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.

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Spring Mountain Ski Area has a vertical drop of 450 feet. You will find nine runs serviced by six lifts that include one triple and three double chairlifts. There are 45 skiable acres.

Seven Springs presents 31 slopes and trails on 285 skiable acres with terrain gentle or daunting enough for skiers of any level. This is a complete, four-seasons resort, one of the largest and most popular in the region.

Shawnee Mountain Ski Area has earned a reputation for aggressive snowmaking and quality grooming. Located in the heart of the Pocono Mountains, Shawnee offers day and night skiing, snowboarding and a tubing park.

Shawnee Peak is celebrating their 75th year of skiing and riding in Maine, making it the longest operating Mountian in the state.

Ski Roundtop has around 600 skiable acres. Tubing and a snowboarding park are available.

BASE: 800ft
SUMMIT: 1400ft
VERTICAL DROP: 600ft

NO. OF. LIFTS: 8
Gondolas: 0
Chairs: 5
Surface: 3

Royal Mountain Ski Area, located in Caroga Lake, NY, is a small ski area with 13 ski trails served by 3 lifts. The Ski Area is an easy hour and a half drive from Albany, and 4 hours from New York City.