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Wright Brothers National Memorial

Mile post 7.5 on U.S. Highway 158, Kill Devil Hills, NC
252-441-7430
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Type: History Museums, Historic Sites
Activities: Group tours/walking tour
Description: Park where visitors can see a replica of the Wright Brothers' plane and receive an entertaining history of flight.
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Salisbury
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30 reviews 30 reviews
17 attraction reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2013 NEW

This attraction doesn't take long to visit but it is an "oh wow" experience. Hard to believe it took only 66 years from the first flight until the landing on the moon. As always, the rangers do a great job with their interperative talks.

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2013 NEW

My husband and I visited the Wright Brothers Memorial when we were dating as teenagers and took our kids back 12 years later.It is a nice educational stop.Even my preschooler and toddler gleaned quite a bit about the history of planes and the Wright Brothers.The museum type area is very small but well done and the staff are friendly and... More

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Cary, North Carolina
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2013 NEW via mobile

Great way to kill a few hours. Make sure you attend a ranger talk about how the brothers acheived their success. If you have kids make sure you do the free junior ranger program.

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Cardiff, Wales
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13 attraction reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2013 NEW

well laid out site very informative exhibits suitable for all ages and you leave having learnt a lot about the brothers efforts to achieve flight

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nj
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72 helpful votes 72 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

Although we've been to the Smithsonian in DC, seeing the actual spot where he Wright Brothers flew was most impressive. The museum was small but impressive, and the staff did a good job in making history come alive.

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Fayetteville, North Carolina
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13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

Wonderful tribute to our aviation pioneers. A good mix of inside and outside activities to educate you on this important pair of American aviation pioneers. The view from the monument is impressive.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW via mobile

Ver nice exhibits honoring Orville and Wilber Wright. Price was very reasonable, think it was $4 adults and most kids free, check website for current rates. We chose to park and walk instead driving over to monument, we have blown our diets this week. Be aware that walk up to the monument itself is a bit tough, pace yourself if... More

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Columbia, Maryland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

It was a great treat to walk around the Wright Brothers Memorial there were plenty of activities and they were a lot of fun.

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JACKSON, GEORGIA
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16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

Very impressive park. Learned so much about the Wright Brothers and the history behind their incredible feat. MUCH more than I expected for the 4-dollar admission price!

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Lincoln
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18 attraction reviews
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12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

We visited here as a stop off on a journey to Ocracoke. It was interesting to see the stone markers for the first flights and the difference in distance between the first ones and the last one!! You can walk or drive to the memorial and a sculpture, and there are picnic sites, but it was too cold for us... More

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