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Quirky Attractions
Part 1: Reagan National Airport is an Art Deco Delight
The original Washington National Airport (DCA) Terminal building is an art deco masterpiece commissioned by President Franklin Delano Roosevelt (FDR) in 1938 and completed in 1940.
If you have some time to spare on your next trip out of DCA in Washington, DC you should wander over to see the exhibit hall and the restoration of the historic terminal between Terminal A and Terminal B.
The wonderful art deco features have been lovingly restored by the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority. 
The space now serves as a quiet retreat from the rest of the bustling airport.
There is an public exhibit area above the waiting room with historic photographs and artifacts from the art deco era. You can see glass balustrades and other examples of streamlined Art Deco ornamentation.
Bill’s Gamblin’ Hall and Saloon Closed For Renovations
Joel Shprentz Photo
Looks like the owners of Bill’s Gamblin’ Hall and Saloon in Las Vegas had bigger fish to fry. Today, they pulled up their gangplank for a complete renovation of the property.
Bill’s, named for casino magnate Bill Harrah, sits smack in the center of the Strip, with great views of the Bellagio fountains. There is no better location in Las Vegas.
This was our favorite place to stay in Vegas — what with their Victorian stained glass windows in the showers and genuine hospitality.
National Pinball Museum in Baltimore to Pull up its Anchor
Joel Shprentz Photo
One of my favorite quirky attractions of all time — the National Pinball Museum — has announced that it will be closing its doors on March 3, 2013. This gem of a museum near the Inner Harbor in Baltimore traces the history of pinball over the last 100 years. There are three floors packed with exhibits, and best of all, dozens of pinball machines set to free play.
There are just two weekends left to get in on the fun.
The Bump: $1350 and a Free Afternoon in Las Vegas
Joel Shprentz photo
It was a Sunday morning and we were waiting in the Las Vegas Airport (LAS) to board our Southwest Airlines flight home. Oh no. The flight is delayed two hours. There is an equipment change.
The gate agent makes an announcement. The substitute aircraft has fewer seats. Volunteers are needed to give up there seats. They can offer compensation and booking on the next flight out for each passenger who gives up their seat.