14. Lumber Mill. See how lumber is milled and hauled.

15. Ceramics Shop. Learn about the craft and how a kiln works.

16. Veterinarian. Learn about the profession and pet care.

17. Library. Learn about the Dewey Decimal System and how to use it. Learn to use the card catalog or computerized cataloging system your library uses.

18. Virtual Financial "field trip". Use a financial planner on your home computer with your children to learn all about interest on loans and savings/investments. Play around enough with the program so they really learn just how much more buying something on credit costs versus buying it with cash. Using a savings calculator let them see how much their allowance or other savings could earn if they didn't spend it for a period of time.

19. Bank. Visit a local bank or credit union to learn about the different types of accounts and services they offer. This is a great way to follow-up #18 above. If your children don't already have savings accounts, this may be a great time to open one!

20. Recycling Center. Learn about what they recycle, how they do it and what their end products are used for.

21. 4-H Fair. See the different projects 4-H kids are involved in, from crops and animals, to baking, crafts and more.

22. Zoo. I've always enjoyed trips to the zoo! A word of caution, however: You may want to avoid the zoo during the spring season when many animals are "active" in ways you may not want to view as a family.

23. Old Cemetery. Make rubbings of old markers. Find the oldest marker. Look for interesting names and dates.

24. Planetarium. Watch out for evolutionary content here as well.

25. Local TV Station. Plan your trip to coincide with the News program. A trip to the TV Station ties in nicely with a unit study on weather, especially if you can talk with the weatherman and learn more about his job.

26. Dental Lab. See the different tools and methods used to make or fix teeth or dental appliances.

27. Botanical Garden. This is a great opportunity to see a wide variety of plants.

28. Power Company. Learn about how power is generated and supplied to your area.

29. Wood Worker's Shop. Learn about the different tools and skills involved in making fine furniture or crafts.

30. Eye Doctor. Learn about eye care, diseases/problems, diagnosis equipment and treatment.

31. Print Shop. See the huge printing presses, trimmers and other equipment in operation.

32. Historical Sites. Most areas of the country have a variety of historical sites. Some are well-known (historical buildings, etc.), while others may just be an obscure marker commemorating some event that happened there. To supplement your historical ramblings, visit the local library to see if you can learn more about the people or time period.

33. Wildlife/Nature Preserve. Learn all about plants and animals native to the area.

34. Blacksmith. Sometimes you can actually find a working smithy shop, other times blacksmithing is part of a special pioneer or old-time event (see #11).