747 Experience – Delta Flight Museum Atlanta

A few years ago, we visited the Delta Flight Museum down at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. It did not disappoint and I’m happy to report the museum has grown despite the pandemic.

The museum consists of two hangars

The 747 Experience

One of the newer exhibits is the 747 Experience. Featuring Ship 6301, the first Boeing 747-400 ever built resides permanently in the parking lot across from the museum’s hangar. Delta employees greeted us inside the plane as if we were taking a flight. They encouraged us to ask questions as we embarked on the self-guided tour.

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Bayou Bend – Houston, TX

We visit family so often in Houston that we forget to take advantage of the many museums, gardens, and other activities. On our recent trip, I took Thing 2 with me to Bayou Bend, the mansion and gardens of the late Houston philanthropist, Ima Hogg. Not knowing what to expect, we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and left with a better understanding of Houston’s history.

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