Places to Visit for Space and Astronomy Geeks

Mauna Kea, Hawaii.
Mauna Kea, Hawaii. Photo by Peter Luo on Unsplash

Even though traveling to space is still not accessible to most people, there are so many amazing places here on Earth that space lovers can enjoy. In case you’re obsessed with space or you have a child who is interested in astronomy and space, here are some of the best places to visit.

Kennedy Space Center, Florida

The Kennedy Space Center in Meritt Island, Florida, attracts over 1.7 million space lovers every year because this is indeed the place where history was made. Here you can see models of real NASA rockets and equipment that astronauts use, and even experience a simulation of the space shuttle’s launch for full eight minutes.

Smithsonian Air And Space Museum, Washington D.C.

This is one of the most popular museums in the world because it displays some of the most important aeronautical and spaceflight artifacts. Here you’ll get to see inside a Boeing 747 Aircraft and the real Apollo Space Module, and you can also see what real space toilets look like.

Mauna Kea, Hawaii

Mauna Kea is a dormant volcano and one of the best and most popular places in the world for astronomical observations. There are currently 13 working telescopes on Mauna Kea and even though these facilities are not open to the public, tourists can still go to the summit and enjoy spectacular views and stargazing.