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Top 13 Education Centers in United States
byRV Lifestyle and
Michal Ben-Ari and
Mike Wendland and
Wendy Bowyer
Live update: Updated October 18, 2021Copy link
Copy link1. Big Bone Lick State Historic Site
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:
Mike WendlandNice campground and lots to see and learn here about paleontology, even Lewis and Clark, who both visited here and collected Mastadon and Mammoth bones for Thomas Jefferson. There's also a small herd of bison to observe.
2. Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:RV LifestyleThe park features a visitor’s center in Lincoln’s childhood home for travelers to learn more about him. A replica of the log cabin Lincoln was allegedly born in was reconstructed on-site as the original was deconstructed before 1865. See why we ranked this as one of the top 5 former national parks to visit: https://rvlifestyle.com/5-former-national-parks-to-visit/
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3. Chapman State Park, Chapman Dam Road, Clarendon, PA
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Frank PreglerNice campground with nice easy access lake for kayaking and canoes! Beautiful nature trail with swinging bridge !
4. Fort Mose Historic State Park
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Fort Mosé is a small Florida fort established when Spain was ruling, slavery was flourishing in the US colonies farther north, and because slaves were much less harshly treated by the Spaniards, there was a constant flow of escapees coming into Florida. Enslaved people who made it across the border had the option of securing their freedom by converting to Catholicism and agreeing to a term of military service. This state park tells the history in its museum, also there is a place for canoes, kayaks, bird viewing.
5. Humphrey Nature Center
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:RV LifestyleBetween the Middle Falls and Inspiration Point is another interesting spot, the Humphrey Nature Center.
The Humphrey Nature Center has several interactive exhibits that highlight the plants, animals, geology, and river ecology of Letchworth State Park.
Outside you’ll find an outdoor classroom, butterfly garden, a bird observation station, and several trails leading out into the old growth forest.
The center is open daily from 10am–5pm.
To learn more about Letchworth State Park, head over to our website:
https://rvlifestyle.com/best-things-to-do-at-letchworth-state-park/
6. Flint Hills Discovery Center ("IDs)
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Mike WendlandBeautiful prairie area (see https://youtu.be/tXBMK61ADas). We camped at the Flying W. Ranch near here and even went on a longhorn cattle drive with them
7. Moody Gardens
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:RV LifestyleFor family fun, Moody Gardens is a great place to go. The hotel and convention complex features a golf course, beach with a water park, and three kid-friendly pyramid attractions.
The Aquarium Pyramid displays a 1.5-million gallon tropical fish aquarium plus seals, sharks, and penguins.
Inside the Rainforest Pyramid, monkeys, two-toed sloths, and a variety of colorful birds move freely through a reproduction of a rainforest.
At the third pyramid, the Discovery Museum, kids can have fun with interactive science exhibits.
Fans of pirate lore will love exploring the history of Galveston since notorious privateer Jean Lafitte once headquartered on the island.
Tourists can take pirate tours, see costumed re-enactors, and view historical films. Several historical tours of the city (with and without pirates) are also available.
To find more of the best places for RVing on the Texas Gulf Coast, head to our website: https://rvlifestyle.com/rving-on-the-texas-gulf-coast/
8. Florida Oceanographic Coastal Center
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:RV LifestyleRight across the street from the Elliott Museum, you can explore the Florida Oceanographic Society Coastal Science Center.
It has a 57- acre marine life nature center featuring a 750,000-gallon gamefish lagoon, stingray touch tank, daily programs on sea turtles, and local fish identification. Plus, nature trails with guided tours.
Hours are 10am-5pm Mon – Sat and 12pm-4pm Sun. Admission is $12/person.
To learn more about the Coastal Center and things to see and do at Port St. Lucie, Florida, head to our blog:
https://rvlifestyle.com/things-to-do-at-port-st-lucie/
9. Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:RV LifestyleBefore heading into the park, spend some time at the Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center, a not-for-profit wildlife park and educational facility, which houses rescue bears and wolves.
To learn more about West Yellowstone, head to our website here:
https://rvlifestyle.com/best-things-to-do-in-west-yellowstone/
10. Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument
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Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument spans about one million acres. It is a vast stretch of desert with a white-sandstone mesa, with incredible views, natural bridges and even a 126 foot high water fall. Be sure to stop by visitor centers for an overview. RV LifestyleThe area is mostly white-sandstone mesa with some pretty incredible views, as well as some steep drop-offs. Here are all the best things to see and do in the area with an RV: https://rvlifestyle.com/the-grand-staircase-8-best-things-to-do-see/
11. Museum of Discovery and Science ("IDs)
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:RV LifestyleWith two floors and packed with hundreds of interactive exhibits, the Museum of Discovery and Science explores a variety of different fields of science.
You can explore the wetlands of the Everglades with a ride on the Everglades Airboat Adventure. Then experience hurricane-force winds in the Storm Center.
Plus, understand Florida’s prehistoric past with a giant prehistoric megalodon, saber-toothed cat, and an Imperial mammoth.
And enjoy the playful antics of North American river otters in their two-story indoor/outdoor habitat. There’s also a spectacular six-story-high IMAX theater.
The museum is open year-round, Mon-Sat from 10 am-5 pm, and Sun from 12 pm-5 pm.
To read more of the best things to do in Fort Lauderdale, head to our website: https://rvlifestyle.com/7-best-things-to-do-in-fort-lauderdale-fl/
12. Dolphin Research Center
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:RV LifestyleThe Dolphin Research Center began as a marine mammal retreat in the 1950s. Local fisherman Milton Santini collected Atlantic bottlenose dolphins to form Santini's Porpoise Training School.
The Center now focuses on marine mammal care, research, and education and houses 22 dolphins and three sea lions.
The Center has 90,000 sq ft of lagoon for the dolphins to play in and offers several programs to swim, play, and interact with the dolphins.
The Center is open daily from 9 am-4:30 pm and admission is $28/person.
To read more of our Marathon, FL recommendations, head to our website: https://rvlifestyle.com/7-best-places-to-go-in-marathon-florida/
13. Turtle Hospital
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:RV Lifestyleust down the road from Crane Point is The Turtle Hospital. This is an amazing facility that rescues and rehabilitates sick
and injured sea turtles so they can be returned to the wild.
Since they opened their doors in 1986 they’ve rehabilitated and released over 1,500 turtles!
The Turtle Hospital offers guided educational tours that are an hour long. You'll learn about sea turtles and get a behind-the-scenes look at the hospital facilities and rehabilitation area.
These tours are run hourly from 9am to 4 pm. There is limited space on each tour so we’d recommend you get a reservation if you want to visit.
The Education Center and Gift Shop are open daily from 9am-6pm and admission is $27/person.
To read more of our Marathon, FL recommendations, head to our website: https://rvlifestyle.com/7-best-places-to-go-in-marathon-florida/
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