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Peterson Air & Space Museum
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| Hours | Tues-Sat 8:30am-4:30pm | ||
| Location | Peterson Air Force Base main gate, off U.S. 24 | ||
| Transportation | Take I-25, exit 141, and then follow U.S. 24 east about 7 1/2 miles | ||
| Phone | 719/556-4915 | ||
| Web site | www.petemuseum.org | ||
| Prices | Free admission | ||
| Season | Closed holidays and occasionally during military exercises; call ahead | ||
Frommer's Review
Through its exhibits, this museum traces the history of Peterson Air Force Base, NORAD, the Air Defense Command, and Air Force Space Command. Of special interest are 17 historic aircraft, including P-47 Thunderbolt and P-40 Warhawk fighters from World War II, plus four missiles and jets from the Korean War to the present. To mark the 50th anniversary of the U.S. Air Force, a memorial grove of 58 conifer trees honoring the USAF Medal of Honor recipients was planted. There's also a small gift shop. Allow 1 to 2 hours. Note: Visitors must have a military ID or give administration at least 24 hours' advance notice to get on the base.
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Frommer's Denver, Boulder & Colorado Springs, 9th Edition
Author: Eric Peterson |
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