The Wright Brother's recommendations! Start by visiting the world's largest building-by-volume in Everett at the Boeing flight line, where the Boeing Company produces the 747, 767 and 777 commercial airplanes. Ticket prices: $5/adult and $3/children and seniors. Tours are Monday through Friday and are sold on site for same day use. Schools and groups of 10 or more must make reservations-maximum group size is 50. Children must be 4 feet 2 inches (127 cm) tall to go on the tour. For current tour times and schedule, view www.boeing.com or call 206-544-1264 from the Seattle area or 1-800-464-1475 in U.S. and Canada.

Jet back in time at the Museum of Flight's Restoration Center in Everett. The center's 54 vintage planes span the 1920's to the 1960's. Among these treasures are a 1955 F8U Crusader, Boeing's first 727, a 1933 Boeing 247D, and a variety of experimental aircraft. Up to six are restored and repainted at a time. Open seven days a week, group tours are available with advance notice. Call 425-745-5150.

Seattle's Museum of Flight features 54 of the world's most awe-inspiring airplanes - authentic and in mint condition. The Great Gallery features the history of aviation with dozens of full-size aircraft flying in formation six stories above. Experience a real SR-71 Blackbird, F/A-18 Hornet, and America's first presidential jet - Air Force One. Step back 85 years in the magnificently restored Red Barn ,birthplace of The Boeing Company. Hands-on workshops, fly-ins and more are also offered. Contact 206-764-5720, ext. 384.

Located on one of the oldest active air fields in the United States, Pearson Air Museum showcases vintage airplanes and early air history in the Northwest all pre- WWII. Enjoy a "bird's-eye-view" of the exhibits from the balcony, including the largest surviving piece of the Hindenberg. Children's hands-on interpretive displays, theater presentations, aviation gift shop and library, and a restoration shop are also on site. For tours call 360-694-7026 or online at www.pearsonairmuseum.org.

Coming Soon!

• The Boeing Tour Center, in conjunction with the Museum of Flight in Everett will open the new National Flight Interpretive Center on July 1, 2005. The new museum and tour center will offer an opportunity to learn about aviation with interactive exhibits.