New York’s Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum

Intrepid. Photo by Melanie Votaw.

The Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum in New York City is a playground for lovers of aviation, space exploration, and naval history. Besides World War II history, you’ll find the Space Shuttle Enterprise, a submarine, drones, and an array of aircraft, including a British Airways Concorde.

For kids, there’s an Exploreum with interactive exhibits. The day I was there, families were having a great time climbing into vessels and trying on gloves like the astronauts wear. There are even a couple of “rides” – one a drone, and the other a spacecraft.

Take a look at my photos for a taste of this museum. You won’t run across it, however, if you stick to the usual tourist areas in Manhattan. You’ll have to take a taxi or bus all the way west to the Hudson River at West 46th Street. It’s well worth the special trip off the beaten path, however, especially since you also get to see the river. Don’t miss it when you’re in NYC.

British Airways Concorde. Photo by Melanie Votaw.
Space Shuttle. Photo by Melanie Votaw.
Mercury Capsule Replica. Photo by Melanie Votaw.
Intrepid Museum. Photo by Melanie Votaw.
Intrepid Museum. Photo by Melanie Votaw.
Gemini capsule. Photo by Melanie Votaw.
Drone ride. Photo by Melanie Votaw.
Highline chair for transfer between two ships at sea. Photo by Melanie Votaw.
The Intrepid ship. Photo by Melanie Votaw.
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Melanie Votaw is the Publisher and Executive Travel Writer of LuxuryWeb Magazine. She has visited more than 50 countries on 6 continents and written for such magazines as Executive Travel, Just Luxe, Business Insider, South China Morning Post, Travel Mindset, and more. She is a member of the International Food, Wine & Travel Writers Association, New York Travel Writers Association, and International Travel Writers Alliance. Melanie's photography has won awards, and she has also written 43 nonfiction books as either the author or ghostwriter.

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