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12 Wright Brothers National Memorial

Step into the shoes of pioneers at the Wright Brothers National Memorial. This site commemorates the area where Wilbur and Orville Wright conducted the first successful powered flights in 1903. An interactive museum, full-scale replicas, and the towering monument atop Kill Devil Hills offer a hands-on history lesson on aviation and the undying spirit of innovation. It's a place where you can truly feel the breeze of history on your face.

The Wrights Brothers National Memorial at sunset. Sean Pavone / Shutterstock.com
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