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

Von Stiehl's in Algoma, Wisconsin, is located in a civil war era building, and this winery features a tasting room, a large production facility, unique underground limestone tunnels and a large outdoor terrace that looks out over Lake Michigan. All wines produced at our winery are made from quality ingredients that have been sourced locally. Von Stiehl's offers various events, and the Ladies of the Vine wine club meets at least three times a year, and offers a unique wine and food pairing experience and in store shopping discounts. Enjoy delicious wine and chocolate pairings in the comfortable lounge at our winery. READ MORE

The Flying Pig Gallery and Greenspace in Algoma, Wisconsin, is a unique art gallery and garden with a delightful location along the shores of Lake Michigan, and provides visitors with fun and interesting folk art, works of emerging artists, carvings and many more creative works. And after a relaxed walk through our art gallery visitors can take a leisurely stroll through our eco-clectic gardens where a range of concrete, stone or metal art is available to enhance landscapes. And after your stroll visitors can sit beside the pond at The Flying Pig Gallery and Greenspace and enjoy a refreshing drink. 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

Wild Acadia Fun Park in Ellsworth, Maine, is a fun adventure park that lives up to its wild name, and here family and friends can spend fun and affordable times in the outdoors. Our adventure park offers exciting water slides, mini golf, go karting, sling-shot trampoline, water balloon games and so much more. As an adventure park, we use only the best safety equipment, and our team members undergo regular training. The amazing activities available at Wild Acadia Fun Park are ideal for birthday parties and group events that are different, unique, and loads of fun.READ MORE

Lincoln Park Zoo in Manitowoc, Wisconsin was established in 1935 starting with and elk that was donated, and today features a variety of zoo animals, wild bird species, mammals, reptiles and amphibians. With natural looking exhibits for animals it's a wonderful educational and fascinating experience for visitors and admission is free although donations are welcome. The Lincoln Park Zoological Society assists with fund raising, and they host many activities and events, they also offer zoo camps and programs, zoo tours and educational programs for small and large groups with not to be missed guided experiences. Lincoln Park Zoo is also available for children's birthday parties with the education center meeting room available and an hour with the zoo's curator of education, it's a wonderful experience for children and adults alike.READ MORE