxey and was built all the way back in 1895. Still operating today with the majority of it's original Victorian rolling stock, take a fascinating journey on this Victorian electric tram from Laxey to the summit of Snaefell, the only mountain on the island. Enjoy view to England, Scotland, Wales and even Ireland on a clear day. Snaefell Mountain Railway also runs from Laxey to Douglas and Ramsey stopping along the way at all the glens along the route, come for a fascinating and historical journey in these beautiful old trams.READ MORE

The Rogers Street Fishing Village in Two Rivers, Wisconsin is a fascinating place to visit with the Great Lakes Guard Museum, the 1886 historic lighthouse, shipwreck displays and artifacts. Here they celebrate over 175 years of commercial fishing and showcase fishing exhibits, and the museum complex is on the National Register of Historic Places, and there are five historic building portraying fascinating stories of days gone by. Explore the fishing sheds, step aboard a 1936 wooden fishing tug named Buddy O, there's an antique Kahlenburg marine oil engine as well as Great Lakes Coast guard shipwreck exhibits and so much more. The Rogers Street Fishing Village is a must visit and offers fascinating tours with groups welcome, they reveal the fascinating and rich history of Two Rivers and it's lakeshore region through artifacts, buildings, archives, and collections.READ MORE

The Hamilton Wood Type and Printing Museum in Two Rivers, Wisconsin offers a vast collection of wood type with the new location boasting stunning views over Lake Michigan. Enjoy a self guided tour through the fascinating exhibitions or a daily museum guided tour which will leave you with a wealth of wood type knowledge as they say. This working museum is wheelchair accessible, and they host educational demonstrations, field trips, workshops and offers opportunities for artists, printers, historians and other scholars. The Hamilton Wood Type and Printing Museum to the preservation, study, production and printing of wood type and houses over 1.5 million pieces of wood type as well as styles and patterns and all of the equipment necessary to make wood type and print with it, come for a fascinating visit and learning experience.READ MORE

The Big Pineapple in Nambour, Queensland, Australia is a wonderful tourist icon, attraction and heritage listed site, and today is proudly open to the public. You can climb the Big Pineapple once again, learn about pineapple farming from start to factory, take in the views from the viewing decks and even enjoy a train ride. It's a step back in history when visiting the Big Pineapple and it's open every day from 9am to 4pm, they Pineapple train too. There's the Pineapple Shop and Cafe serving great snacks, hot coffee and lunch, and there's a range of souvenirs to take home with you. Come visit the most photogrpahed attraction on the Sunshine Coast, take a selfie and share your adventures. The Pineapple Train explores the rainforest, orchids, bamboo forest and passes the neighbouring zoo animals at Wildlife HQ, as well as a a journey on the biggest, curviest and steepest climbing track Queensland Railway has to offer, the fun never ends. There's even a function centre for weddings, celebrations and corporate events in the perfect setting and stunning indoor and outdoor spaces to choose from, and the passionate event managers will take care of everything.READ MORE