I've climbed inside 6 historic submarines from World War II and the Cold War. Here are the coolest things I've seen.

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Talia Lakritz in a submarine.
Historic submarine museums provide immersive experiences.

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World War II museum ships suddenly feel less like history after a US submarine sank an Iranian warship

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The USS Torsk.
BALTIMORE - MAR 22: Old Submarine, USS Torsk, moored alongside the National Aquarium is another tourist attraction in Baltimore's Inner Harbor - March 22, 2014 in Baltimore, MD.

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There's only one B-2 stealth bomber on display in the world. Here's where I saw it.

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A B-2 bomber on display in a museum.
A wider look at the B-2.

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I visited the Museum of the American Revolution ahead of America's 250th birthday. Here are the coolest things I saw.

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George Washington's tent.
George Washington's tent.

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One of New York's most beautiful Gilded Age mansions was turned into an art museum. Take a look inside.

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A security guard stands near the painting
The Frick.

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I toured a Concorde. Take a look inside the discontinued supersonic commercial jet flown by celebrities and royals.

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A Concorde jet with the British Airways logo on it, displayed outside.
The Concorde at the Intrepid Museum.

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I toured the only nuclear-missile submarine in the US open to the public. Take a look inside.

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The Growler submarine at the Intrepid Museum.
The USS Growler submarine at the Intrepid Museum.

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This 27-room Gilded Age mansion is more than just a display of wealth and power. Take a look inside Ballantine House.

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Ballantine House.
Ballantine House.

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I spent 4 nights at The Blue Mansion. Staying in the famous museum was incredible, but I wouldn't do it again.

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Cheong Fatt Tze, The Blue Mansion in Malaysia with cobalt-blue exterior, covered porch, trees out front
My husband and I stayed at The Blue Mansion, a famous museum and hotel in Malaysia.

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See inside a secret Navy museum on an active base where visitors require an official escort at all times

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The National Museum of the United States Navy.
The National Museum of the United States Navy.

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