FAMILY TRAVEL continued...
“This innovative system represents the kind of cutting-
edge camera system that gave the U.S. a decisive intelligence
edge during the Cold War,” explained James Outzen, Director
of the Center for the Study of National Reconnaissance.
The Strasenburgh Planetarium (additional ticket required)
has been updated for a greatly enhanced viewing experience.
Check the online schedule for show times. Hubble’s Immersive
Universe, a new show that opened last month, fills the dome
with brilliant color from stars, nebulas, and galaxies as seen
through the telescope.
The fusion of science fiction and science fact comes alive
in SciFiTech, an exhibit that’s a fantastic voyage through the
greatest works of innovation and imagination in history. The ex-
hibit rewards your curiosity with an immersive experience un-
like any other and interact with robots, inventors, storied char-
acters, and more.
The museum
is helping to cel-
ebrate women and
the centennial of
the 19th Amend-
ment with a special
exhibit opening in
October called: The
Changemakers:
Rochester Women
Who Changed the
World. Through ex-
hibits and immer-
sive
experiences,
it will explore the
lives and impact
of diverse women
from the region who
changed the world. Of course, Susan B. Anthony will be in-
cluded as well as many other lesser known women.
Travel Tip of the Month: For more information on
Rochester go to VisitRochester.com or call 800-677-7282 or
585-279-8300. Although it is easy to visit for an afternoon or
the day, many hotels have packages for families who want a
weekend getaway. My recent visit was at the Hilton Garden Inn
Rochester/University & Medical Center. It has an indoor pool,
restaurant, and is within walking distance of family-friendly
dining options. Visit hiltongardeninn3.hilton.com or call 585-
424-4404.
Deborah Williams is a veteran travel writer whose work has
appeared in national and international publications. She lives
in Holland, NY and is the recipient of the Society of American
Travel Writers’ Lowell Thomas Gold Travel Writing Award.
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