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….

Tour a WWI Battle Cruiser and a Submarine at the Independence Seaport Museum in Philadelphia Carltonaut's Travel Tips
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Independence Seaport Museum in Philadelphia

There’s something about climbing through the hatches of a submarine or walking the decks of a World War I battle cruiser. The Independence Seaport Museum in Philadelphia allows you to do just that. Beyond exploring the two vessels, the museum has several exhibits to help you learn about boats, ships, pirates, water and more. Check…

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…

Visit Pearl Harbor on Oahu in Hawaii carltonauts travel tips
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Visit Pearl Harbor and the USS Arizona Memorial

Pearl Harbor is one piece of history I think everyone should explore. It’s an opportunity to learn about the final straw that brought America into World War II. The historic area includes exhibits and first-hand accounts about the attack, a short film about the “Day which will live in infamy,” and the opportunity to visit…