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Bring your child to The National Museum of World War II Aviation. They will learn about American innovation during World War II. They will be inspired to seek innovation.
- Location 755 Aviation Way, Colorado Springs, CO 80916
- Added July 30, 2013
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flight technology
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To great dining to great exhibits, the Downtown Aquarium holds 500 different species of animals. The exhibits highlight the ecosystems around the world. Come by for amazing exhibits and enjoy the yummy food at the restaurants today!
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At the Challenger Learning Center, your students can learn all about the space program, and even go on a simulated space mission of their own!
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Take your kids to this Wildlife Museum to learn all about the wildlife of both the past and the present. They can learn about everything from the Megalodon, the largest shark that ever lived, to the wildlife in Africa. Learn to understand and appreciate the world around you at this indoor peak at the outside world.
- Location 10035 Peoria Street, Parker, CO 80134
- Added September 15, 2011
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Africa predator prey
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Visit the United States Air Force Academy to learn more about what it takes to be in the Air Force. At this highly selective college, you can tour parts of the campus, learn about the history the academy, and see what it takes to be a cadet. If you choose to visit, the Visitor Center is the best place to start.
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Although Dinosaur Ridge is a bit of a drive from Colorado Springs, if you are at all interested in dinosaurs, this is the place to go. This two mile trail features dinosaur quarries where the first stegosaurus was found, and is one of the few places in the world where you can see dinosaur bones still in the original rocks in which they were fossilized.
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Florissant Fossible Beds National Monument is home to thousands of different kinds of fossils of plants and insects. This park features an exhibit, children’s interactive workbooks, and guided tours. There are even fossil excavation demonstrations open to all those who visit the park. Teacher education programs are available to teachers during summer so that they can learn about the paleontology/geology specific to Florissant valley, and take advantage the many field trip oppurtunities available for their classes.
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The Peterson Air & Space Museum is a great place to learn about the history of flight, especially concerning the militaty. It features and indoor display as well as and outdoor display of sixteen actual missiles, airplanes, and rockets. Since this museum is located on the Peterson Air Force Base, it also provides a great oppurtunity to learn about the air defense of North America and see several different mission controls. However, for security reasons, unless you are a member of the military, make sure you schedule a visit with the museum in advance.
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The Morrison Natural Histroy Museum is a great place to take your kids if they like dinosaurs. Since most of the fossils on display are touchable, they’re almost guaranteed not to get bored. There are even tours included in the price of admission three times a day, so a tour guide will almost always be availableto answer all of your kids’ questions.
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The Fiske Planetarium and Science Center is a great place to go to learn about space. The presentations, often given more than once a day, cover a wide variety of subjects, from the stories behind the constellations to kids in space. If you’re lucky, you might even get to meet an astronaut!
