SXSW CONFERENCE
AUSTIN, TX
When SXSW (South by Southwest) comes to mind, most people think of live
music—the music festival in Texas’ ever-weird capital city is one of the biggest
in the world. But the brand also includes the SXSW Conference, and it’s one of
the foremost gatherings of thinkers and innovators in the tech world. The week-
long conference occurs in mid-March alongside the music festival and features
panel discussions, keynote speakers, and informational sessions on topics
including cryptocurrency and blockchain, coding and development, VR/AR,
and tech industry and enterprise topics.
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER
MERRITT ISLAND, CAPE CANAVERAL, FL
Located 45 minutes from Orlando, the Kennedy Space Center commemorates
the history of US space exploration. In addition to the visitor’s complex, which
boasts impressive interactive exhibitions on the space program, you can attend
a real rocket launch—but make sure to plan ahead. The Center recommends
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sale. Its site also has a launch calendar for the months ahead, making the
planning process easier. And its Twitter account is highly active.