Preview: The entire span of American aerospace history is presented in all its richness and color in this day trip to Prince George’s County. From the first balloon ascent in America, to the training of the first U.S. Army officers as airplane pilots, to the monitoring of man’s journeys to the moon—it all happened here in this tour radius. The coming and going of the world’s leaders at Andrews Air Force Base is witness to the continuing aerospace and aviation history-making in this area. The planning, development, and monitoring of American space travel and exploration are taking place at the Goddard Space Flight Center. And, the entire history of flight is represented and preserved in the Smithsonian’s Paul E. Garber Facility at Silver Hill. This chapter from the DayTrips series describes many fascinating, exciting, (and many free of charge) things to do, most within a two-hour drive of Baltimore. Each Day Trip includes destination highlights, places to visit along the way, choice restaurants and lodging, and shopping.
© Copyright Gwyn Walcoff & Bob Willis published by The Globe Pequot Press all rights reserved.
Duration: One day to several days
Best Time to Go: Year-round
This travel guide comes from:
Day Trips from Baltimore Guide Book
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