The Bergstrom-Mahler Museum of Glass highlights beautiful blown glass.
On the second floor of the Kelsey Museum of Archaeology is a reproduction of the famous Villa of the Mysteries murals from ancient Pompeii.
is free and open Tuesdays through Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 4315 Woodrow Bean Transmountain Rd; El Paso, TX 79924; Phone: 915-759-6060; https://borderpatrolmuseum.com Fort Monroe - Casemate Museum chronicles more than 400 years of social and military history including the Contraband Decision of 1861, which determined that escaped slaves were contraband and could not be returned to their owners. The cell where Jefferson Davis was imprisoned after the Civil War is also recreated. Admission is free. Open October through April on Tuesday through Sunday from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. May through September open daily from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Closed major holidays. Note: Larger RVs may want to park at Outlook Beach parking lot just outside the fort and walk into the fort through the East Gate. 20 Bernard Rd; Fort Monroe, VA 23651; Phone: 757-788- 3391; https://fortmonroe.org/visit/casemate-museum Natural Beauty Open to All Garden of the Gods offers 1,300 spectacular acres of sandstone formations, hiking trails, and a driving loop. Admission to both the park and the informative visitor center is free. Hours vary by season. Currently the visitor center and the park are open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 1805 N
30th St; Colorado Springs, CO 80904; Phone: 719-634- 6666; http://gardenofgods.com Niagara Falls State Park is a jewel that never closes. Some of its attractions charge a fee, but it is always free to enter and marvel at the falls, enjoy the evening illumination, and hike the trails often leading to spectacular views. If you bring your passport, you can walk across the Rainbow Bridge to the Canadian side of the falls, snapping a photo as you stand over the middle of the falls. 24 Buffalo Ave; Niagara Falls, NY, 14303; Phone: 716-278-1796; www.niagarafallsstatepark.com Be Amazed by Science Bradbury Science Museum presents a wide range of science exhibits, and extensive information about the Manhattan Project and atomic bombs. This free museum is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday and Monday from 1 to 5 p.m. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day. 1350 Central Ave; Los Alamos, NM 87544; Phone: 505-667- 4444; www.lanl.gov/museum Explore Art Amon Carter Museum of American Art fulfills Carter’s wish for a free museum with world-class art. The museum
A BAKER’S DOZEN
COAST TO COAST SPRING MAGAZINE 2020
36
Made with FlippingBook Proposal Creator