On the smorgasbord of local outings, this one takes the cake—or Jell-O. Visit the mansion that Jacob LeRoy built in 1820, with its vault, wine cellar, open-hearth kitchen, children’s room, and rare collection of Morganville pottery.

Then head around to the back for the complete history of Jell-O, founded right here. You’ll find lots of fun souvenirs, trivia, and of course, recipe ideas (no free samples, though). Grown-ups will find this a trip down memory lane. There’s also an exhibit on the lower level that will take you through the evolution of transportation in the 20th century.

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