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Heading out soon for a road trip around the NE US starting in Rhode Island and then moving south west eventually we have to hit Newark DE to pick up some parts for the new boat. We've been to Battleship Row but definitely want to see Mystic Seaport again in the summer. It was fall last time we were there and a lot of the exhibits were closed.

I'm leaning towards a trip to the National Air & Space Museum in Chantilly. After that we'll be heading north probably over nighting somewhere near Harrisburg PA. Are there any "must see" places of historical interest? Doesn't necessarily have to be nautical in nature. I'd spend a week in DC at the Smithsonian but can't do that this trip.
We've got about an extra day of free time to be lookyloo's.
 
If your interested in nautical history definitely stop by the The Herreshoff Marine Museum / Americas's Cup Hall of Fame in Bristol, RI. http://www.herreshoff.org/ Beautiful town and an amazing collection of classic wooden boats.

"If God had meant for us to have fiberglass boats, he would have planted fiberglass trees."
— L. Francis Herreshoff

"It looks like frozen snot." -L. Francis Herreshoff, looking at a Herreshoff Bullseye built of fiberglass.

"The cabin of a small yacht is truly a wonderful thing; not only will it shelter you from a tempest, but from the other troubles in life, it is a safe retreat." -L. Francist Herreshoff
 
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If your interested in nautical history definitely stop by the The Herreshoff Marine Museum / Americas's Cup Hall of Fame in Bristol, RI. http://www.herreshoff.org/ Beautiful town and an amazing collection of classic wooden boats.

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Cool! That's about 10 mins from where we're picking up the stove. :-) Thnx.
 
National Air and Space Museum is worth the trip. Parking is $15. The parking fee serves as your entry fee regardless of the number of people in the car. eg. 5 people in the car = $3 per person to get in. VERY easy access and egress to the interstate.
 
They have an SR71 and a Space Shuttle there along with a lot of other cool items. The last time I was there I did a complete walk through just looking but not reading everything.
 
How about Gettysburg, which is about a half hour south of Harrisburg. If you never been there, you probably don't want to miss it.

Clarification on Hershey; they don't really do factory tours anymore. Instead they have a ride that shows how it is made that is adjacent to the amusement park.
 
The Admiral's working on the Itinerary. I keep shovellin' her places to go and things to see but She already had Hershey on the agenda Bruce! ;-) We used to have a Hershey factory near here, Smiths Falls, but they closed it up a couple years ago.
 
While in the DC area you have to see Annapolis, founded 1649, temporary capitol of the USA in 1783, US Naval Academy, Sailboat Capital of the World, Treaty of Paris signed here, Kunte Kinte sold into slavery here (from Alex Haley's Roots), Annapolis is full of history. Be sure to see the downtown area and stop in Middleton's Tavern for the famous oyster shooters.
 
We talked about that autlaw but looking at everything there it'd take us at least a week to see it all. I'm the kinda guy who has to read every exhibit plaque. ;-) We'll be back someday when our boat is built and will have more leisure time. Thanks for the suggestion. I appreciate it.
 
Enjoy RI. Herreshoff Museum and Yacht Restoration school would be right up your alley!
 
We picked up the Admiral's stove yesterday.

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Almost 9 hrs driving on a 6 1/2 hour trip! ;-) Only a couple minor detours courtesy of the GPS. Traffic was pretty heavy and we hit a downpour about 2 hrs out from Providence and there was a 4 car pile up which slowed us down. The ole' Jeep was havin' a terrible time haulin' her own butt up some of those hills. I think we might of gotten a bad bit of gas in Ogdensburg NY. Going to run a tank of high test through her today to see if that helps clear things up.

Mystic Seaport today. I'd love to see the Herreshoff museum but that'll have to wait for a retirement trip hopefully on our new boat. :-)
 
Mystic Seaport is such a wonderful place.

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The Charles W. Morgan whaler under restoration.

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The Amistad

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Think I found an anchor for my boat! ;-)

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Cleaner than my boat shed!

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Electric launch giving free harbor tours.

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History everywhere you look. This place is truly a national treasure.
 
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