Best History Museums in the US- Board War Boats and tour

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One of the main focuses of our 3 month road trip was to do as many tours and museum visits as we could. Because Seth is a war nut, we mostly hit war memorials and aircraft museums. Here I’ve put together a list of the museums we visited and the tours we took, and all the information you need to add them to your list of must-dos!

Alabama

Battleship USS Alabama Museum Mobile, Alabama

Cost:
Adult(12+)- $15; Child(6-11)- $6; Senior(55+)& Retired Military- $13; Active Military- FREE

Hours:
April to September, 8am-6pm; October to March, 8am-5pm

Things to Know: 
>Parking is $2/vehicle;
>Bring your CAA/AAA card to get $2 off the adult ticket price;
>Food is available onsite, though we found it quite expensive

The USS Alabama with several tanks
The USS Alabama with several tanks

 

DC

National Air and Space Museum Washington, DC

Cost:
FREE!

Hours:
Daily, 10am-530pm

Things to Know:
>There is a food court there, with common fast food options, but they are priced higher then normal, so if you’re on a budget bring snacks
>You will go through a metal detector to enter
>Tripods and selfie sticks are prohibited
>Elevators and Escalators are available
>IMAX movies are available for a fee- book ahead to ensure seats
>Allow for time in the gift shop- it is HUGE, well-priced and has a lot of neat stuff!

One of several bay of planes on display
One of several bay of planes on display

 

Florida

National Armament Museum Destin, FL

Cost:

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One of the many aircraft on display at the museum

FREE!

Hours:
Monday to Saturday, 9:30am-4:30pm

Things to Know:
Wear good shoes, and bring sunscreen/bugspray/umbrella if weather dictates- most of the aircraft are outside of the building

 

National Naval Aviation Museum Pensacola, FL
The fighter jet is on display at the entrance of the museum
The fighter jet is on display at the entrance of the museum

Cost:
FREE!

Hours:
Daily, 9am-5pm

Things to Know:
>Parking is free
>No backpacks allowed
>Visitors over 16 need proper ID
>The museum is located on the Naval Base
>Free tours are available throughout the day, check the website for times and pick up tickets at the front desk. Be sure to get on the Trolley Tour!
>Food is available in a themed restaurant on site- prices are quite good
**If you have time check out the Pensacola Lighthouse, also on base**

 

Louisiana

Cajun Pride Swamp Tour New Orleans, LA

Cost:
Adult- $24 or $19 online; Child (4-12)- $18 or $13 online
I found a 2for1 Groupon, and it may still be active. Use this link and search ‘swamp tour’ to see if it’s still available!

Hours:
Daily- 9:30am, noon, 2:15pm, 4:15pm. Last tour is seasonal and runs March 1- October 1

Things to know:
> Bug spray is not necessary
> Call ahead to ensure availability, if not buying tickets ahead
> Transportation from a number of New Orleans hotels can be provided for a fee. Check their website to see prices and availability
> Beer is available on site while you wait for your tour

One of my favourite shots from the swamp tour
One of my favourite shots from the swamp tour

 

Evergreen Plantation Edgard, LA

Cost:

Evergreen Plantation at sunset
Evergreen Plantation at sunset

Adults (18+)- $20, Children (5-18)- $6, Under 5- FREE

Hours:
Monday to Saturday- 9:30am, 11:30am, 2:00pm

Things to know:
> Gate is open 8:55 t0 2:15
> No reservation required
> Cash or check only- no cards
> Fair amount of walking, wear comfortable shoes
> Bring bugspray- Slave quarters were VERY mosquito-y

Living Oak trees lining the driveway to the back of the house
Living Oak trees lining the driveway to the back of the house

 

New York

American Museum of Natural History New York City, NY

Cost:
General Admission is suggested at $22**; admission to special exhibits and IMAX movies will be extra

Hours: 
Daily, 10am-545pm

Things to know: 
>**The American Museum of Natural History operates on a donation admission, so if you’d like to pay less just let the admission desk know how much you’d like to pay! Note, the special exhibits and IMAX will cost more
>Allow for at minimum 3 hours, though you can easily make a full day out of it and still not see everything
>Bring snacks- the cafeteria is PRICEY! (though there is great selection, and food tastes great if cost is no concern)

 

Aircraft Carrier

 

North Carolina

Battleship USS North Carolina Museum Wilmington, NC

Cost:

USS North Carolina Battleship Memorial entrance
USS North Carolina Battleship Memorial entrance

Adults(12+)- $14; Children(6-11)- $6; Seniors(65+)& Military(ID required)- $10

Hours: Summer (Friday before Labor Day to Memorial Day), Daily, 8am-8pm; Winter (Tuesday after Labor Day to Thursday before Memorial Day), Daily, 8am-5pm

Things to Know:
>Ticket sales end one hour before closing
>Allow for minimum 2 hours, though we spent 5.5 hours and still could have done another hour if we had time
>Wear comfortable shoes- there is A LOT of stairs and walking
>For fans of the show One Tree Hill, the gazebo in the field by the river is the former home of The Rivercourt! Check out the picnic tables and leave your mark!

 

Pennsylvania

American Helicopter Museum West Chester, PA

Cost:
Adults- $10; Seniors, Students with ID, Children- $8

Hours:
Wednesday-Saturday: 10am-5pm, Sunday: noon-5pm

Things to Know:
>The tour is self guided
>Expect to spend at least an hour, maybe 2 if you watch the movies
>Don’t hesitate to ask the volunteers questions- many are retired air force and have many stories to share

 

South Carolina

Patriot’s Point War Museum Charleston, SC
The USS Yorkton Aircraft Carrier and the USS Laffey Destroyer
The USS Yorkton Aircraft Carrier and the USS Laffey Destroyer

Cost:
Adult(12+)- $20; Child(6-11)- $12; Senior(62+)- $17; Military(with ID)- $17; Military(in uniform)- FREE

Hours:
Daily 9am-630pm *Ticket sales end at 5pm

Things to Know:
>Parking is $5/vehicle
>Allow for time in the gift store, it is impressive and well priced!
>Easily can spend a whole day here between the Vietnam Experience, Destroyer Ship, Submarine and Aircraft Carrier. We had 6 hours and didn’t see everything
>Wear comfortable shoes, there’s A LOT of walking and stairs!
>Chat with the guide in the Vietnam Experience- he was likely in the war!

The Vietnam War Memorial at the Museum
The Vietnam War Memorial at the Museum


Texas

The Alamo San Antonio, TX

Cost:   

Outside the Alamo
Outside the Alamo

FREE!

Hours:
Daily 9am-530pm

Things to Know:
>The tour is self guided
>No cameras, hats, drinks or cell phone use is allowed inside the buildings
>No pets allowed
>Ask for a fudge sample in the gift shop!
**Be sure to walk the San Antonio Riverwalk as well, it’s very neat!**

A piece of the San Antonio Riverwalk
A piece of the San Antonio Riverwalk

 

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I'm a former teen mom, a career chef and an entrepreneur with a life-long wanderlust. My son and I recently became unschoolers and world-schoolers! This means we travel full-time and use our real-life experiences as a basis for his education. It's a blast, and we're both learning so much as we go! Follow us to keep up with our nomadic adventure!

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