Spirit of Flight Center, Erie

#1 among attractions in Erie

Top attraction, Specialty museum, Museum

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Facts and practical information

The Spirit of Flight Center, is operated by the non-profit Spirit of Flight Foundation, a 501 organization based in Nampa, ID. The Spirit of Flight collection, founded by Gordon R. Page, displays limited exhibits on modern and historic aviation, and features aviation history from 1935 to 1975, both military and general aviation. Featured is a Messerschmitt Bf 109 F fighter from Russia. Also on display at SOF is a full-size bronze statue of Amelia Earhart. SOF is located in Nampa, ID at the Nampa Municipal Airport which allows for pilots to fly in to the facility. ()

Established: 2005 (19 years ago)Coordinates: 40°0'37"N, 105°3'11"W

Address

2650 S Main StErie 80516 United States

Contact

+1 303-460-1156

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Day trips

Spirit of Flight Center – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: FlatIron Crossing, Flatirons Community Church, WOW! Children's Museum, Indian Peaks Golf Course.

6.8 miSW
Shopping, Shopping centre
FlatIron Crossing, Broomfield
174 min walk • FlatIron Crossing is an enclosed shopping center in Broomfield, Colorado, anchored by Macy's, Dillard's, and Dick's Sporting Goods. An outdoor lifestyle center, named FlatIron Village; extends out of the mall's southern side and is anchored by a 14-screen AMC Theatres cinema and several restaurants.
2.6 miSW
Church
Flatirons Community Church, Lafayette
66 min walk • Flatirons Community Church is a large non-denominational church in Lafayette, Colorado, approximately 10 miles east of Boulder, Colorado, United States.
2.1 miSW
Specialty museum, Museum
WOW! Children's Museum, Lafayette
53 min walk • WOW! Children's Museum, formally World of Wonder, is an interactive children's museum located in Lafayette, Colorado geared toward children under 12. It was founded in 1996 by Lisa and Dario Attallah and in 2004 moved to Lafayette from Louisville. A 2019 expansion allowed for the addition of an outdoor programming space.
3.8 miW
40°0'10"N • 105°7'26"W
Indian Peaks Golf Course, Lafayette
97 min walk • Outdoor activities, Golf
6.3 miSW
39°57'34"N • 105°9'11"W
Coal Creek Golf Course, Louisville
162 min walk • Outdoor activities, Golf
6.1 miSE
39°56'32"N • 104°58'44"W
Thorncreek Golf Course, Thornton
156 min walk • Outdoor activities, Golf
2 miSW
Church
Congregational Church, Lafayette
52 min walk • The Congregational Church at 300 E. Simpson St. in Lafayette, Colorado was listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places in 1983 as part of a multiple property submission, the Lafayette Coal Mining Era Buildings TR.
5.3 miS
39°56'3"N • 105°2'10"W
Paul Derda Recreation Center, Broomfield
136 min walk • Game and entertainment center