There’s nothing better than getting up close and personal with some of America’s most fascinating bits of history. Sure, Michigan’s museums offer plenty of information and interactive exhibits, but there’s only one spot here in the Great Lakes State where you can spend the night immersed among remnants of our unique past. When you’re ready for an unforgettable adventure, go ahead and step aboard.

The USS Silversides Museum is located at 1346 Bluff St in Muskegon.

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This one-of-a-kind historical locale offers visitors the chance to tour a preserved WWII submarine, which sits in a channel just off the shores of Lake Michigan.

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Originally constructed in 1941, the USS Silversides helped the United States Navy sink 23 ships in the Pacific Theater of World War II. Talk about a unique past.

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Today, museum-goers can stroll through the halls of the nearly 312 foot-long vessel to experience what life was like for members of the Navy during WWII.

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If you’re in the mood for a truly fascinating and unforgettable experience, you’ll be thrilled to learn that visitors can even book overnight stays on the USS Silversides.

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That’s right: the overnight encampment program allows children and adults alike to spend the night aboard the submarine. What better way to immerse yourself in history?

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During your stay, you’ll sleep in the very berths that once housed brave service-people and have the opportunity to explore the sub in a more meaningful and detailed way.

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Overnight stays require groups of 20 or more participants, but you and your family can be added to existing reservation groups if you’ve only got a few interested guests.

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For overnight encampment stays between Friday and Sunday, tickets run at $37.50 per person. If you choose to stay between Monday and Thursday, you’ll pay $32.50.

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By the time you rise and shine aboard the vessel, you’ll feel as if you’ve taken a step back in time. This is one overnight excursion that you’ll surely never forget.

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For more information about the USS Silversides and its overnight encampment program, click here. Have you participated in this unique lodging option? Share your stories in the comments below!

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