ASTRO Experiences
Curated local experience providers on the ASTRO Network — bonfires, beach setups, charters, and events worth remembering.
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Rosemont, IL
The Donald E. Stephens Museum of Hummels in Rosemont, IL, houses the world's largest public display of M.I. Hummel figurines. Visitors can view over 1,000 rare M.I. Hummel figurines and ANRI woodcarvings. This extensive collection was donated to the Village of Rosemont in 1984 by Donald E. Stephens, who began collecting in the 1960s. It features rarer pieces such as those in the International Collection and "Little Velma."
Mammoth Spring, AR Area
Riverside Resort offers float trips on the Spring River with rentals for rafts, tubes, kayaks, and canoes. They also provide lodging and RV park facilities.
Oak Park, IL
Austin Gardens Environmental Education Center is a LEED Platinum certified facility that opened in 2016. It hosts children’s nature day camps and environmental education programs, featuring sustainable design elements like a geothermal system and a greenroof. The surrounding Austin Gardens offers 3.64 acres with 285 trees, outdoor art installations, and a wildflower woodland habitat. A serpentine perimeter pathway and sprawling green space are also available for visitors.
Chittenango, NY
The All Things Oz Museum in Chittenango, NY, is run by volunteers and curates over 16,000 pieces from the International L. Frank Baum & All Things Oz Historical Foundation. Visitors can see 1,400-1,800 pieces on exhibit, including original props and costumes from various Oz movies and musicals. The collection features rare collectibles, autographs, 1939 MGM Munchkin actor costumes, and thousands of other Oz memorabilia. A gift shop offers Oz memorabilia for purchase.
Photo by DarrylpearsonCamp Wood, TX
Mission San Lorenzo in Camp Wood, TX, was a Franciscan mission established in 1762 as one of the last attempts to convert the Lipan Apache in Spanish Texas. It operated until 1771, facing challenges such as food shortages, Comanche raids, and smallpox outbreaks. The site, part of the El Cañón missions, provides historical context through authored text and artwork.
Brisbane, CA Area
This company in Half Moon Bay offers rentals for single and double kayaks, stand-up paddleboards, and bikes, allowing visitors to explore Pillar Point Harbor or the California Coastal Trail.
Monroeville, AL Area
Provides information for a self-guided historic walking tour of Downtown Monroeville, highlighting its literary heritage and significant landmarks.
Fort Collins, CO
Glowgolf is a mini golf facility located in Fort Collins, CO. This establishment offers visitors the opportunity to play on a course featuring 36 holes. It provides a dedicated space for mini golf enthusiasts.
El Paso, TX
Camp Cohen Water Park features a variety of aquatic attractions. Visitors can experience The Falls triple slide tower with enclosed and open-air flumes. The Shallow Waters leisure pool offers relaxation, basketball goals, a current channel, and an interactive playground. Other amenities include the Rapid Waters recreation pool with its Warrior Wall challenge, the Wild Lagoon kiddie pool, food at Stove Cove, and shaded seating at Starlight Plaza or in private cabanas.
Photo by Charles Bulfinch (1763-1844), architect.Hartford, CT
Connecticut’s Old State House is a National Historic Landmark located in the heart of Hartford. This building served as home to all three branches of Connecticut state government from 1796 to 1878. Today, it functions as a history museum and a place of civic exploration, connecting visitors to important stories like the Amistad and Prudence Crandall trials.
Astoria, OR
The Hanthorn Cannery Museum is located in Astoria, OR, over the water on Pier 39-Astoria. This self-guided museum allows visitors to touch most of the fish boats, nets, and machinery on display.
Newberg, OR
The Chehalem Cultural Center in Newberg, Oregon, serves as a community hub for art and culture. Visitors can see concerts and performances in the 214-seat LaJoie Theatre and Black Box Theatre. The center also features 5,477 square feet of gallery space and offers a variety of classes for youth and adults. It is also available for hosting events such as weddings and corporate gatherings.
Philadelphia, PA
Cliveden, also known as the Benjamin Chew House, connects visitors to over 250 years of history. The museum preserves the past through fascinating item collections related to the Chew family, viewable at the National Trust for Historic Preservation. It explores the history of slavery, including Benjamin Chew's family, and the 1777 Battle of Germantown. Visitors can also enjoy the beautiful greenspace.
Lawndale, CA Area
A family-owned neighborhood bike shop in Lawndale offering rentals, sales, and service for road, mountain, BMX, and beach bikes and e-bikes.
Jekyll Island, GA Area
Spa Cabana, located at the Jekyll Island Club Resort, is a tropical-inspired day spa offering rejuvenating rituals and treatments such as massages, body therapies, skin treatments, and facials. They focus on the healing properties of the sea, salt, and sand.
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The Crow Museum of Asian Art of The University of Texas at Dallas is a museum located on the UT Dallas Campus within The Edith and Peter O'Donnell Jr. Athenaeum. The museum features various exhibitions for visitors to explore.
San Francisco, CA
House of Air is an indoor trampoline park located in West Crissy Field in The Presidio of San Francisco. This athletic and recreational facility offers open trampoline jump time, aerial and physical training, and trampoline dodgeball. Visitors can also enjoy an AirTrack Basketball Zone and a Training Ground with certified instructors. The park hosts various programs and group events, including birthday parties and corporate gatherings.
Phoenix, AZ
Encanto 9 Hole Executive Golf Course is a golf course located on North 17th Avenue in Maricopa County, Arizona. This 9-hole executive course is operated by the City of Phoenix. It is situated near the Chapel of Spiritual Harmony church and the Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum stadium.
Raleigh, NC
CAM Raleigh is the non-collecting contemporary art museum that provides an environment for transformation through educational programs, cultural experiences, and bold, non-traditional exhibitions by living artists.
Rio Vista, CA Area
Delta Kayak Adventures provides kayak rentals, tours, and classes on the California Delta, including introduction to kayak fishing.
Altoona, PA
The Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art in Altoona is housed in The Brett Building, a 1920s structure reimagined as an art museum. Its chandelier-lit lobby showcases the building's architecture. The George A. and Herbert T. Wolf Gallery invokes rail travel, honoring William H. Rau's photography collection. Other adaptable galleries and an education center host installations and community workshops for children and adults.
Kerrville, TX Area
Offers kayak, canoe, and paddleboard rentals on the Guadalupe River, suitable for all ages and experience levels, along with guided tours and bicycle rentals.
Goshen, AL Area
Features over 800 acres of trails and muddy terrain for ATVs and dirt bikes, along with RV camping amenities in Troy, AL.
Burlington, WA
Avalon Golf Links is a public golf club in Washington offering a 27-hole golf experience with three distinct 9-hole layouts. This Robert Muir Graves-designed course features rolling hills, pristine conditions, and panoramic views of the Olympic and Cascade ranges overlooking the Skagit Valley. The club can host golf outings and tournaments for up to 216 players, supported by a spacious banquet facility for up to 200 guests.