My annual National Auto Museum Pilgrimage
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My annual National Auto Museum Pilgrimage
Yesterday (Senior's Day - $2 entrance fee 
), the boss 
and I went to the National Auto Museum in Reno, NV. This is an annual pilgrimage that we take, I could go a couple times a year really. If you haven't been there, do not miss it and put aside at least two, preferably three hours. Here are some pictures I took while there...hope you enjoy.
On the way home, we got a flat...here we are changing the tire...it was a fairly easy job for me
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), the boss and I went to the National Auto Museum in Reno, NV. This is an annual pilgrimage that we take, I could go a couple times a year really. If you haven't been there, do not miss it and put aside at least two, preferably three hours. Here are some pictures I took while there...hope you enjoy. On the way home, we got a flat...here we are changing the tire...it was a fairly easy job for me
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I can tell you, first hand, take your dad. The only trip you will regret with your dad, is the one you didn't take after it is too late. Lots to do and see out here (and I would be happy to guide).
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Very cool. That Rolls would look good oxidized as well, bet there were a few like that way back.
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I'd be afraid to drive a car like that today..People would try to steal/recycle it. That seems to be what happens with the copper at our construction sites.
Sad to say I've live in Reno/Sparks here almost 11 yrs and still haven't been to the museum.
Another item for the bucket list
Sad to say I've live in Reno/Sparks here almost 11 yrs and still haven't been to the museum.
Another item for the bucket list
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Haven't been to this museum yet, but went through Bill Harrah's collection a few times over the years. It's a damn shame what Holiday Inn did to that collection, though I know some cars were kept for the new museum there.
How does the newer one compare? I know it has fewer cars.
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How does the newer one compare? I know it has fewer cars.
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That's the kind of place I'm looking for! Thanks for posting that Neal. We're thinking of dragging the 5er up towards Wyoming in July and hoping to fill the itinerary with car (and other offbeat) museums. Anyone able to recommend a book or web site for places like that?
In this area the Blackhawk Museum is pretty awesome, and up Sackatomato way the ex Towe Museum is worth a peek. Always wanted to take the Model T driving lesson there.
All of which reminds me of
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In this area the Blackhawk Museum is pretty awesome, and up Sackatomato way the ex Towe Museum is worth a peek. Always wanted to take the Model T driving lesson there.
All of which reminds me of
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That's the kind of place I'm looking for! Thanks for posting that Neal. We're thinking of dragging the 5er up towards Wyoming in July and hoping to fill the itinerary with car (and other offbeat) museums. Anyone able to recommend a book or web site for places like that?
In this area the Blackhawk Museum is pretty awesome, and up Sackatomato way the ex Towe Museum is worth a peek. Always wanted to take the Model T driving lesson there.
All of which reminds me of The Swan Car.
In this area the Blackhawk Museum is pretty awesome, and up Sackatomato way the ex Towe Museum is worth a peek. Always wanted to take the Model T driving lesson there.
All of which reminds me of The Swan Car.
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Haven't been to this museum yet, but went through Bill Harrah's collection a few times over the years. It's a damn shame what Holiday Inn did to that collection, though I know some cars were kept for the new museum there.
How does the newer one compare? I know it has fewer cars.
Pop
How does the newer one compare? I know it has fewer cars.
Pop
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There is an AG Museum in Woodland, CA along with the Hays Truck Museum. There is a Basque museum in south of Carson City (maybe Minden or Gardnerville). Off-beat is the Ichtyosaur State Park in Berlin, NV. Couple of neat ghost towns, Bodie, CA (the best I have ever seen) and Goldfield, NV. I'd also try to arrange a tour of one of the huge gold mines on the east side of the state. If you are going across Nevada, go via Highway 50...the lonliest road in America. I know lots of places along that road to see odd stuff.
) was along those hot and hypnotic wide flat valleys. I swear I went across the same valley and climbed the same range on the far side 7 times. If we're going west to east this time, is Great Basin a good place to let the horses rest a couple days?