WHAT A BLAST. We came here for my birthday kind of ironically because online we saw reels saying it…read morewas the "weirdest museum ever," and thought it would be kind of funny/maybe even creepy. Little did we know it was actually FASCINATING; it was so fun to admire every last piece in the museum. The tram guide was great, the pre-recorded audio is helpful and interesting, and the collection is so varied and extensive that you can't help but love it. The pipe organs - fabulous. The walkable "toy box" collection was great after the tram. Overall, I'd recommend this to anyone - it was soooo fun.

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!

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.

I take my 2 y. o. granddaughter nearly every week. There are so many wonderful things to explore…read moreand learn from. They have a walking path through the woods with a natural playground and sandbox, a bird house building to watch and interactive displays, a mini zoo inside a house with small animals and activities including a treehouse. They also have weekly activities and seasonal events for elementary school kids. My granddaughter calls Briar Bush "The Animal House" and loves to put a donation in the collection box before we leave.

I wish I could rate this more than 5 stars! A nature center/museum and I don't have to do the…read moredrive downtown/pay for parking...and admission is free for Abington residents/friends of Briar Bush? Amazing. (Admission otherwise is only $3 for adults and $2 for kids 2-17). There's animals/insects inside such as owls, huge cockroaches, giant turtle, snakes. And a cute reading corner full of nature books. There's also a discovery den AKA play area indoors for $1. There's animals/insects outdoors such as turkey vultures, turtles, a butterfly house and a bird observatory (cute on the inside with toys for the kiddos - be sure to read the story about the couple who opened the center). And a natural playscape outdoors. There's also a bunch of fairy houses throughout the property that girl scouts donated. And lots of trails through the forest. They also have Magic Mornings for ages 2-4 Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays - but register ahead as they only have a certain amount of spots each day (it's seasonal - they have in fall and spring but not summer - see website). It's an hour class for $10 and includes a snack, craft, nature walk etc. They usually pull out an animal each class. It's great to get some time in nature with other kids. In summer, they have a full week of Magic Mornings in their Itty Bitty Briar Camp. Ms. Heidi teaches it and she is just great. They have a different theme every day such as sun, water, clouds etc and there's an activity each day (visit pond and catch tadpoles, water play, craft pertaining to theme). They have preschool pioneers for ages 4-5 and summer camp for older kids for a week in late June. *Just beware in June that parking is limited due to school field trips and you may not fit in either of the lots; you may have to park out front of the house to the left (which is fine - she just doesn't want buses idling there) They also have field trips to gardens and to the shore, classes for seniors, family nature nights, hot smores nights... Only negative (besides parking, which they can't really control), is the "snacks" for kids at Magic Mornings aren't the healthiest. One was cinnamon sugar graham crackers with whipped cream- regular would have been fine. 2 days were cheddar gold fish. Another day was blue jello with whipped cream. And some red licorice - the kind that whips. Fruit Loops were used for colors. So, if you don't like your child eating sugar, let them know you have a dietary restriction or bring your own snack (snack time is ~10 min and probably not needed but the kids always love snack time!). Some options that would be healthier and just as easy would be pretzel sticks, fruit, crackers, popcorn, veggies, string cheese...but I guess those all cost more besides pretzels/crackers/popcorn.

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.

Every once in a while you drive past a place so many times that it almost becomes part of the…read morescenery. That was the Turkey Hill Experience for me. I'd driven past it countless times over the last few years but either didn't have enough time to stop or couldn't convince anyone else to stop with me. During my Lancaster Adventure Day, though, all of that changed. I purchased a Single Scoop ticket online ahead of time for $16.75 and reserved the very first time slot of the day at 10am. I figured a late-summer Thursday morning would be the sweet spot, and it turned out to be a great decision. It was busy enough that the place felt lively but not so crowded that I had to wait for every exhibit. Parking was plentiful, and I somehow managed to snag a spot right in front of the GIANT cow out front. Honestly, my day was already off to a fantastic start! The only hiccup of the visit came during check-in. Even though I'd already purchased my ticket online, I still had to wait in the same line as everyone buying gift shop items, purchasing admission and asking questions. Since there were only a two employees working both the registers and admissions, the line moved a little slower than I expected. If I could change one thing, it would be creating a separate express check-in line for folks who already have tickets. Once I finally made it inside, though, everything became easy peasy! The exhibits are completely self-guided, so you can wander at your own pace learning how Turkey Hill makes its ice cream and iced tea while playing with interactive displays along the way. One of my favorite parts was creating my own virtual ice cream flavor, complete with custom packaging. I also wanted to film my own Turkey Hill commercial, but those stations stayed busy the entire time I was there, so that'll have to wait until another visit. Naturally, I made a beeline for the tea sampling station. As someone who appreciates sugar-free options, I was thrilled to find both Zero Sugar Sweet Tea and Zero Sugar Fruit Punch available to sample. Both were fantastic! Then it was time for the part we'd all been waiting for...unlimited ice cream samples. One thing I really appreciated is that they weren't tiny little "blink and it's gone" samples. You picked two flavors, and they served actual scoops in a bowl. For an attraction centered around ice cream, that felt exactly right. My only tiny complaint? Wooden popsicle sticks instead of spoons. They definitely got the job done, but they made eating melting ice cream a little more awkward than it needed to be. Still...free and unlimited ice cream? I'm not about to complain too loudly! I spent about an hour wandering through the exhibits, playing with the interactive displays and enjoying the air conditioning on a hot August morning before making one final stop in the gift shop. Prices there were about what you'd expect for a tourist attraction, but there were plenty of fun souvenirs if you're looking to bring a little Turkey Hill home with you. Overall, I'd absolutely recommend visiting the Turkey Hill Experience at least once. I don't know that it's somewhere I'd return over and over again, but it was a fun, interactive way to spend an hour learning something new, eating entirely acceptable quantities of free ice cream and escaping the August heat. That sounds like a pretty successful adventure day to me!

Turkey Hill Experience was a fun stop for our family! We visited with three kids, and everyone…read morefound something to enjoy. The interactive exhibits were engaging, and the kids loved learning how ice cream is made and creating their own virtual flavors. The highlight was definitely sampling the different ice cream flavors and making our own ice cream creations.

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.

This is genuinely one of the most unique family fun centers we've been to. There's so much packed…read morein here you could easily spend hours: arcade games, bowling, go-karts, rock climbing, mini golf, and even amusement-park-style rides for the kids, like a carousel. They've got food on-site too, so you really don't need to leave. If you're in the Oaks, PA area and haven't checked this place out, you need to. Even if you're not local, it's about an hour and a half drive from us and it was absolutely worth it. They also have a cool package that combines the fun center, their movie theater, and the American Treasure Tour Museum, which is a really unique experience on its own. Highly recommend for a family day out.

Very fun place for kids of all ages. The restaurant has amazing food with delicious drinksread 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?!