My kids want to see the sails (the materials) up close!

we would love to see the replicas of the ships up close and personal. You read about all that took place on these ships in school and it just makes it more interesting seeing the ships in person. Even if they are replicas. We would love to go in the afternoon.

From what I can tell from the photos, the ships look really small. I'm interested in learning how so many people traveled such a long distance in such small vessels. Also, my older two girls are just now getting interested in history, so it would be fun showing them replicas of the ships that they've learned about.

What a great experience. Our family would love to see the ships up close

My girls went with their Grandma this Friday... apparently they tell the kids a story about the "poop deck"... ;o)

We recently toured the Titanic exhibit at The Henry Ford, this would be a great comparison to the differences in size and materials to build a ship. I am interested in seeing what the traveling space looked like during Columbus's travels. I used to teach my first grade students about these ships - it would be fantastic to see what they really looked like on the inside.

Everything! My son would love to go on them..

I think that it would be interesting to show our son what it was like for our ancestors. Maybe it would give him as well as us a greater appreciation for what we have now

Both my kids (ages 7 and 9) would love to see the size and the inside of the ships!

Ships handcrafted of wood, not aluminum or steel or fiberglass, by modern ship-builders, and the only replicas ever built. How amazing the builders could replicate these most famous ships and that they travel so far every year. They are ambassadors for Columbus and his vision. We'd love to tour them!

With the kids learning history in school, it would be much more effective for the kids to see a piece of history (even if a replica) in person rather than a book. The lasting impression and memory they could take away from seeing it would be great. Just to see the detail and walk along the planks of a piece of history would be memorable.

We learned so much about these ships and their Ksignificance when we were in grade school.....our thanksgiving holiday parties seemed to revolve around it. My kids today know pretty much nothing about them and I would love the chance to share the history with them.

My children were fascinated by them and how they crossed the atlantic so long ago. Now i am anxious for my grandchildren to have the same chance to learn of our great country's history. It is so memorable to see and go on board these ships. That columbus made his long journey on.

My son is just fasinated by these ships! And to mix history into the mix, is a win, win situation!

What a great opportunity to for my son to put his hands on history. What a great lesson for us all :). Very excited these ships are coming to our area.

My 3 boys would completely flip out if we were able to win tickets and go! These ships look absolutely amazing!

Do they have cannons? We would check those out!

We are excited to learn more about the history!

The sheer beauty of them and to be able to say 'hey! I walked on the Nina and Pinta!' What a way to end my vacation!

Expensive & dull.. No presentations/explanations of what you are seeing.. No historical references.. This is not a tour, although it needs to be. Needs a docent.

Thanks for all the great entries. The contest is now closed. We'll email the winner.

Congrats to our winner, Lisa Perugi. Enjoy the ships!