Five places to pretend you're on the moon

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Sunday, October 24, 2010 (SF Chronicle)
Five places to pretend you're on the moon
Audrey Medina, Special to The Chronicle

Will we need passports for space travel? In a few years, the moon just
might be the hottest travel destination in the universe. Before you start
packing MoonPies and book your flight, here are five places to learn about
Earth's favorite satellite and what to expect on your travels there.

1. Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve, Idaho
Apollo 14 astronauts Alan Shepard, Edgar Mitchell, Joe Engle and Eugene
Cernan came here in 1969 to learn about lunar geology before they were
blasted into space. Explore lava tubes, learn to tell cinder cones from
spatter cones, hike up a volcano or practice your moonwalk moves.
(208) 527-1300, http://www.nps.gov/crmo

2. Hornet Museum, Alameda
This World War II aircraft carrier served as the Apollo 11 and 12 recovery
ship. These days it houses exhibits of moon artifacts, including a command
module, an astronaut mobile quarantine facility, and the recovery
helicopter from the film "Apollo 13." 707 W. Hornet Ave., Alameda Point,
(510) 521-8448, http://www.usshornet.org Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.

3. Griffith Observatory, Los Angeles {utriangle}
A 6-foot moon globe dominates an exhibition about "Our Moon," and you can
use the detailed topography to map your trek across the Sea of
Tranquillity. Step onto the moon scale for your lunar weight, but unless
you're driving a moon buggy, don't put it on your driver's license. Don't
miss the Cafe at the End of the Universe. Griffith Observatory, 2800 East
Observatory Road, Los Angeles, (213) 473-0800,
http://www.griffithobservatory.org

4. Best Western Space Age Lodge and Restaurant, Gila Bend, Ariz.
Hand-painted moon shot murals, NASA photos and space age lighting fill the
interior of this roadside landmark. At night, blue neon bathes the UFO
parked on the roof. Hardly anyone will make fun of your "Star Wars"
pajamas at this place. Rates $79-$159. 401 E. Pima St. (800) 780-7234,
http://www.bestwesternspaceagelodge.com

5. Greenwood Space Travel Supply Co., Seattle
Greenwood's claim, "Space Travel is all we do!," means you can shop with
confidence. All products have been field-tested and recommended by
hitchhikers throughout the galaxy. Shop for moon T-shirts, space vehicle
hull repair kits, or zero-gravity spaghetti-containment devices. If
they're out of towels, just ask, they might order one for you. All
proceeds are donated to 826 Seattle, a nonprofit writing and tutoring
center. 8414 Greenwood Ave N., Seattle, (206) 725-2625,
http://www.greenwoodspacetravelsupply.com