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LGW and LAS any interesting things to do there ?

  • 01-04-2013 11:43pm
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    Stealthirl
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,596 ✭✭✭


    I just booked my self a trip to Las Vegas in sep via an overnight in LGW [wanted to try out the LGW yo hotel]

    Is there any good spots in LGW for spotting ?
    I'll be in Vegas ,San Fransisco and L.A. is there anything Aircraft related thats easy to get to ?


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  • #2
    donvito99
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,818 ✭✭✭donvito99


    Stealthirl wrote: »
    I just booked my self a trip to Las Vegas in sep via an overnight in LGW [wanted to try out the LGW yo hotel]

    Is there any good spots in LGW for spotting ?
    I'll be in Vegas ,San Fransisco and L.A. is there anything Aircraft related thats easy to get to ?

    Perhaps an a/c graveyard in the desert, that would be cool alright.


  • #3
    Stealthirl
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,596 ✭✭✭Stealthirl


    Kinda what i was thinking but i have to find one 1st


  • #4
    Tenger
    Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators Posts: 10,020 Mod ✭✭✭✭Tenger


    Stealthirl wrote: »
    I just booked my self a trip to Las Vegas in sep via an overnight in LGW [wanted to try out the LGW yo hotel]

    Is there any good spots in LGW for spotting ?
    I'll be in Vegas ,San Fransisco and L.A. is there anything Aircraft related thats easy to get to ?

    Nellis AirForce Base

    http://nellisspotters.com/Spotting.html


  • #5
    knockon
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 525 ✭✭✭knockon


    The California Science Ctr is NE of LAX by about 5- 6 miles in Exposition park and has the Shuttle Endeavour on display. LA has tons of Aircraft museums. The Reagan Library in Simi Vallley even has an Air Force One - the B707 used in the 70's and 80's on display. If you are around LAX why not sit back in the sun on Dockweiler State Beach at the end of the runways in LAX and watch aircraft take off every minute out over the ocean. There are lots of places to hang out and watch if around LAX such as the Encounters Restaurant Bar & Restaurant in the Theme Building and the Proud Bird restaurant.


  • #6
    Stinicker
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 7,102 ✭✭✭Stinicker


    Fly over either the Grand Canyon or Vegas strip by helicopter.


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  • #7
    durandal01
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 147 ✭✭durandal01


    Nevada National Security Site formerly known as the Nevada Test Site.
    http://www.nv.doe.gov/outreach/tours.aspx
    http://goo.gl/maps/Kj6cF
    I toured it pre-9/11 and it was a cracking day out with tons of free ice cream.
    To learn all about instant sunshine, the new National Atomic Testing Museum is the place to go http://www.nationalatomictestingmuseum.org/.


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