Space Shuttle Enterprise at the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum in New York City Carltonaut's Travel Tips
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Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum: What to Expect

As a space nerd, I was super excited to see the Space Shuttle Enterprise on the flight deck of the USS Intrepid during a trip to New York City. I’ve been to the Big Apple numerous times, but never realized this jewel was available. The Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum Complex has a little…

Standing on The Ledge at Chicago's Willis Tower Carltonaut's Travel Tips
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Plan Your Visit: The Skydeck at Chicago’s Willis Tower

There’s something inspiring about standing on top of the Willis Tower, one of the country’s tallest buildings. It’s even more exhilarating to stand outside of that building on a glass floor only 1.5 inches thick, looking down to the street 1,353 feet below you. Hope you’re not afraid of heights! Chicago offers this experience atop…

Kennedy Space Center Astronaut visit dad and sons Carltonaut's Travel Tips
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Kennedy Space Center: What You Need to Know

The John F. Kennedy Space Center in Florida is full of science, imagination and history. I’ve been to the Kennedy Space Center on two very different trips: as part of a family vacation and for an Astronaut Autograph & Memorabilia Show with my then nine-year-old son. Each visit was unique. And with everything offered at…

Entrance to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington DC Carltonaut's Travel Tips
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Plan Your Visit: US Holocaust Memorial Museum in DC

The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, DC, was recommended to me by almost everyone I know who’s been to the nation’s capitol. When I ended up in DC on business, I made sure to experience the museum for myself. Here’s what you can expect during your visit to the United States Holocaust Memorial…