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Here are 8 amazing and unusual public spaces that invite you to sleep over.
1. Relive the allied forces' experience with a WWII Aircraft Carrier
Relive a piece of world history by spending a night aboard USS Lexington, a WWII aircraft carrier. It is at Corpus Christi, Texas. The overnight stay program is exclusively for group travellers only. They can enjoy an informative WWII experience over the night by watching movies, taking virtual tours and enjoying by operating a flight simulator.
2. Explore the Sea Overnight
The Sea Life Minnesota Aquarium has a 300 foot giant glass tunnel under four tanks that have sharks, giant turtles, stingrays and tropical fish. The aquarium offers overnight stay inside the tunnel. This offer is exclusively for families and groups. The charges start at $65 per person (For non-members) excluding food. The tunnel gives breathtaking sea like experience as different fishes and turtles move stealthily overhead.
3. Imbibe the American glory at the National Archives
A must for all school going kids to get to know about America's history. Open to kids between the age group of eight to 12 and accompanied by an adult. In $125 (For non-members), it is a lifetime opportunity to sleep beside the most respected public documents of America including Constitution, Bill of Rights, the Declaration of independence etc.
4. Dream destination for kids
Hamleys, the best toy shop of London is beckoning kids with a special overnight offer of food, photographer and unlimited access to every toy of this seven story toy shop. However, the rates are a bit steep as the group of ten children costs minimum 4500 pounds.
5. Enjoy the night in an Indoor Water Park
Situated at the south of Berlin, the indoor water park inside a giant white dome has an array of world class slides, pools, beaches, rides etc. The overnight package is reasonably priced as $86 per person and includes a sumptuous breakfast buffet in the morning.
6. Enjoy a safari night at a zoo
If you are a wild life fanatic and you don't have money to go to Africa, then come to San Diego for a safari experience. San Diego zoo's Roar and Snore Program has different tent options starting from $140 per person. The park has a collection of wild animals that roam freely around campsites.
7. Night at the museum
New York's American Museum of Natural History offers sleepovers for $350 per person ($300 for members). Besides the museum exploration sans daytime crowd, the package offers champagne, live music and a show at the planetarium.
8. Spend a night researching the family history
Auckland's Central City Library offers to spend a night researching about the family history. The package includes access to research library and a seminar that trains participants to find family history. Unlimited snacks and drinks along with a midnight pizza party are one of the major attractions of the package.