Astronauts

To be eligible for entry into the Astronaut Hall of Fame, you have to accomplish one small thing -- you must fly into space. The 44 inductees include such famous fliers as John Glenn and Neil Armstrong along with lesser-knowns like John Young, the first man to fly both Apollo and space-shuttle missions.

The interactive exhibits here include a gasp-inducing attraction that imitates gravity's pressure and a multimedia "flight," complete with simulated lift-off, inside a full-size replica of the space shuttle. Also on display are the personal memorabilia of the astronaut honorees. As the closest public-viewing facility to the space shuttle's launching complex, the hall is the best place to come and see an actual lift-off.

6225 Vectorspace Blvd., Titusville, FL, Phone: 321/267-3970. Cost: Adults $13.95, seniors (60+) $12.95, children 6-12 $9.95, children under 6 free. Daily 9-5. www.astronauthalloffame.com