If you have ever wondered what early exploration was like, you will want to check out the Columbus Ships in Newport, Kentucky. There are two replica ships on display for a limited time.
The Nina is believed to be the most historically accurate replica of a Columbus Ship ever built and the Pinta, which is the newest addition that was built in Brazil out of Brazilian hardwoods by 8th generation shipbuilders.
For a limited time you have the opportunity to get up close to these replicas and learn about what exploration was like during Christopher Columbus’ lifetime.
Make sure that you talk to the volunteers on board because they are a wealth of knowledge and they also have really interesting stories about their adventures while traveling with the replicas.
If you have a sense of adventure you will want to check out the volunteer opportunities where you can travel with the crew to various ports.
The Columbus Ships will be in Newport, Kentucky at Riverboat Row
Thursday, September 10 – Sunday, September 20th
Hours
The ships are open every day from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Admission
$8.00 for Adults
$7.00 for seniors and $6.00 for students aged 5 – 16.
Children aged 4 and under are free.
*Groups of 15 or more can schedule a 30 minutes guided tour. Contact (787) 672- 2152 or email columfnd1492@gmail.com.
You can find out more from the Columbus Ships website.
Disclosure: I received a complimentary admission for review purposes. All opinions are my own.