America Takes Flight Wright Brothers to Neil Armstrong Dayton, Ohio - Wednesday July 15-Friday July 17, 2020
$395
INCLUDES: Two nights accommodations Four meals Wright Brothers Cycle Shop Carillon Historical park Hawthorn Hill Woodland Cemetery United States Air Force Museum National Aviation Hall of Fame Huffman Prairie Flying Field Neil Armstrong Air and Space Museum
Wright Brothers Cycle Co. & Wright Dunbar Center - A national Historic Landmark, this structure also represents the site where the Wright Brothers first became actively interested in the idea of flying.
Carillon Historic Park - See the Wright Flyer III, one of two existing planes built and flown by the Wright Brothers. Other exhibits include a 1930’s print shop, steam locomotives, Dayton’s oldest building and much more. Guides will interpret the historic exhibits.
Woodland Cemetery (Drive Thru Tour) - See the final resting place of the Wright Brothers.
Hawthorn Hill - Explore this National Landmark 1900’s home of Orville Wright featuring furnishings and the inventor’s study.
U.S. Air Force Museum - The oldest and largest military aviation museum in the world. Exhibits include over 300 aircraft missiles and displays, including the Air Force One that was used by President Kennedy thru Clinton. The National Aviation Hall of Fame is located within the museum, honoring America’s air and space pioneers.
Huffman Prairie Flying Field - See the open field where the Wright Brothers perfected the airplane and created the world’s first airport. You can see a replica of the 1905 hanger constructed on the site by the Wright brothers.
Neil Armstrong Air and Space Museum - The museum itself is designed to resemble a futuristic moon base. Artifacts include the Gemini VII spacecraft, Gemini and Apollo spacesuits and Apollo 11 moon rock.
Pick-up Locations
Kittanning Franklin Village Mall, Lower Lot Leechburg Giant Eagle Plaza
New Kensington Giant Eagle Plaza Harmarville Target Parking Lot Monroeville Giant Eagle Parking Lot, end of Row L Irwin Kohl's Parking Lot New Stanton Turnpike Exit 75
*Not all pickups guaranteed on all tours Price is per person based on double occupancy. Price is subject to a fuel surcharge.
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