Nostalgic artifacts on display at the National Atomic Testing Museum in Las Vegas Carltonauts Travel Tips
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Visit the National Atomic Testing Museum in Vegas

Knowledge is power. The National Atomic Testing Museum in Las Vegas has a wealth of information and resources on the Manhattan Project and the atomic testing that took place in America. It’s one of those underrated museums that travelers – families, couples or individuals – shouldn’t pass by if they are exploring Las Vegas. Here’s…

Visit Minuteman Missile National Historic Site in South Dakota Carltonaut's Travel Tips
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Nuclear War and the Minuteman Missile National Historic Site

I love to learn, and travel allows me to do just that. When I was planning our family’s summer vacation, I stumbled upon Minuteman Missile National Historic Site in South Dakota. I wasn’t very familiar with the Cold War or terms like Mutually Assured Destruction (MAD), but I thought it would be cool to see…

Explore the USS Albacore submarine in Portsmouth New Hampshire Carltonaut's Travel Tips
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Tour the USS Albacore Submarine in Portsmouth

I don’t think I’m the type of person who could travel in a submarine. I’m fine doing the one at Disneyland. But the idea of being surrounded by water, while inside a “tin can” doesn’t appeal to me. That said, I enjoyed touring the USS Albacore in Portsmouth during a weekend visit to New Hampshire….

Give a speech at the National Presidential Wax Museum near Mount Rushmore Carltonaut's Travel Tips
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Visit the National Presidential Wax Museum

The National Presidential Wax Museum in Keystone, South Dakota, is a great stop to learn about America’s presidents. We stopped by during our visit to Mount Rushmore and were able to learn a little more about the role each president played in America’s history. If you’re looking for a great spot to stop and learn,…

Plan your visit to the Betsy Ross House in Philadelphia Carltonaut's Travel Tips
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Visit the Betsy Ross House

Experience colonial times as you explore the Betsy Ross House in historic Philadelphia. The little house just down the street from the National Constitution Center shares the life of Betsy Ross, the seamstress who’s credited with sewing the first flag of the United States of America. You can enjoy a virtual tour of the house…