Looks small on the outside, but an amazing collection on the inside, not to mention the collection of tracked and wheeled military vehicles outside. The number of rare pieces of military (mostly WW2) artifacts is great.
I went while a half foot of snow was sitting on the ground, so I plan on getting back once I can check out the vehicles up front. This museum is worth the stop.
Great sports bar in the middle of Sono. Good prices, 4 dart boards, big bar, TV's everywhere, a pool table, and, most importantly...Big Buck Hunter.
Food is standard bar fare to wolf down in between pitchers of PBR.
You're gonna have fun here.
Whether you're stopping in for a boozy brunch on a Sunday, grabbing a quick dinner before a movie next door on a Tuesday, or getting ready to dance to what the DJ is spinning on Friday or Saturday night, there's no better environment.
Food wise, it's an ever changing menu with a few staples such as their burger, the brick chicken, and the beef tongue (don't say ew..try it). A substantial wine list along with a handful of their own cocktails will compliment whatever you decide to order. It is mostly a small plate restaurant, so you'll want to pick and choose from the list of what's there.
Also good to know, half price bottles of wine on Sundays and Mondays, along with $1.00 oysters on Tuesdays!
Image is actually of the railroad bridge next to the Saugatuck River Bridge.
But, the SRB is a nice little small bridge that is terrifying when you first drive across it when you're new to the area. I have yet to see it open, and I'm not sure if it does move anymore. The area can get an eerie vibe to it early spring mornings when a heavy fog moves up the river and the roads are deserted.
If you're in the area, be sure to check out the Black Duck Cafe just around the corner from the bridge. It's an old barge on the river serving cheap bar food and drinks.
Great little aquarium, complete with an IMAX Theater. Each summer they will bring in something interesting (this summer was the lorikeets), and in the past they have had an albino alligator! Due to it's location on the Long Island Sound they have a great layout showing the various types of sea life found in the area along with what is more prevalent based on the time of year.
There is also a newer area that includes prairie dogs and other African life. This is just outside the always enjoyable touch tank, letting you feel the slick skins of rays and sharks.
Finally, your trip isn't complete without seeing one of the scheduled feedings of the seals! Easy to spot once you get in, make sure you get a seat early to watch the show, and see the individual personality of each of the seals!
The pier is something to check out, regardless of if you're fishing or just to see the views. It does cost $1.00 to walk out, but it gives you views at sunset that are worth it.
I only passed by at night both times, however they have it light with a string of orange tube lighting which only makes the house look more spaceship like. If you're anywhere on the gulf shores it's worth a drive, as the road it is located on is a beautiful trip along the island between Navarre and Pensacola. Much better views than staying on 98.
Between a fantastic amount of area to explore in the battleship, you can also go inside the USS Drum, a WWII era submarine. While the giftshop is an older looking building, everything is maintained amazingly with the tours well laid out on the ship itself. Make sure you get into the 16" gun turrets. That was one of my favorite parts, and really makes you wonder what it must have sounded like in there during an attack.
You can tell why this was put here. Churches ALL OVER the area, however it's a bit of a shady area.
You can drive right up to the front gates, however it is now posted with "No Trespassing" signs. When you get to the gate you could probably still park and walk around the gate, as it's not sealed off, and no one can really see your car. There are two houses just down from the gate, but again, not a very active neighborhood.
As it was the same trip as my visit to the Little People Village, I was losing light, and it was already storming so I didn't venture in.
A little tricky to find. I parked just past where the GPS will tell you where it is, a small road that kinda dead ends, but you can see where it continues. Apparently this doesn't lead to it, as the website linked to it suggests another spot to check out.
Anyway, storms were rolling in, and I was losing light so I didn't find it, but hope to go back again with more appropriate footwear and more light.