and the success of that Hangar Museum, they built a whole new FBO lounge and office area. It’s brand new and waiting for pilots, but the runway has to be completed first.” TOURISM AND COMMUNITY VISION Atchison’s tourism strategy capitalizes on its unique combination of aviation history and educational excellence.The Amelia Earhart Hangar Museum has achieved remarkable success since opening, drawing 53,000 visitors from 30 countries and all 50 states in just two years. “Obviously, the Hangar Museum has been wildly successful in terms of tourism,” Westhoff notes. The museum showcases interactive STEM exhibits surrounding “Muriel,” creating an educational experience that appeals to multiple generations. Benedictine College surprisingly ranks as one of the city’s largest tourism drivers through campus 30 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 06, ISSUE 09
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