When somebody excels at their given profession, especially athletes and entertainers, they’re often entered into their field’s hall of fame. The following are some of the most interesting halls of fame in North America.
1. The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame -- Cleveland, Ohio, USA
This hall of fame and museum, located in Cleveland, has an extensive collection of rock and roll artifacts that have been gathered over the decades. The site features a library, archives, exhibits, shop, and museum, etc. Some of the most popular inductees include the Beatles, Chuck Berry, David Bowie, Sam Cooke, the Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, and the Who. The museum is open everyday from 10 am to 5:30 pm and on Wednesday it’s open till 9 pm. It’s closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas.
2. The Hockey Hall of Fame -- Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Hockey enthusiasts love visiting this hall of fame as it offers interactive games, multi-media exhibits, equipment, artifacts, films, and trophies, etc. The games' best players have been inducted here, including Gordie Howe, Bobby Orr, Bobby Hull, Wayne Gretzky, Mario Lemieux, and Borje Salming. Tickets for admission are divided into general, youth, senior and children categories. Children of 3 years and under are allowed free entry.
3. The Country Music Hall of Fame -- Nashville, Tennessee, USA
Nashville has long been known as the home of country music and it has a hall of fame to prove it. There are numerous displays that showcase outfits from the Grand Ole Opry and cowboy boots of the world’s top country performers. The inductees include George Strait, Alabama, Vince Gill, and Dolly Parton. Gold and platinum packages are available for admission. Platinum package is targeted at music fans and includes a guided tour.
Nashville has long been known as the home of country music and it has a hall of fame to prove it. There are numerous displays that showcase outfits from the Grand Ole Opry and cowboy boots of the world’s top country performers. The inductees include George Strait, Alabama, Vince Gill, and Dolly Parton. Gold and platinum packages are available for admission. Platinum package is targeted at music fans and includes a guided tour.
4. The Automotive Hall of Fame -- Dearborn, Michigan, USA
Car enthusiasts consider this place to be their Mecca. It’s located close to Detroit (a.k.a. ‘Motor City’) and it preserves, educates about, and recognizes the world’s automotive heritage. Some of the inductees include Mario Andretti, Harvey S. Firestone, Sr., and Henry Ford.
Car enthusiasts consider this place to be their Mecca. It’s located close to Detroit (a.k.a. ‘Motor City’) and it preserves, educates about, and recognizes the world’s automotive heritage. Some of the inductees include Mario Andretti, Harvey S. Firestone, Sr., and Henry Ford.
5. The National Toy Hall of Fame -- Rochester, New York, USA
This place is ideal for children and those who are still young at heart. It sits in Rochester’s Strong National Museum of Play and salutes all of the fantastic achievements in the world of toys over the years. Some of the inductees include the Barbie doll, Monopoly, the Slinky, Etch-A-Sketch, and Play Doh.
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The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum is a museum located on the shore of Lake Erie in downtown Cleveland, Ohio, United States.
I have been looking for sites like this for a long time. Thank you!
It's my wish to go to Michigan !! maybe you can post more pictures about that If I'm not asking to much?
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