What a fun thing to do! We didn't know what to expect and want to say we all really enjoyed the…read moreexperience! Admission was reasonable and enjoyed the self-guided part while waiting for the next tram departure time. There was everything you could imagine - except one thing! A TELEX MACHINE (which I used to operate). When I asked the staff if they had one none of them even knew what I was talking about (early 20's)! We took the tram tour and really enjoyed it. The tram moved at a nice pace so you could really take in everything. So much to see - everywhere. It was a really fun way to spend a few hours on a rainy day! But I urge you to visit rain or shine!

It's like an I-Spy book came to life! This collection is massive but I really appreciate how well…read moreorganized and categorized it is. It makes it easier for the eye to take in. The tram car goes at a super slow speed so you have time to take everything in. The tour is guided by a pre-recorded audio track but sometimes the driver will provide information as well. The museum also has a small walkable area to explore. There's also popcorn, candy, and drinks to purchase. Some of the items are truly impressive and there's definitely plenty for everyone to point out and find and enjoy. Highly recommend this fun attraction.

Great juried artists and a fun place to visit. Excellent food that is all home made and anyone can…read morepurchase. Jams, jellies, bread, pastries, you name it! Delish!

It's a fun day even though you have to pay to get in. 8$ on line, 10$ at the door. When you think…read moreabout it it's more reasonable than museum admission. Some items are very expensive, others are very reasonable. This was my third time at Sugar Loaf but it won't be my last. Art, jewelry, pottery, glass are all available. If you love to tantalize your tastebuds, there are Gourmet cheeses, wine, fudge, balsamic vinegars, jerky, cookies, fabulous dips, complete w samples are available to name a few. I strongly recommend eating BEFORE you go. The food offerings aren't that great and they are way overpriced. Lines are very long as well. Bring your own water with you, I paid 3$ for a bottle of water. You'll be walking a lot. There are places to sit and enjoy live music. Lots to see! We saw a glass blowing demonstration yesterday which was interesting. They visit the Oaks Expo center in November & March.

In the heart of Abington, and about a hundred yards away from the Roslyn train station, you can…read morefind Briar Bush, a hidden nature preserve tucked away on Edge Hill road. With scenic walking trails, an outdoor classroom, day camps and a small indoor animal habitat, Briar Bush is a great spot for small children, couples on a date, or anyone looking for a brief respite from the urgency of the modern world. With free admission for locals and a small fee for out-of-towners, the preserve is accessible to all patrons provided that they are able to walk down some wooded trails that circle through the admittedly short walking routes. The centerpiece of the trails is a picturesque, secluded pond with benches for sitting and an interactive sign with information on the local fauna and flora. The indoor animal habitat has a small gift shop, pamphlets on upcoming events and information on other parks in the area, and several interesting animals such as a blind possum named Odin, a bearded lizard named Karl, and several other unique turtles and reptiles. All of Briar Bush can be walked through in an hour or so, but the low admission, interactive nature events and scenic walking trails will have you wanting to return again soon.

I don't remember having gone to this nature center. I'll have to bring my grandkids again!read more

For me, it was way too hot today for hiking/bird-watching, so this comment is focused on the indoor…read moredisplays and the house tour. I'm not a "bird person," whatever that means. What I mean is, I'm not a bird watcher and don't know much about bird habits or the sounds they make or their migration. But I can say that I learned a lot from the displays here today and enjoyed walking through the entire thing. It gave me a better appreciation for birds in nature, how they fly, the threats to their survival, etc. And the place isn't preachy. Just a very informative, pleasant learning experience. There's good information here that's well and efficiently presented; it's just enough - it's not stuffy or oppressive. The staff is helpful. We were fortunate that a house tour was beginning during our visit, and we joined that tour (included in the admission price). The tour is given by a volunteer docent. It was very informative, and we learned a great deal about Audubon (the good, bad and the ugly) and his life, marriage, his work and his valuable contributions to the field of bird studies. I'm giving this 5 stars for what we saw, and I'm assuming (confidently) that a walk/hike through the grounds on a nice day would be great.

Upon leaving I said to the receptionist, "I enjoyed this much more than I thought I would." To…read morewhich he replied, "thank you. I guess." When I go to an art museum I rarely read placards. Just interested in the art. At the Audobon center, I read everything. So interesting to learn about migration, how birds fly, their physiology ... and John James Audobon himself. What a colorful character. The mission of the center is to educate people to cherish and protect the natural world by preserving Audobon's artistic and scientific legacy. I had no particular interest in birds, but I was fascinated. The center is located on a bird sanctuary -- and the grounds are beautiful. There are trails which visitors are free to explore. BTW, if you're looking for a venue for a special event, check this place out. Staff was setting up for a wedding while we were there, and I was impressed.

I was gonna take my daughter to North Museum of Nature and Science...but the tickets were sold out…read moreon Easter morning. Then I found Turkey Hill Ice cream Experience only 30min away from Lancaster, and decided to visit. We bought the double scoop experience (comes with ice cream test lab) and obviously that was the highlight of the place! The test lab is about 45min experience and the whole thing with self-guided tour takes about 1hr 30min to 2 hours depending how crowded it is. The visit was fun and of course my 5-year-old daughter had a great time eating tons of ice cream!

Visted on the 4th of July, perfect tourist attraction for locals and all ages…read more Even being solo for the experience, with families and kids was relaxing, and pleasent. Admission prices are reasonable, and who doesnt love unlimited samples of iced tea, and lemonade, icecream on a hot day. Vistors have a choice between one scoop, two scoop, or three scoop attraction. I choose one scoop; hilights of my visit- learning history of Turkey Hill, process of icecream being made, creating a virtual icecream flavor, watching the production , live from interactive camera in one of the exhibits. Be sure to take the few moments, to watch the introduction video. My favorite ice cream sample flavors were Graham Slam & Blueberry Lemon Pound Cake. An attraction must, well visiting Lancaster, PA. My recommendation would be too sell a few more flavors that you offer , with unlimited tastings. My favorite was orange icedtea.

What a gorgeous day for the Massive Barn Market. Apparently tripled in size this year! Parking was…read morebedlam, food trucks ran out of food and not enough port-a-potties (25 min. + Lines)..Do not think I'll be back. One plus hours to get .3 miles up hill from Baltimore Pike to parking entrance - one police officer until PA State trooper showed up with no where to turn around and high tail it out, basically trapped:( Please organize better & get the word out that you have! For over 7,000 people attending ~ yikes.

Came here for Chadds Ford Day as a day trip for my job and had an overall unpleasant experience…read more Enjoyed the food trucks and the different venders selling art, jewelry, and such but getting in was a hassle. Didn't get handicap parking when we needed it. So we had to walk a good distance while pushing a wheel chair to get to the entrance. I didn't know they only accepted cash and not card so once I arrived to the ticket stand the lady sitting at the stand told me they had a ATM machine and where to find it but refused to let me use it, which I couldn't understand. When I asked if I could use it to pay for my ticket she literally laughed at me and told me no I could not use their ATM machine and would not tell me why, she then assisted the person behind me in line. Another lady approached me and ended up having a free voucher ticket and gave it to me. I don't have any plans on ever coming back here for any event that is held.

We visited Arnold's Family Fun Center as a family and had a fantastic time. Our teenagers loved the…read morego-karts (and immediately wanted another round), and the ropes course was impressive -- challenging, fun, and very well run. They recently added axe throwing, which turned out to be a highlight of our visit. The staff was wonderful -- great instruction, high energy, and made the experience fun and comfortable even for first-timers. The food deserves a mention too. The house-made pizza was genuinely delicious -- not typical "fun center food," but pizza you'd happily order anywhere. And as a mom, I especially appreciated the coffee! They have an impressive selection made with high-end equipment, which was very welcome while keeping up with the kids. Everything was clean, organized, and the staff throughout the facility was friendly and helpful. This is a great place for families with teens and anyone looking for a fun outing. We will definitely be back!

They are an amazing support to the community. Their activities are awesome for all ages!read more

National (4551) Dog Show by Purina is our favorite show after the Macy's parade. Even though I…read morewouldn't want to own a dog living in the city I always had a dog. When I was little growing up in Connecticut my father was a hunter. In our backyard he had the Beagles he raised for hunting. I always felt bad they were in a fenced pen. We would take them out into the woods and let them run. At the dog show I'm always in favor of the Beagles but you can vote for your favorite! I'm highly recommending you get to the dog show at least once in your life. This National Dog Show is my favorite. These days I watch on TV. It's a Thanksgiving Tradition.

So I didn't know what to expect going to the national dog show was always on my bucket list. I…read morewatch it religiously after the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade this year I made it happen. Something I wish I would have known prayer is that the whole show is filmed on Saturday and I had bought tickets for Saturday and Sunday thinking it would be filmed over 2 days. I have no idea what happened on Sunday I didn't go because Saturday wore us out. We got there at 10:30 a.m. and it's supposedly started at 6:30 a.m. or something crazy that was too early for me. We ended up waiting for the best in show since we came this far so we didn't get out of there till like 8:30 pm. If you've ever seen the movie Best in show apparently they started this dog show based off of the movie. And I tell you what everyone that owned a dog that was in the show acted just like they did in the movie they were just spritzing and grooming their dogs the whole time and the poor dogs looked tortured. It was cool that I got to meet a bunch of the best and show dogs but a lot of the owners were real uppity and nasty attitudes. I thought it was hysterical I wasn't bothered by it at all The thing that sucks for me was how crowded it got to see the actual show there was these giant beams that blocked part of the show so I had to keep moving around. The worst part was that there was nothing to eat there and a bottle of water was like $5. I mean they had things like gross looking french fries and junk food that I won't eat so I starved. There were vendors where I bought some treats for my dog. And Purina handed out some good samples so that was nice. Overall if I would have known better I would have packed myself a lunch and definitely a bunch of bottled waters.

It's trash and a scam. Back in 2020 we paid early access (over 200 bucks) for a family of 4 for…read moreMinefaire event in Houston. Due to the pandemic the date was changed and they gave a new date in October but it was canceled. They did a LEGO event on that day instead. Tried contacting them on FB and emailing directly. Chad Evan Collins and Gabe Young are scammers and are not to be trusted with your money. Have never heard from them. They don't even have the decency to say sorry. Just took the money and ran. They are starting to schedule events again. I decided to do a charge back on my CC but couldn't because it was too many days past since the purchase.

Review is for the Flushing, 2019 New York MineFaire. Like many others have mentioned here…read more.. attending Minefaire for the face-value prices is a big rip-off. The environment itself is nice and your Mincecraft-loving kids will like it but the truth is that there is little to offer included with the general admission fees. You get access to things like viewing the costume contests, or to see certain panels. There are also a few games and activities, such as Minecraft Bingo, that happen from time to time. BUt even that, they ran out of playing cards and pens for the kids to play along....SMH. You can tell from the line that quickly formed outside prior to admission that this was an oversold event with little to offer. Most things that the kids would enjoy doing, such as playing on PC (which they can do at home) had long lines. The VR line was insanely long that the organizer told us that realistically we wouldn't be able to experience it due to the limited space. (as I said..this was clearly an oversold event) There are lots of things for sale, as expected. Minecraft collectibles and tattoos to name a few. Why 3 stars... well the NY MineFaire is actually held in the New York Hall of Science Center and a Minefaire general admission ticket includes admission to the Science Center, which is honestly about the same price that I paid as the Minefaire tickets. The Science Center is great with tons of amazing activities for the kids, so I looked at it as.....paying for the Science Center and getting access to Minefaire for free. :) It doesn't seem that bad when you look at it that way. There is lots of street parking a few blocks away from the Science Center, otherwise parking there is about $12 per vehicle and there were lines of cars waiting to get in and out. Also, we were able to save some $$ by getting our tickets through Goldstar. Overall if you are solely going to the Minefaire itself, it probably isn't worth it, even with discounted tickets. If the venue, such as in NY, includes admission to another Museum/Center, then it may be worth checking out. Lastly, the $10 extra difference between the Gold and Diamond tickets probably isn't worth it since you only get a lanyard, a cardboard badge and a small plush (probably something you don't even like)...we got a sheep?!