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Pima Air and Space Museum, Tucson, Arizona

 
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added on the 27th of November, 2010
If you are into aviation or just flying, than the Prima Air and Space Museum is your heaven on earth. They have more than 300 airplanes on display, ranging from old to new, historically and technologically significant.

There is also a bus tour that takes you to the 'graveyard or planes', also known as the 'Boneyard'. Some of the aircraft are open to the public, you can climb in, push buttons and stuff and just feel like a real pilot! It is really amazing!

Address:
6000 E Valencia Rd, Tucson, AZ 85756, USA

Price:
Adults: $15.50, kids: $9

Opening Hours:
Every day from 9am to 5pm.

On the web:
http://www.pimaair.org/

 
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