Activities for Kids

11 Destinations That’ll Send Your Little Aviators Sky High

Take your little pilot up, up and away at these 11 awesome aviation centers that range from interactive exhibits to real-life aircrafts.

By Gabby Cullen April 5, 2016

Planes haven’t been on your radar since Maverick and Top Gun, but your little captain loves flying the friendly skies. Take her up, up and away at 11 awesome aviation centers perfect for petite pilots. From interactive exhibits to real-life aircrafts, you’re now boarding for the next family adventure.

The Delta Flight Museum – Atlanta, Ga

The recently renovated Delta Flight Museum engages kids (and kids at heart) with aviation activities: a scavenger hunt exploring various exhibits, a Boeing 767 pre-flight pilot checklist, a ride on the Western Air Express, and the chance to check out the Waco 125 biplane, the only aircraft of it’s kind remaining. Don’t miss the impressive collection of Delta Air artifacts, including doll-sized flight attendants, sporting duds made from vintage Delta uniforms.

Good to know: There's even a hot air balloon on display!

Online: deltamuseum.org

photo: courtesy W. Briscione

Which one of these high-flying places would your little maverick enjoy? Share with us in a comment below.

—Gabby Cullen