The Statue of Liberty
New Jersey
Cost: Free
Distance: .5 miles walking at the most
I recently have found that you can actually get your truck right up near the statue of liberty.
Located in Jersey city is Liberty Park. If you go down to the end of Theodore Conrad Drive you can park in the cul-de-sac and there is a small park there for which you can see the statue of liberty. You can also park on a number of side streets in this area if you are uncomfortable about parking this close. You can also see NYC skyline from here.
Distance: .5 miles walking at the most
I recently have found that you can actually get your truck right up near the statue of liberty.
Located in Jersey city is Liberty Park. If you go down to the end of Theodore Conrad Drive you can park in the cul-de-sac and there is a small park there for which you can see the statue of liberty. You can also park on a number of side streets in this area if you are uncomfortable about parking this close. You can also see NYC skyline from here.
Las Vegas, Nevada
Cost: Free
Distance: Approx. 1 mile walk
Park at the Wild Wild West truck stop, a small Mom and Pop stop just off of the Vegas strip and walk about 1 mile down to the strip. It will put you at the intersection of New York, New York, MGM, and Excalibur.
Distance: Approx. 1 mile walk
Park at the Wild Wild West truck stop, a small Mom and Pop stop just off of the Vegas strip and walk about 1 mile down to the strip. It will put you at the intersection of New York, New York, MGM, and Excalibur.
Mount Rushmore
South Dakota
If you are ever along I90 in Rapid City, SD you should be able to at least go past the monument. You will also have to go out of route to see it so be aware. If you take US 16 (is truck rated) south of Rapid City, SD it will split of to Us 16A (not sure if truck rated). Take this to SD 244 (not sure if truck rated) west. It should take you by the monument. If this is impossible you should be able to rent a car from the pilot in Rapid City to take you there. I would be interested to hear if any of you manage to get your truck there.
Infinity Science Centre
Mississipi
Truckers can park at the rest area at exit 2 on I-10 and then walk to the Infinity Science Centre. The Centre has various science and space exhibits and an excellent restaurant to for the weary traveller. Open Monday - Saturday from 10am to 4pm.
Admission:
$10: Adults (Age 18-54)
$8: Senior Adult (55+), Military
$6: Children (4-17), Ages 3 and under FREE
Admission:
$10: Adults (Age 18-54)
$8: Senior Adult (55+), Military
$6: Children (4-17), Ages 3 and under FREE
Coachella Jack in the Box
California
At exit 120 if I-10 in California is a Jack in the Box with some incredibly unusual sculptures. Definitely worth a visit.
NASA - Johnson Space Centre
Houston, Tx
2101 NASA Road 1, Houston, TX 77058
http://spacecenter.org/ (for more info)
Drivers are welcome to park in the bus parking area of the space centre and visit the site. Overnight parking is prohibited.
The Space centre is a lot of fun. You can see rockets, see what it is like to live in space, visit mission control (we saw the sun set on the space station), learn a lot about space, the moon and the future Mission to Mars.
Admission:
Adult $17.95
Child (4-11) $13.95
Senior (65+) $16.95
Adult w/Audio Guide $23.50
Child w/Audio Guide (4-11) $19.50
Senior w/Audio Guide (65+) $22.50
http://spacecenter.org/ (for more info)
Drivers are welcome to park in the bus parking area of the space centre and visit the site. Overnight parking is prohibited.
The Space centre is a lot of fun. You can see rockets, see what it is like to live in space, visit mission control (we saw the sun set on the space station), learn a lot about space, the moon and the future Mission to Mars.
Admission:
Adult $17.95
Child (4-11) $13.95
Senior (65+) $16.95
Adult w/Audio Guide $23.50
Child w/Audio Guide (4-11) $19.50
Senior w/Audio Guide (65+) $22.50