Humankinds first powered flight took place on December 17th, 1903a short, straight glide of 120 feet. Since then, we have learned to fly across continents, oceans, around the globe, and even into space. If youve ever been interested in learning more about the amazing achievements in flight that humans have pursued and achieved, then youre in luck: Willow Hill Apartments in Puyallup are located less than an hours drive away from the famous Museum of Flight in Seattle.
The Museum of Flight features an impressive variety of exhibits, ranging from The Birth of Aviation to Space: Exploring the New Frontier. Visitors are invited to explore fighters from World War I and World War II, sit in the cockpit of a replica Hornet fighter or a genuine SR-71A Blackbird, and even explore SAM 970, the original Air Force One. Other hands-on exhibits include a visit to an air control tower and a tour of the genuine Space Shuttle Trainer Crew Compartment.
Special exhibits and education programs are also available for youth from ages five to seventeen, including the Challenger Learning Center, where students can learn about astronauts and the NASA space program. If youre interested in the amazing exhibits of the Museum of Flight, you can attend seven days a week between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. Admission prices are $19 dollars for adults and $11 for youths. Check out their site here for more information.