We all know that summer is the perfect time of the year when many families go on vacation and bond. There are actually plenty of places to choose from around the world. However, parents may want to take their kids to a place where they can have a lot of fun and at the same time, learn about the Bible and bring their kids closer to God.
Here are the top seven places that are located in the United States that provides both educational and edifying experiences for the family
1. Creation Museum
The Creation Museum allows everyone to see through biblical history, planetariums, stunning exhibits, botanical gardens, zip line adventure course, petting zoo, and much more. The 75,000-square-foot building has already welcomed 2.5 million visitors all over the world since it opened in Petersburg, Kentucky.
You will also get a chance to check-out a replica of Noah's Ark called "Ark Encounter." The life-sized Ark is the brainchild of the famous Christian apologist, Ken Ham.
2. The Holy Land Experience
The Holy Land Experience brings to life the famous places in the Bible and recreates the significant events that occurred at that time. Guests can see a replica of the Tabernacle, the Jerusalem marketplace, and Jesus' crucifixion. There are even real people, who are dressed up as Bible characters walking around the park.
3. Billy Graham Library
The Billy Graham Library is a 40,000-square-foot facility where visitors get a chance to see the life and legacy of one of America's best pastors. The said library comes with a tour of the Graham homestead, the Memorial Prayer Garden, an extensive bookstore, and the Graham Brother Dairy Bar where guests can buy delicious BBQ, cookies, and sandwiches.
4. Museum of the Bible
The Museum of the Bible is a 430,000-square-foot building located in Washington, D.C. The Museum is just two blocks away from the National Mall and three blocks away from the Nation's Capitol. According to the Museum's website, it will open to the public in the fall of 2017.
The Museum will provide visitors an immersive and personalized experience as they will get to witness the history, narrative, and impact of the Bible. It will also be using a cutting-edge technology to bring the Bible to life.
5. Crystal Cathedral
The Crystal Cathedral is considered a wonder of architecture that is located in Garden Grove, California. The cathedral houses both modern architectural designs and also tributes to the spendor of traditional Medieval-era cathedrals. It's also considered the largest glass building in the world built in the 1980s.
The Cathedral contains 10,000 panels of glass and has one of the largest musical instruments in the world called the 'Hazel Wright Memorial organ'. It also functions as a place of worship for the Crystal Cathedral Ministries and currently for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Orange.
6. Christ in the Smokies
Similar to the Holy Land Experience, the Christ in the Smokies Museum and Gardens located in Gatlinburg, Tennessee comes with scenes coming from the Bible and the life of Jesus. It allows guests to experience and see what life was like at the time Jesus lived. The Museum is also one of the nation's most inspirational attractions.
It features lifelike scenes, such as the story of Jesus, complete with dramatic lighting, utilizing life-size figures, music and special effects. According to the museum's website, everyone - from children to adults - will enjoy significant Bible stories that come alive via 3D Dioramas. Guests might also want to check out the Smoky Mountains, a breathtakingly beautiful part of God's Creation.
7. A Christian Cruise
This one may not be a specific place or location, but it's a great way to enjoy with your family and at the same time, be encouraged to develop your faith. There are actually many cruises which are family friendly and come with Christian seminars, spiritually uplifting entertainment, inspirational speakers and preachers, and even performances by the famous worship bands.
