Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 Mission

To The Moon and Back

Available: April-October, 2019

Northwestern Ohio

Apollo 11 was the spaceflight that landed the first two humans on the Moon. Mission commander Neil Armstrong and pilot Buzz Aldrin, both American, landed the lunar module Eagle on July 20, 1969, at 20:18 UTC. Armstrong became the first to step

onto the lunar surface six hours after landing on July 21 at 02:56:15

TOUR - Armstrong Air and Space Museum:

This is no static museum; it is filled with motion and sound. There are seven interactive exhibits, ten audio/visual elements, and three simulators. Visitors can practice landing the lunar module and space shuttle, or docking the Gemini capsule, as Neil Armstrong did in 1966. Adults will find the simulators just as challenging and entertaining as the kids do. The 56-foot dome in the center of the museum houses the Astro Theater, a

unique venue that allows guests to enjoy the night sky or watch the 25-minute documentary about Apollo 11’s lunar landing. There is no ad-

ditional charge for the simulators or film.

Enjoy an evening or luncheon at MOON CITY MUSIC. Guests will enjoy an OVER THE MOON

experience all in one location…. Ohio based entertainment, meal, history and more...

Intimate Entertainment/Concert performance with New Outlook (Bluegrass/Country Music) –- Fol-lowing your buffet meal (lunch or dinner) guests will BE OVER THE MOON when they hear this award winning duo and music such as “Bad Moon Arising”, “Fly me to the Moon”, “Moon River”,

“Dancing in the Moonlight” “Blue Moon” and more …….

TOUR – Airstream Factory

The Apollo 11 Astronauts spent several days in NASA’s Mobile Quarantine facility when they returned from the moon, which WAS ACTUALLY A CONVERTED AIRSTREAM TRAVELTRAILER. Tour

the factory and see these iconic travel trailers being built.

Apollo 11 Luncheon

Enjoy a lunch buffet of foods that were served on the first moon mission. A guest speaker will talk about all the fascinating intricacies that went into their dietary planning. Guests will receive a complimentary menu from

the Apollo 11 mission.

Neil Armstrong’s Hometown Tour

A step-on guide joins your tour to take you through Wapakoneta. Hear tales about young Mr. Armstrong and see his boyhood home, his high school, church and the former drug store where he worked to earn money to pay for his flying lessons. Learn

about the community and the work ethic that led to his success in life.

Other options to include in your tour:

History of Flight (Dayton Ohio)

• Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park, tells the story of Dayton’s airplane inventors Wilbur and Orville Wright and their childhood friend, Paul Laurence Dunbar, the nation’s first recognized African-American poet and writer. Pick up a “Wilbear Wright” pass-port here, and get it stamped at seven of Dayton’s 14 aviation sites and you’ll be mailed your very own “Wilbear Wright” aviator teddy

bear!

• Carillon Historical Park, Home to the Wright Flyer III, the world’s first practical Wright brothers’ airplane and see Huffman Prairie Flying

Field and Interpretive Center.

• National Museum of the United States Air Force, Explore the world’s largest and oldest military aviation museum and Ohio’s most visited free attraction. Check out more than 360 aerospace vehicles and missiles displayed within 17 acres of hangar space. A major

expansion of the presidential aircraft and a huge space-age display ties in nicely with To the Moon and Back tour.

• National Aviation Hall of Fame, dedicated to honoring 200-plus individuals who have contributed to America’s rich legacy of aviation achievement. The Hall of Fame houses exhibits dedicated to pioneers of flight such as Amelia Earhart, the Wright brothers, and Charles

Lindbergh.

• Dine at the PRIVATE ENGINEERS CLUB where professionals connect. The Engineers Club of Dayton was built in 1918 and was founded by Col .Edward Deeds and Mr. Charles Kettering. Our fourth President of the club is a name you may recognize, Orville Wright.

The Engineers Club of Dayton was designed as a place to share and shape ideas.

• Thursday July 18 and Friday July 19, 2019 EVENINGS– Festival time in Wapakoneta. The streets will be closed down for the

Summer Moon festival which offers Street Vendors, Laser Light Shows, Vendors, Shopping, 10 bands and more.

• KitchenAid Factory Tour, Guided tour to discover how the number one American Made stand mixer is made. One hour mile long walking tour, guests will be escorted through the historical display area, the machine shop, powder paint operation, sub-assembly,

building, shipping, customer service center and life-test lab.

• Visit the KitchenAid Experience in Historic Downtown Greenville. We’ll make apple dumplings with the cooking experts in Kitch-enAid’s test kitchen for a delicious make-it and take-it! The staff will direct guests as to procedures for making their own apple dump-

lings. Once guests have made their own dumplings, it’s time for lunch

• Winery at Versailles, Nestled among fields of corn, soybeans and hay, you'll find this tiny haven of relaxation which is just the right respite from the heat of the summer. Upon enter-ing this remodeled Annie Oakley-era tobacco barn, you will be invited in by an elegant but rustic chandelier, friendly and knowledgeable staff, as well as three cozy seating areas. In view of these areas are several acres of vineyard, a small waterfall, and a covered patio for

outdoor enjoyment.

Ohio Travel Treasures can customize your entire tour based upon your time and location with stops included that

will be based upon your departure point.

www.ohiotraveltreasures.com

800-582-5997 or 513-923-9112

Contact: Diane Sphar –

dms@ohiotraveltreasures.com

For those who may ask what they can do to honor Neil, we have a simple request.