Arizona Science Center, Phoenix, AZ

Christopher Wright/ September 10, 2025/ Adventures, Museums and Zoos/ 0 comments

We’re always looking for a good STEM museum and have been to more than a couple across the nation. While staying in a favorite boondocking spot outside of Phoenix, Arizona, and thanks to our student EAA membership, we had the opportunity to visit the Arizona Science Center. What to do and Learn at the Arizona Science Center The Arizona Science Center is a sprawling 3-level campus with exhibits ranging from

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Nashville, TN

Ashley Wright/ July 3, 2024/ Adventures, Museums and Zoos/ 0 comments

On our way west from Virginia, we were able to drive through Tennessee. One of our stops was in Nashville. We were racing the weather, and our stop was a Boondockers Welcome spot, so we only stayed two nights. This was not nearly enough time to explore Nashville, and we’ll have to come back, but it was really cool. Nashville: More Multilingual Than We Were Expecting One thing that really

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Science Museum of Virginia, Richmond, VA

Christopher Wright/ May 29, 2024/ Adventures/ 0 comments

While staying in Virginia, we took in many historical sites. However, that’s not all Virgina has to offer. The Science Museum of Virginia was a pleasant surprise! Whether you’re into STEM, Space, or even music, the Science Museum of Virginia has a lot to offer. Even better, it honors ASTC reciprocal benefits, so if your child has done their Young Eagles Flight, your family can get in free! Exploring Space

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Museum of Life and Sciences, Durham, NC

Ashley Wright/ September 20, 2023/ Adventures, Museums and Zoos/ 0 comments

The Museum of Life and Sciences in Durham, North Carolina was one of the most amazing museums that we absolutely must go back to. It was like an epic STEM museum and a great zoo had a baby. The kids and Mom spent most of the day, and still barely saw a tiny fraction of what was available. One of our focus points along our travels has been to make

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Discovery Place, Charlotte, NC

Christopher Wright/ September 6, 2023/ Museums and Zoos/ 0 comments

While traveling through Charlotte, North Carolina, we got another chance to explore an amazing science center and STEM play place, The Discovery Place! What’s Inside The Discovery Place? This three-story structure was more than we could explore in just one day! The first area we explored had water tables, pneumatic tubes, and other similar experiences as one could find at other STEM playspaces. Just outside this area, they had tanks

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Imaginarium, Laredo, TX

Christopher Wright/ June 21, 2023/ Museums and Zoos/ 0 comments

While Staying at Lake Casa Blanca State Park, we took some time to explore Laredo, Texas. One of our stops was the Imaginarium inside the Mall del Norte. The kids have explored many museums and play spaces, and came here with high hopes. The Imaginarium of Laredo, Texas had a very limited footprint compared to other places we’ve visited, though that’s not surprising as it was located in a mall.

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Discovery Center, Springfield, MO

Christopher Wright/ March 8, 2023/ Museums and Zoos/ 0 comments

While we stayed at Jacques Rolling Wheels DIY, Mom and the kids got a chance to explore the Discovery Center in Springfield, Missouri! So what is it? The Springfield Discovery Center is an enormous STEM playground. Unlike other museums we’ve seen, where there may be a small interactive play area, this whole facility is dedicated to learning through play. Due to the midweek visit, the kids had a free run

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