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Experiences on the ASTRO Network

Curated local experience providers on the ASTRO Network — tours, charters, museums, food, the arts, and events worth remembering.

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Utah Veterans Memorial
West Valley City, UT
The Utah Veterans Memorial is a site in West Valley City dedicated to honoring Utah veterans. It commemorates those who lost their lives in the nation's various conflicts and wars. Visitors can pay tribute to all Utah veterans who have served the country.
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Swiss Complex
Tacoma, WA
Live music at Swiss Complex in Tacoma, WA. Find address, phone, website, and map. Browse live music venues across the United States.
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Mason Gross Memorial
New Brunswick, NJ
Honors Mason Welch Gross, the 16th president of Rutgers University. Sculpted by Jay Warren and installed in 1994, this bronze bas-relief memorial features a portrait and commemorates Gross's legacy. The inscription from his 1959 inaugural address reflects his vision for intellectual freedom and the university's mission.
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The Great Stone Church
San Juan Capistrano, CA
The Great Stone Church refers to the ruins of a historic church destroyed by an earthquake in 1812. These ruins are located on the Historic Mission grounds in San Juan Capistrano, which is open daily to tourists. A new parish church, Mission Basilica San Juan Capistrano, was completed in 1986 and designed after the original Great Stone Church. Its interior walls feature motifs designed and painted by artist Dr. Norman Neuerberg.
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Veterans Monument Park
Huntingburg, IN
Veterans Monument Park is a community-built tribute to those who served—uniting honor, remembrance, and purpose. Explore the vision, progress, and ways to get involved.
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MTSU Veteran's Memorial
Murfreesboro, TN
The MTSU Veterans Memorial honors fallen service members through a dedicated roll of honor and memorial design. The memorial recognizes military traditions and service among the university community.
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Photo by Larry D. Moore
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The Voigt House
New Braunfels, TX
Step back in time at the Voigt House, a magnificent Mansard-roof mansion built in 1870 and recognized as a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark in New Braunfels. This preserved Victorian home showcases the refined architecture and heritage of 19th-century Texas, having been owned by the prominent Voigt family since 1893. Visitors can explore the estate's historical significance and connection to early Texas settlement and development.
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Redstone Coke Oven Historic District
Carbondale, CO
The Redstone Coke Ovens are historic beehive ovens that stand as a reminder of the town’s coal mining heritage. These ovens were once central to Redstone’s coal operations, transforming coal into coke for steel production. Today, they serve as a poignant reminder of the area’s industrial past and its connection to the landscape.
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Kobe Friendship Bell
Seattle, WA
The Kobe Friendship Bell is a monument located in the Seattle Center. This large bronze bell, gifted in 1962 by Seattle's sister city Kobe, Japan, symbolizes international goodwill and cross-cultural friendship. Housed in a traditional Japanese structure and surrounded by serene gardens, it offers visitors a peaceful stop to understand Seattle’s international ties. The bell also plays a role during significant civic events.
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Birthplace of Emmett Till
Summit, IL
This site honors the boyhood home of Emmett Till, born in 1941 in Cook County but raised in this Summit neighborhood, a tight-knit industrial community. Till moved to this lot with his mother before 1942 and spent his formative years with family and friends before relocating to Chicago. On July 25, 2021, a commemorative sign and field of memorial bricks were dedicated to Till's memory, with proceeds from brick sales supporting the Emmett Till Scholarship Fund.
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Carleton's Raid Monument
Weybridge, VT
Carleton’s Raid monument is a marble monument located in Addison, Vermont, on Weybridge Road. It commemorates the historical events of Carleton’s Raid. Established in 1856, the monument is situated near Brittle Azra Stow Cemetery and Weybridge Municipal Forest.
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Photo by Roman Eugeniusz
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World War II Memorial
Washington, DC
The World War II Memorial in Washington, DC, uses stone architecture and bronze sculptures. It recognizes the ways Americans served during the war. The memorial also honors those who fell and recognizes the victory achieved to restore freedom and end tyranny around the globe.
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Triphammer Forge
Rochester, NY
The Triphammer Forge Site is an archaeological site in Rochester's Brown's Race Historic District, featuring the preserved remains of an 1836 industrial forge and a reconstructed 25-foot water wheel discovered after the original building burned in 1977. Visitors can view the stabilized ruins and explore the site's significance in Rochester's industrial heritage.
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The German Protestant Church
New Braunfels, TX
This site in New Braunfels marks the location of The German Protestant Church. Chartered and organized by the Republic of Texas in 1845, the church is associated with German immigrants. The site is recognized as a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark and features an official historical medallion.
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John Mifflin Hood Monument
Baltimore, MD
The John Mifflin Hood Monument features a life-size bronze statue of Hood, dressed in period clothing and holding a rolled map, set atop a round marble base column adorned with a bronze garland and carved motifs including railroad train wheels. Located in a shaded area of Preston Gardens, this monument commemorates Hood's contributions to Maryland railroads and Baltimore's post-fire reconstruction, also serving as a memorial to the Great Baltimore Fire of 1904.
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Benito Juarez Memorial
Washington, DC
The Benito Juárez Memorial features a 19-foot-tall statue of Mexican President Benito Juárez. Sculpted by Luis Sosa Villasenor and Luis Ortiz Macedo, it is a replica of an 1891 work found in Oaxaca City, Mexico. The statue's base includes Juárez’s famous quote, "Respect for the rights of others is peace," inscribed in both English and Spanish. Mexico gifted this commanding statue to the U.S. in 1969 to strengthen ties between the two nations.
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New Braunfels Woolen Mill Comal Steam Laundry
New Braunfels, TX
Built in 1868 as a woolen mill, this historic building was converted to the Comal Steam Laundry in 1901, becoming the first laundry in New Braunfels. It utilized Comal River water for steam power to operate the facility. The building served the community until closing in 1934, though portions of the original structure remain today.
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Brookline Monument
Pittsburgh, PA
The Brookline neighborhood features a war memorial established in 1919 honoring local military service and community sacrifice. The memorial reflects the neighborhood's historical heritage dating back to early 1800s settlement and development. The monument stands as a reminder of the area's role in regional history and community identity.
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Mount Rushmore National Memorial
Keystone, SD
Mount Rushmore National Memorial features majestic figures of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln. These figures, set in the Black Hills of South Dakota, tell the story of the country's birth, growth, development, and preservation. Visitors can experience America's rich heritage, from its first inhabitants to its current diversity, and learn about the memorial's creation and preservation.
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New Braunfels
New Braunfels, TX
Founded in 1845, the City of New Braunfels boasts a highly diversified quality of life for its citizens, businesses, and visitors alike. Today, the City of New Braunfels continues to engage constituents while providing a transparent workflow process. We are here to serve the needs of our citizens, whether it be for a building permit, river information, public information request, or a street repair.
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Birthplace of Speed
Ormond Beach, FL
In 1903, the hard-packed sands of Ormond Beach became a proving ground for automobile and motorcycle speed trials. The site earned the title Birthplace of Speed after records set here became the first significant marks recorded outside of Europe. Today, Birthplace of Speed Park preserves this heritage with a small replica of the historic Ormond Garage and replicas of early racing vehicles.
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The Pylons
Blacksburg, VA
The Pylons, located above War Memorial Chapel, are etched with the names of Virginia Tech students and graduates who died defending the nation, beginning with World War I. They represent Virginia Tech’s core values: Brotherhood, Honor, Leadership, Sacrifice, Service, Loyalty, Duty, and Ut Prosim. Names are added during a Pylon Dedication Ceremony conducted by the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets, featuring a rifle salute and Echo Taps.
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Photo by Herb Roe
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Town Creek Indian Mound State Historic Site
Mount Gilead, NC
Town Creek Indian Mound is an American Indian civic-ceremonial village site dating to circa 1,000 C.E., offering insights into early North American indigenous culture. This archaeological site has been the focus of consistent research for more than half a century, contributing significantly to our understanding of the continent's original inhabitants. Visitors can explore the mound and village on self-guided tours in a peaceful natural setting.
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Photo by Flip Schulke
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Hermann Monument
New Ulm, MN
The Hermann Monument in New Ulm is an unexpected outcome of European migration to America. Learn more about the history of this monument and its impact on the New Ulm area.
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ASTRO Network Geography

Utah Veterans Memorial

Swiss Complex

Mason Gross Memorial

The Great Stone Church

Veterans Monument Park

MTSU Veteran's Memorial

The Voigt House

Redstone Coke Oven Historic District

Kobe Friendship Bell

Birthplace of Emmett Till

Carleton's Raid Monument

World War II Memorial

Triphammer Forge

The German Protestant Church

John Mifflin Hood Monument

Benito Juarez Memorial

New Braunfels Woolen Mill Comal Steam Laundry

Brookline Monument

Mount Rushmore National Memorial

New Braunfels

Birthplace of Speed

The Pylons

Town Creek Indian Mound State Historic Site

Hermann Monument