Day Trip To Space
There’s a major interstate freeway that connects the top of Michigan with Florida called I75. It starts on the Canada – United States border in the Upper Peninsula and ends in suburban Miami some 1700 miles later. It’s a major artery driven by millions of people a day and I’ve made countless journeys on it. Working in Louisville gave me ample opportunity to drive through Ohio along I75. I’ve seen the Armstrong Air & Space Museum countless times and never stopped.
Early one Monday morning during my commute through Ohio I exited to find gas and coffee. I really didn’t pay any attention to the exit, but when pulling out of the gas station a strange sight caught my eye.
That’s not something you see every day! I had to stop for a quick visit.
For some reason more astronauts have come from Ohio than any other state. Same with US Presidents. I don’t understand it.
It’s strange to see jets in public settings.
This quick stop really opened my eyes to what would be a nice day trip from Detroit. It’s only around 160 miles or 2.5 hours drive. Admission is $8 for adults, free for kids under 6, and $4 for kids 6-12.
Hours:
From October to March:
Tuesday – Saturday: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Monday: Closed
From April to September:
Monday – Saturday: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Armstrong Air & Space Museum
500 Apollo Dr
Wapakoneta, OH 45895
~ Freddy
