Bring lots of quarters

On a recent road trip down to Atlanta, IL. I came across the Atlanta Arcade Museum.  Located at the corner of Arch and Race streets this building is crammed full of vintage, restored arcade games from the 1930's thru the 1970's.  These are not just static displays however.  Every one of these games has been fully restored to working condition and are available to play.

Shoot'em up games, holographic games, actions games, you name it and you can probably find it here. The admission to get in is....Nothing. That's right, it's Free to get in and play these fabulous examples from the cherished days of yesteryear.  There's a table of souvenirs that you can purchase to help out and I strongly urge you to do so.

In addition to the museum there's a giant statue of Paul Bunyan across the street holding an equally large hot dog. The arcade museum adjoins another museum which houses relics of Atlanta's past. Next to That is the Palm Grill cafe, a restaurant inside the restored Greyhound bus terminal and at the end of the block is yet another museum which has been visited by visitors from over two dozen countries.

So if you feel a need to get out for the day, take the family down to Atlanta on old Route 66. The arcade museum is open Monday-Saturday from 9-4. The other museums as well, the Palm Grill is closed on Tuesdays.  So jump in the car and go have an Adventure. You won't be disappointed you did.

Those jaunty jalopies

Every year my church, 1st Lutheran in Princeton, holds a classic car show to help raise money for a food giveaway we sponsor twice a year. Baked goods, home made brats and hot dogs, kiddie rides and more are available to entertain the public though the Main attraction is the vintages Cars.

Sleek sport cars vie for space with classic 1950's show stoppers with so much chrome the sun might blind you at the right angle. Older cars as well, cars that your granddad used to drive or something you've only seen in a museum.  In addition we had antique tractors, fire engines, some old Hit-n-Miss engines and we had a couple brave souls who dressed up as furry mascots and braved the 100 degree heat to give the kids something to enjoy.

So if you're free next June come out and enjoy the show, have a brat, and walk amongst the classics!