I last visited the Cape back when I was about 8 yrs old, and to this day (30+ years later) have some pretty good memories of that visit.
Yesterday, I took my own family, including a 4yr old with a healthy interest in all things that fly, over to the Kennedy Space Center.
All I can say is *wow*. The Saturn V building/display alone was worth the price of admission. This particular rocket was one of three (out of a total of 20 built) that never flew. It has been restored to what the KSC staff calls "Smitsonian standards" - I don't know what that means, but the display is simply beyond awe inspiring. The sheer complexity and scale are unreal. The thing is just outrageously enormous. It's one of those sights that will always have impact beyond words. It sort of reminds me of the feeling I get every time I see the Grand Canyon (and I've been there several times, too! The feeling nevery changes.) Even as a child of the space race, it's one of those "must see" sights people should actively seek. I highly recommend this visit.
The "Rocket Garden" right by the visitor's center is also very interesting, though much smaller in scale, of course.
Of course, I've always wanted to build a Saturn V, but never "got around to it". When my 4yr old gets older, I think it might be something we'll just need to tackle.
Yesterday, I took my own family, including a 4yr old with a healthy interest in all things that fly, over to the Kennedy Space Center.
All I can say is *wow*. The Saturn V building/display alone was worth the price of admission. This particular rocket was one of three (out of a total of 20 built) that never flew. It has been restored to what the KSC staff calls "Smitsonian standards" - I don't know what that means, but the display is simply beyond awe inspiring. The sheer complexity and scale are unreal. The thing is just outrageously enormous. It's one of those sights that will always have impact beyond words. It sort of reminds me of the feeling I get every time I see the Grand Canyon (and I've been there several times, too! The feeling nevery changes.) Even as a child of the space race, it's one of those "must see" sights people should actively seek. I highly recommend this visit.
The "Rocket Garden" right by the visitor's center is also very interesting, though much smaller in scale, of course.
Of course, I've always wanted to build a Saturn V, but never "got around to it". When my 4yr old gets older, I think it might be something we'll just need to tackle.