Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum

Location

New York
United States
40° 45' 53.1468" N, 74° 0' 2.5524" W
US
General info: 

This unique Museum is centered on the aircraft carrier Intrepid (CVS-11), that served in World War II.
The Museum features a range of interactive exhibits and events providing a snapshot of heroism, education, and excitement. The exhibits range from historical re-creations such as Kamikaze: Day of Darkness, Day of Light, to new interactive displays. Visitors also can ride in the A-6 Cockpit Simulator, visit the Virtual Flight Zone, and tour the inside of the Growler Submarine.

The complex boasts 30 restored aircraft, former USS Growler submarine, Lockheed A-12 supersonic reconnaissance plane and the British Airways Concorde. Additionally on April 12, 2011, the museum was awarded the Space Shuttle Enterprise.

Getting there: 

Subway: Take subway to Times Square and either walk from there or take the M-42 bus West to the Hudson River and walk north.
Bus: M-50 runs along 49th Street and stops at the Intrepid

Costs: 

ADMISSION:
• Adults: $19.50
• Seniors (62+):$15.50
• Veterans: $15.50
• College Students (w/ID): $15.50
• Youth (6-17): $14.50
• Child (2-5): $7.50
• Child under 2: Free

HOURS:
October 1 - March 31st:
• Tuesday-Sunday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
• Closed Mondays
April 1 - September 30
• Monday - Friday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
• Saturday, Sunday and Holidays: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Interesting places nearby

BASE: 2025ft
SUMMIT: 3429ft
VERTICAL DROP: 1403ft

NO. OF. LIFTS: 7
Gondolas: 0
Chairs: 2
Surface: 5

Burke Mountain is located in the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont, seven miles off exit 23 on Interstate 91. The private://old schoolprivate:// wooded trails have their own rare charm and beauty, unique from the corporate resort mold.

Calabogie offers 70 skiable acres serviced by 11 lifts. There is a vertical of around 760 feet and 18 runs. Snowboarding is allowed on all runs.

BASE: 505ft
SUMMIT: 1266ft
VERTICAL DROP: 761ft

Camden Snow Bowl, has more than six decades of solid ski experience behind it. With a vertical drop of 1,150 feet, its longest run is a little over one mile. Snowmaking and night skiing cover almost one-quarter of the terrain.

Camelback Ski Area is located in the heart of the Pocono Mountains.

Located just 15 minutes from downtown Ottawa, Camp Fortune is one of Ontario’s premier ski and snowboard resorts. The resort has invested in their snowmaking system for the winter of 2012/13, increasing the snowmaking capacity by 50%.