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Lynn and I just returned from parts north with our church group...First of all, we went to Lancaster, PA to see the Sight and Sound production of Moses!
Awesome doesnt even begin to describe the magnificence of it..We spent 2 luxurious nights at the Amish View Inn..
our view of an Amish farm coming to life each day was enchanting...
the complimentary breakfast far surpasses any other breakfast we have ever enjoyed anywhere..
I cant think of anything one would desire for breakfast that wasnt offered! And the coffee is phenomenal!
One of the other activities we enjoyed was the American Treasure Tour in Oaks, PA, near Valley Forge.
"The American Treasure Tour is an all indoor massive collection of Americana from antiques to kitsch to pop culture. Two of our major exhibits are mechanical music and classic preserved automobiles. The mechanical music display includes hundreds of machines such as nickelodeons, band organs and music boxes. In addition to seeing the sights you will hear the great sounds of the music of days gone by. Additionally we have a jam packed display of animated store window advertising, dolls, doll houses, model airplanes, circus, patriotic, holiday items and many surprises."
Most of the museum is seen from a comfortable tram ride through the massive refurbished warehouse that was once a tire factory.
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Every kind of old collectible automobile
or state fair calliope with automated band,
my granny eye was always looking for things that would tickle little Birdie's fancy...
so many items that brought back fond memories of days gone by!
even the recollection of Lynn taking me to see Bonnie and Clyde on the big screen.... a real gangster car with bullet holes to prove it!
after our joy ride, we listened to over 25 orchestrions made popular in the Victorian age, usually found in brothels, saloons, and bars..... made by Wurlitzer, these wonderful musical treasures are quite something today with their rich finishes, gorgeous leaded glass, and original music.
This turned out to be quite a lovely way to while away a couple of hours during one of the rainiest days of spring!
Awesome doesnt even begin to describe the magnificence of it..We spent 2 luxurious nights at the Amish View Inn..
our view of an Amish farm coming to life each day was enchanting...
the complimentary breakfast far surpasses any other breakfast we have ever enjoyed anywhere..
I cant think of anything one would desire for breakfast that wasnt offered! And the coffee is phenomenal!
One of the other activities we enjoyed was the American Treasure Tour in Oaks, PA, near Valley Forge.
"The American Treasure Tour is an all indoor massive collection of Americana from antiques to kitsch to pop culture. Two of our major exhibits are mechanical music and classic preserved automobiles. The mechanical music display includes hundreds of machines such as nickelodeons, band organs and music boxes. In addition to seeing the sights you will hear the great sounds of the music of days gone by. Additionally we have a jam packed display of animated store window advertising, dolls, doll houses, model airplanes, circus, patriotic, holiday items and many surprises."
Most of the museum is seen from a comfortable tram ride through the massive refurbished warehouse that was once a tire factory.
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This turned out to be quite a lovely way to while away a couple of hours during one of the rainiest days of spring!
