Travelling with particular theme can be fun and more memorable especially if the theme is something related to your passion or interest. Science travel is a great idea for those who have high interest in scientific things. If you are science lover, might as well considering scientific attractions as your travel destination in your bucket list. There are many of them so you won’t run out of ideas and options. What you need is to do some research to choose which destination you really want to visit. You can go for solo travelling to those scientific attractions or bring your friends who have same interest in science so the trip will be more fun.
Lists of travel destinations for science lovers
If you are planning to indulge your science passion by travelling to some scientific attractions, here are several destinations you can write in your bucket list for your next travel plan:
The Royal Observatory, Greenwich in London is one of the most popular travel destination for science enthusiasts. This is home of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) which makes it more interesting to visit. Try to stand on the Prime Meridian Line for unforgettable experience while visiting this spot. Another good part of visiting this place is that you can also pay a visit to other attractions nearby such as the National Maritime Museum, Queen’s House, and the Cutty Sark.
The Dinosaur National Monument in Colorado and Utah is a must visit for science lovers especially dinosaur enthusiasts. This is where you can find various fossils. Visiting this place is like watching a movie because the fossils are just captivating. No wonder this place is treated like a shrine by paleontologists. And for ‘Jurassic Park’ enthusiasts, this place is a heaven.
The Museo Galileo in Florence is also a must visit for science lovers. This is a great place to celebrate Earth Day. The name of this museum is clearly inspired by the man who discover our place in the universe. This place is said to be the guide for both the past and future. You will find many of Galileo’s original instruments in this museum. Those are dated back to the 16th Century. Other collections are also available for you to gawk at.
The Kennedy Space Center’s location is in Cape Canaveral. This is a very great place for those who have passion in space and rocket. The most favorite spot is the Rocket Garden. However, you will experience more when you get to ‘the getaway to space’. You will experience watching real-life rocket launches and learn more about NASA programs. The fee is quite expensive but totally worth it.
The Griffith Observatory is highly recommended for science and movie lovers because this place is starred in movies like La La Land and Rebel Without A Cause. For this place, you will get to watch the beautiful view of the city. You can also take turn with other visitors to use the telescope. Stargazing is one of the just activity when you visit this place.