This location is relatively new to Shrewsbury, having opened earlier this fall. I gave it a try…read morewith two friends, and enjoyed it so much I came back several weeks later. They offer mainly wood projects where you can sign up online for specific design classes (typically seasonal ones) and customize some of the stencils. They also have open paint sessions with no registration needed where there are pre-made designs to choose from. Once you have your project, you pick your wood stain, and paint colors for the design from many options, of which they have preview boards of to see how it would look. I'm not a very creative person, but the owners are so nice and helpful on instructing you how to do each step and making suggestions if you want. It's nearly impossible to mess up with the stencils, and then you have a truly unique piece to put around your house! Some are better for inside, some are great porch decorations, but definitely try to find a friend and go support a local business.

Super fun experience! Connie makes it super easy for all to be able to paint. I will definitely go…read moreagain!

Timeline Arcade is a retro arcade in downtown York. Parking depends on the time of day with options…read moreon both the street and local garages, but don't be surprised if you have to walk a few blocks. Timeline is like most current retro arcades, you pay X amount per hour for unlimited plays, and you pay when entering. The entry fee for an hour is very reasonable. The arcade is reasonably large and is spread across two rooms. Selection includes retro arcade machines, pinball machines, consoles, and other gaming items. Timeline does get newer Stern pinball machines like JAWS and Star Wars: Fall of the Empire, on top of a handful of older machines like Spy Hunter and White Water. The selection of general arcade machines is good, with machines like Spy Hunter, Coors Light Bowling, Rampage World Tour, and Revolution X catching my interest. Several TV's and couches are available for console gaming. Timeline has some problems however. They need to more clearly define the BYOB policy in its public facing information. From experience, BYOB here means "mancan/tallboy" sized drinks IE larger cans. The bigger issue is the machine maintenance problems which have gotten worse over time. I've run into several issues with machines not working, and during my last visit a bunch in the back room were out of order. Some of the machines at Timeline are clearly B or C grade machines, and simply do not play as better examples would. Is Timeline still worth a visit? Yes. It remains one of the better retro arcades in Pennsylvania, but there are better out there including in surrounding states like New Jersey.

Went here to celebrate a friend's birthday. I knew what to expect. Arcade games are not accessible…read moreto me. There's a great set of old sofas and chairs in the back, with retro consoles hooked up to those huge televisions like your grandparents had... I could have played those if they had any games that had appealed, but my first console was a n64 and they didn't have one of those. No nostalgia for me. Jeremy found the place overly loud so we left before our time ran out. There was a saint Patrick's Day parade going on right out front, since the arcade is on Yorks main Street. I suppose our other friends enjoyed themselves, but I didn't see them play any game for longer than 5 minutes. I think we're officially too old.

I arrived on a Sunday at 1:30pm while it seemed the galleries were in transition or preparing for a…read morebig sale of items and art in the week ahead. A lot of artists coming and going with their art and supplies and other donations that appear to potentially benefit the organization and/or the artists. Everyone was kind and welcoming as I browsed what art was on the walls for exhibition or sale, as well as what items were laid out on tables for classes and for sale. I've included a lot of information brochure photos to help offer a sense of what classes and events are held.

Very nice art gallery with 2 separate shows running simultaneously. Great organization to join and…read morebelong to. They have a small gift shop for artists to sell smaller items.

The Family Fun Center in the York Galleria is located on the second floor next to the Boscov's…read more This is as close to an old school traditional mall arcade as you will find, down to even using tokens. It has the right mix of ticket games, arcade cabinets, and pinball machines. After walking through several times, I found no broken machines, which was highly impressive. Interesting things included many of the arcade cabinets being shooter style, a handful of coin pushers were available including one I had never seen before, and the selection of pinball machines was solid with Corvette and Harley Davidson standing out. Overall, if you are in the area, Family Fun Center is worth a stop.

Most well-rounded and maintained arcade in the area. Plenty of games for all audiences, Pinball,…read moreredemption, classic video games, racing games, rhythm games, and way more. Games use tokens and are very affordable. Machine issues are dealt with quickly.

Sometimes an adventure gets added to the list and then patiently waits an entire year for its turn…read more That was the North Museum of Nature and Science for me. I'd passed it during a different Lancaster adventure last summer, made a mental note that I wanted to come back and then...didn't. Fast forward to an early August Thursday afternoon when my adventure schedule finally brought me back to the area with some time to spare. FINALLY! Let's go see what's inside this place! I stopped in around 1:45pm and I'm pretty sure I was the only visitor in the entire museum. Honestly? I didn't hate it! Having the place almost entirely to myself meant I could wander around, open drawers, stare at things for entirely too long and explore everything at my own pace without feeling like I was holding anyone up. The woman at the front desk was super helpful, getting me situated with my ticket and explaining the general lay of the land before sending me off to explore. Parking was easy for me, too. I found plenty of street parking and nearby lots, although I could see availability varying depending on the day, time and whatever else might be happening in the neighborhood. The main level was my first stop and definitely felt geared more toward families with younger children. There were lots of hands-on activity stations, interactive exhibits and live critters to check out. I especially liked seeing some of the artwork kids had created displayed throughout the museum. It's obvious that this isn't supposed to be a "stand quietly and stare at things behind glass" kind of museum for kiddos. They actually get to interact, explore and DO things. Then I headed downstairs to the Cabinet Museum. And THAT'S when things got really interesting for me. I opened the door and actually stopped for a second to take it all in. Floor-to-ceiling wooden cabinets with glass fronts and backs filled the room, displaying hundreds of preserved and taxidermied specimens. It had this wonderfully old-school natural history museum feeling that I absolutely loved. There was SO much to look at! Toward the back were displays filled with rocks, minerals and gems, but my favorite part of the entire museum was the Curiosity Cabinet. This double-sided cabinet has drawer after drawer that you can pull open to discover specimens underneath plexiglass. Bugs, bats, starfish, coral and all kinds of other fascinating little pieces of the natural world were hiding inside. What made it even cooler was the question posed on the cabinet asking visitors to think about what was the SAME about the objects on opposite sides and what was DIFFERENT. Suddenly I wasn't just opening drawers to see what weird little treasure was hiding inside. I was comparing things, looking more closely and thinking about why the specimens had been grouped together. Apparently I am exactly the kind of adult who can be entertained for an unreasonable amount of time by a cabinet full of mysterious drawers. Noted! Before leaving, I headed upstairs to the third floor, which was primarily an art gallery during my visit. There were works displayed along the walls, including pieces available for purchase, along with a large community space that looked like it could accommodate parties, classes and other gatherings. My biggest adventure-planning failure of the day? THE PLANETARIUM. I knew they had one, but because I was working the North Museum into an already-packed Lancaster Adventure Day, my timing didn't line up with the next planetarium show. I peeked inside and immediately wished I'd planned that part better because it looked really cool. PRO TIP: If the planetarium is something you want to experience, don't do what I did. Check the show schedule BEFORE you plan your visit and build your arrival time around it. Future Me will absolutely be doing this because now I have unfinished planetarium business. All in all, the North Museum of Nature and Science was a really enjoyable way to spend part of an afternoon. Is it an enormous museum that's going to take you an entire day to explore? Nope. I spent a relatively short amount of time wandering around and felt like I'd gotten a good look at most of what was there. But that's also part of what makes it such an easy addition to a Lancaster adventure. If you've got kids who love hands-on activities and animals, I could see them having a blast here. If you're an adult wandering around by yourself like me, head downstairs, start opening drawers and prepare to unleash your inner curious 8-year-old. I'm glad I finally made good on the mental note I made last summer and stopped to explore. The North Museum is clearly a place that cares about curiosity, education and giving its community opportunities to experience science in an approachable way. And someday...I'm coming back for that planetarium!

This place is nice, but too small! You only have three rooms, so it can get boring. Also, the…read moreastronaut's left arm is coming off.

Great Venue to visit and enjoy the very clean building! Don't get scared about the reviews from…read morepeople who feel entitled! The Ushers and staff were very friendly, helpful and welcoming! Someone mentioned the price on their food being high! That's a blatant lie and a disgraceful statement to lie about! The price in their concession stands are very reasonable and priced accordingly! See for yourself or go eat the Slop you buy at Chick Filet or Wawa! I enjoyed myself and so did my wife. Josh Turner is a great performer and his music is amazing! Good place for a fun environment for folks and no street trash

This is a small but very nice venue that provides a great experience for live events. We came to…read moresee Alton Brown Live, and the evening did not disappoint. Parking was well organized, and the lines moved quickly, making it easy to get into the venue. Once inside, we were able to find our seats without any hassle. Overall, the venue was efficient, comfortable, and well managed. We would definitely attend another event here.

Like most people I never heard of a magic-lantern until a few months ago . But being a history buff…read moreI had to check it out for myself and I was not disappointed. The magic lantern is from the 1800s and was the predecessor to the modern-day film industry. It consists of a series of slideshows while the host who also operates the lantern narrates a story. Music was played throughout the performance. I knew many of the stories such as Night Before Christmas, the birth of Christ, and Christmas Carol as well as some I never heard before. The host was very interactive and before the show personally asked where we were all from. He then gave us a Christmas quiz and offered mini candy canes as prizes for correct answers. With only 30 operating magic lanterns left in the world it was great to see a piece of lost entertainment.