The WNC Air Museum houses a unique collection of aircraft that helped make aviation history. Though called a 'museum' the Hendersonville Airport is the second busiest private airstrip in North Carolina. "...walk right up to the flight line and see, touch and smell the excitement up close and personal..." Tour the hangars, visit with the folks who make these historical pieces fly. The museum also hosts two annual air fares, one in the spring and the other on Labor Day weekend, when you can actually go aloft in some of these historic aircraft. Bring the kids, bring your camcorder; come prepared for a fun, relaxed visit back in time.

Take exit 22 of I-26 (Upward Road) west (turn toward the Holiday Inn Express and the Shell Station) and follow Upward Road to US-176 (Spartanburg Hwy). Turn right and continue to Shepherd Street or Brooklyn Ave. (There are signs pointing to the airport.) Turn right on either and continue to the airport. Museum hours are Mar-Oct: Sat 10a-6p, Sun noon-6p, Wed noon-6p; Nov-Feb noon-5p (Sat, Sun & Wed only). Admission FREE. For more info phone 828-698-2482.

www.wncairmuseum.com