Earl A. Wood, State Farm Insurance Agent

At LEGOLAND® Discovery Center, you can experience some truly amazing adventures. From reaching out and touching the stars in the 4D Cinema to learning top LEGO® building secrets from the Master Model Builder, there's something here for everyone. You can even see iconic landmarks in MINILAND®. If you're feeling particularly adventurous, you can pedal the enchanted cart in Merlin's magical potions chamber to become his next wizarding apprentice. Go faster and faster to conjure the sorcerer's spell and soar into the sky. One of the most exciting attractions is the Kingdom Quest ride, where you can hop aboard your chariot and rescue the captured Princess. But watch out for beastly trolls and sneaky skeletons lurking around every corner.

Scream your way through the Hangman's House of Horrors. This haunted house has been featured on the Travel Channel's America's Scariest Halloween Attractions, named Best Place to Get Spooked in Fort Worth Magazine, and even named one of the nation's Halloween Hot Spots by Family Circle magazine. If you're brave enough to stop in and check out all the fuss, head over to Hangman's proud home in Ft Worth, Texas. The location is shrouded in mystery, with rumors about its true purpose as a top-secret military base. But we know that Hangman's House of Horrors is the main attraction, a haunted walk that will make you scream. And if that's not enough, check out The Beauty of Horror, an all-new interactive art exhibit that promises to make memories, not nightmares. And for a little appetizer before the big show, don't miss Outbreak, a smaller yet equally intense attraction filled with zombies lurking in the shadows.

If you're interested in learning about the life and times of early-day ranchers, the Cattle Raisers Museum is a must-visit destination. One of the museum's highlights is a cattle drive simulator that puts you in the shoes of a rancher as you herd cattle across the plains. There are also fascinating exhibits showcasing the many by-products of the cattle industry, as well as rare photographs and authentic artifacts. Take advantage of this incredible opportunity to step back in time and experience the thrill of the cattle drive.