Charles M. Schulz Museum
Yes, the characters of his Peanuts comic strip have been appearing in Cedar Fair parks across the country for over 20 years, but if you're a real fan of the comic, the Charles M. Schulz Museum is where you want to go. Located on the same property that Schulz called home, this tribute to the artist and his work features nearly 100 original strips on view, a re-creation of his studio, a 100-seat theater showing Peanuts animated specials, a Snoopy-themed bas relief sculpture by Japanese artist Yoshiteru Otani, a mural he painted for his daughter's nursery, outdoor sculpture gardens, a Snoopy labyrinth, and the kite-eating tree, and, of course, a killer gift shop. But the pièce de résistance is the two-story tile mosaic of Charlie Brown running to kick the football held by Lucy. Made up of 3,588 2"x8" ceramic tiles, each with a different comic strip image, it's a fitting tribute to a lasting American classic. [via]
