by Robert | Jun 2, 2017 | Destinations, Historical, Museums, Regions, Southeast, Virginia
While passing through the town of Orange, Virginia we stopped at this museum honoring the fourth U.S. President and the county of Orange. James Madison may not be a household name to most Americans but he was know as the “Father of the Constitution”...
by Robert | May 7, 2017 | Destinations, Historical, Memorials, Museums, Regions, Southeast, Virginia
Having a son in the Marine Corps I had to visit the National Museum of the Marine Corps in Quantico, Virginia. Admission was surprisingly free. This is such a beautiful building its worth a second look. This view is from the parking lot. This place was so large...
by Robert | Apr 22, 2017 | Colorado, Destinations, Museums, Regions, Rocky Mountain
On our way through Denver, Colorado we stopped by the Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum. It’s the building with the B-52 bomber sitting out front. You can’t say that about just any building. The admission price of $12.50 was well worth the...
by Robert | Apr 20, 2017 | Destinations, Florida, Museums, Regions, Southeast
On our return trip from Florida we planned a stop by the National Museum of Naval Aviation in Pensacola, Florida. The museum is located on the grounds of the Pensacola Naval Air Station. This is also home base of the Blue Angels. You need to show ID and get a pass...
by Robert | Apr 9, 2017 | Colorado, Destinations, Museums, Regions, Rocky Mountain
This Colorado Springs, Colorado park not only has a great park but a great Visitors Center as well. This is actually a good place to start before seeing the park. The center is located at the Northeast entrance to the park and offers plenty of parking. There is...
by Robert | Apr 2, 2017 | Destinations, Museums, Oklahoma, Regions, Southwest
If you would like to find your childhood again, this is the place to start. The Toy & Action Figure Museum in Pauls Valley, Oklahoma. It is approximately one hour south of Oklahoma City off of I-35. If you cannot find the toys that you played with as a kid...