Science tourism

It covers interests in visiting and exploring scientific landmarks, including museums, laboratories, observatories and universities.

Plus the bigger European countries like France, Germany, Italy and UK operate national laboratories.

Most of the sites hold open houses where the public can come in for free and see how American tax dollars are invested in research.

The most prestigious universities generally attract excellent scientists and have fine science programs.

Otherwise, their seminars and buildings are reserved for the students and the working faculty including post-doctoral researchers or professors.