Anyone visited Marshall SFC?

[JoeSchmuckatelli]

Is visiting Marshall worth diverting an otherwise long drive past (I-65)? 

 

Years ago I tacked a visit to Kennedy SC onto a nearby Florida vacation and it was totally worth it.  Family had a great time. 

I'm taking a trip that won't stop anywhere near Marshall - but the path gets close.  Is it worth it to add an hour or two (or four) to the trip to swing by and take a tour? 

 

(intentionally ignoring forum etiquette because I have a short window of opportunity to make a decision - this sub gets a lot more and focused traffic - mods, please indulge me today and then merge with my 'Lounge' thread tomorrow?) 

[tater]

Asking my buddy at JSC if he's been there, and what he thinks.

 

Friend has not been since the 90s. He said the vertical Saturn V might be worth a stop alone, though.

[razark]

I was there on business a little over 4 years ago.  Not bad.

The vertical stack of the Saturn V is really something to see.  If you don't take the time to stop, at least drive by so you can get a view of it.

[JoeSchmuckatelli]

So it turns out that the tour bus is canceled because of Covid (or rather, remains canceled).  The bus ride around Kennedy was a highlight of the trip... 

There are museums open.  The museum at Kennedy was cool and I can hope that the museum at Marshall would be, too. 

But it's not enough of a draw to get the kids and She Who Must be Indulged to make a significant detour.  Kinda disappointing. 

 

Thanks folks. 

[JoeSchmuckatelli]

Mods - I'm okay with merging this with my 'Lounge' post and letting them both stagnate. 

 

Thanks for the indulgence!