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Atwater Attractions

Atwater (pop. 22,282) is located northwest of Merced. The town is recovering from a crisis after the 1991 announcement that Castle Air Force Base would close.
Castle Air Museum
The Castle Air Museum in Atwater has 44 vintage aircraft including an SR-71 Blackbird. It was named for Brigadier General Frederick Castle, a hero of World War II. Weapons, uniforms and 44 vintage aircraft are on display.
Address
Castle Air Museum
5050 Santa Fe Drive
Atwater, CA 95301-5154
United States
Phone 1 (209) 723-2178
Fax 1 (209) 723-0323
Hours
May 1 to October 31
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open9:009:009:009:009:009:009:00
Close17:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:00
November 1 to April 30
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open10:0010:0010:0010:0010:0010:0010:00
Close16:0016:0016:0016:0016:0016:0016:00
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Easter - Christian (Apr 08)
Cost
Adult$ 10.00
Child 17 & under$ 8.00
Senior over 60$ 8.00
Child 5 & underFREE
Military discountFREE
All values are in United States Dollars
Guides
Guided tour included with admission.
Facilities
Gift shop
Restaurant or food service
Typical Visit
1 hour 30 minutes
Challenger Learning Center of the San Joaquin Valley
The Challenger Learning Center of the San Joaquin Valley is located on the former Castle Air Force Base in Atwater.

There is a space station and a ground control simulator to help children understand how math and science can be related to practical problems and challenges.
Address
Challenger Learning Center of the San Joaquin Valley
Castle Aviation Park, 3460 Challenger Way
Atwater, CA 95301-5139
United States
Phone 1 (209) 726-0296
Fax 1 (209) 726-3491
Parking
Pay
Facilities
Gift shop
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