From catapulting flaming soldiers over castle walls to sitting on active geysers, humans have long been fixated on flying through the air. Absorb the wonderment of flight with today’s Groupon: for $19, you get a family ticket package, which includes tickets for two adults and two children, to the Tennessee Museum of Aviation, which is located at the Gatlinburg-Pigeon Forge Airport in Sevierville (a $39 value).

Visitors can explore the museum's various exhibits and the hibernating aircraft taking up residence in its 35,000-square-foot hangar. Sightseers can also feed hungry retinas with several replica aircraft and vintage cockpit displays or browse the exhibit gallery filled with memorabilia, set up along the 52 ft. Wave Wall, which includes the Tennessee Aviation Hall of Fame and General Jimmy Doolittle's Congressional Medal of Honor. Lucky folks may also hear an eight-ton World War II P-47 D Thunderbolt roar overhead during one of the many unscheduled flight demonstrations; check online for special events throughout the year.

Reviews

The Tennessee Museum of Aviation was mentioned by HelloNashville and received an average of four owl-eyes from four TripAdvisors. It was voted Knoxville's Best Museum by CityVoters.

• The Tennessee Museum of Aviation provides Sevierville and its visitors with a comprehensive look inside the world of aircraft. With educational exhibits, planes and other visuals, the museum gives visitors access to the world of powered flight. – Leah M. Caudle, HelloNashville
• Great for the entire family! Lots of history with great planes and artifacts just a real treasure [sic]. – Steve G., CityVoter