GoCampingAmerica.com | Posted August
2nd, 2015
Standing in the Hall of Fame: Parks
for Hall of Fame Tours
Happy Camper Blog
Love seeing
stars and getting star struck? There are countless Halls of Fame that make
for great road trips and family vacations. We’ve selected a few favorite
halls with great campgrounds nearby. Don’t see your favorite Hall of Fame?
Check out our Find a Park page
to find the park that fits your perfect
hall.
Rock &
Roll Hall of Fame (Cleveland, OH)
The Rock and Roll Hall
of Fame is dedicated to archiving the history of some of the best-known and
most influential artists, producers, engineers, etc. who have influenced the
music industry. Some of the most famous inductees include The Beatles,
Michael Jackson, The Rolling Stones, Elvis Presley, James Brown, Ray Charles,
Buddy Holly, and Stevie Wonder.
Where to
stay:
- Willow Lake
Park – Located just outside of Brunswick, Ohio, Willow Lake Park is
a family-oriented, full service campground. Enjoy mini golf, swimming,
fishing, a game room and more. - Streetsboro/Cleveland
SE KOA – This campground is a great place to escape the pressures
of everyday life. Sit around a crackling camp fire, catch some rays on the
beach or swim in the spring-fed lake.
National Baseball Hall of Fame (Cooperstown,
NY)
The Baseball Hall of Fame displays baseball-related artifacts and
exhibits while honoring those who have excelled in playing, managing, and
serving the sport. The first five men elected to the Hall of Fame in 1939
were Ty Cobb, Babe Ruth, Honus Wagner, Christy Mathewson and Walter Johnson.
Since then, there have been 305 people inducted into the Hall of
Fame.
Where to
stay:
- Cooperstown
Beaver Valley Cabins and Campsites – Less than 5 miles from the
National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, Cooperstown Beaver Valley Cabins
and Campsites offers tent and RV sites, park model cabins, houses, camping
cabins and bunks to accommodate any group. Enjoy the solar heated pool, pedal
and row boats, fishing pond, arcade and more. - Cooperstown
Shadow Brook Campground – A beautiful scenic mountain park in a
peaceful setting offers a spring fed, stocked fishing pond, heated pool,
special weekends with entertainment, spacious RV & tent sites, cabin
rentals and travel trailer rentals.
NCAA Hall of Champions (Indianapolis, IN)
The
Hall of Champions represents more than 1,000 colleges and universities and
400,000 student-athletes. All 23 NCAA sports are represented throughout the
two level interactive exhibit, as well as a trivia challenge, team rankings,
video highlights, and artifacts donated from colleges around the nation.
Where
to stay:
- Lake Haven – Lake
Haven Retreat is conveniently located just minutes from downtown
Indianapolis. Guests can take advantage of 22 natural acres, a five acre
stocked fishing lake, catch and release fishing, paddle boat rentals and
more. - S&H
Campground – Nestled in the country and surrounded by mature trees,
a stocked lake and peaceful creek, S&H is also conveniently located
just 20 minutes from downtown Indianapolis. They have a variety of planned
activities for all campers including a drive-in theater, grounds and mounds
(coffee house and ice cream parlor), hayrides and themed
parades.
United States Astronaut Hall of Fame (Titusville,
FL)
Located just south of Titusville, Florida, the United States
Astronaut Hall of Fame honors American astronauts and features the world’s
largest collection of memorabilia. There is a full-scale replica of Space
Shuttle Inspiration where visitors can enter the inside and
view.
Where to
stay:
- Whispering
Pines Manufactured Home and RV Community – Whispering Pines is a
55+ quiet and friendly community nestled in shady pine trees. They have many
activities, such as live music, bingo, crafts, dinners, and
dances. - Manatee Hammock
Park – This 26.45 acre campground is shaded by a canopy of trees
with a shoreline view of the Indian River Lagoon. Campers have access to a
fishing pier, swimming pool, recreation hall, fire ring, shuffleboard and
local attractions. The river also offers a perfect view of space
launches.
Motorcycle Hall of Fame (Pickerington, OH)
This
museum is full of American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) memorabilia. The
Hall of Fame recognizes the individuals who have contributed to the sport,
motorcycle construction, and motorcycling in general. Visitors can expect to
see plenty of unique motorcycles, riding gear, and other
memorabilia.
Where to
stay:
- Rippling Stream
Campground – Start a camping adventure at one of Rippling Stream
Campground’s 120 grassy, shaded sites. Make memories with bingo, movie
nights, hayrides, yuker night, or exploring the beautiful hiking
trails. - Jackson Lake
Campground & Park- Jackson Lake Campground offers a variety
of accommodations from tent and RV sites to cabins. The campground also
offers fishing, swimming and themed weekend
activities.
Hollywood Walk of Fame (Hollywood, CA)
Take a
walk with the stars at this free walk of fame in sunny California. A
registered historic landmark, the Hollywood Walk of Fame has more than 2,500
stars embedded in the sidewalks along 15 blocks of Hollywood Boulevard and
three blocks of Vine Street in Hollywood.
Where to
stay:
- Dockweiler
Beach RV Park – L. A. County’s only recreational vehicle campground
on the beach. RV’ers enjoy sunshine, ocean breezes, and a scenic panorama
from Malibu to Catalina Island. Each campsite also has its own picnic table
and barbecue. - Walnut RV Park
– Walnut RV Park offers modern RV camping facilities in Southern California
located in Los Angeles. Located near major shopping, restaurants and
services, the prime camping location offers easy access to three freeways and
many major attractions such as Universal-Studios.