WELL HERE IT IS! The latest in suggestions for places to visit in Pennsylvania, Maryland and the Virginias to go with the travel files called TRAVEL01 and TRAVEL02 here is TRAVEL03 from my personal experiences in the U.S. Have fun and drive safely. Fry Brothers Turkey Ranch To some people this restaurant is nothing more then another in the endless choices of road side restaurants but to some there is no better place to stop. If you are a fan of this bird the selection of turkey is mind boggling and if you are not a big fan there is always other good nonturkey choices on the menu to choose from. This stop can be found on Route 15 north of Williamsport PA on the south bound lane. (which can be reached by a turnaround from the north bound lanes) Call (717)998-9400 for more information. Cobbler's Shoe Outlet I don't usually bother to stop at these factory outlet stores if I can here it BUT I did happen to travel with someone this time that wanted to check out this chain of women's shoes and boot stores this time and boy was it a surprise. I have never seen this many great prices on shoe in any store. If you or your spouse wish to stop at any of these warehouse shoe outlets they are located in Williamsport PA, Lemoyne PA, Harrisburg PA, Lewistown PA and Ephrata PA. I cannot give you directions to all these stores here but I will give you a phone number to call for the Williamsport store and you can go from there, it is (717)326-5777. Cyclorama at Gettysburg I have mentioned Gettysburg a few times in other files but I have never mentioned the next couple of places. In the past little while I had the chance to visit the Cyclorama located beside the visitors center on the Gettysburg battlefields. The is a free area to go and read about different scenes and then there is the actual Cyclorama which puts you by excellent use of projection in the battlefields as the battle is going on. On March 13, 1993 the Cyclorama will be opening up for a new year with an all new show which promises to be ever better. Land of Little Horses Located just outside Gettysburg is a must see for the children. This attraction has shows you a very unusual breed of horse (not pony) called Falabella which doesn't ever grow to be big like people are so use to seeing on tv or out in a field. The kids will have a great time and this may also be a good rest stop for you as there is a restaurant, nature trails, wagon rides and other attractions may be found all on the same property. Travel west on US route 30 or PA route 116 out of Gettysburg to find this attraction which is open April to November. Harpers Ferry, West Virginia Located at the end of the Shenandoah River where it meets the Potomac River is Harpers Ferry. I have found that this is one of the most interesting towns in the region. You can find your way here by taking US Route 340 from Frederick, Maryland across the border south in to Virginia and about 1 kilometer later you are in West Virginia and turn off at either the signs for the visitors center or follow the signs in to town. The roads may seem a little confusing but once you have an idea as to which part of the area is actually Harpers Ferry and why the Harpers Ferry post office is in Bolivar (above Harpers Ferry) and not down the hill I think you'll be ok. This town is associated with so many people that I have name but a few here such as John Brown,Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln, Stonewall Jackson and Robert E. Lee. You will find as well that this little town is on the Appalachian Trial and a good location for Black American history. Waterford, Virginia If you take Route 671 south off of US Route 340 near Harpers Ferry though Loudoun Heights and on towards Leesburg, Virginia you will be heading in the direction of Waterford and as you approach the on ramp of Route 17 which actually take you in to Leesburg there will be a sign on your left I believe for the Village of Waterford. This village was settled 1733 by Amos Janney, a Quaker from Bucks County PA and has a very interesting history and that includes 150 free blacks living in the area on the eve of the civil war (which was unheard of elsewhere) and although state law required that all free blacks to leave the commonwealth or be sold back in to slavery there was still over 100 blacks living in the town (outnumbering the Quakers) after the war. The Quakers took steps to not being involved with the battles of the civil war by reading those who joined conflict out of Meeting. If you wish to see this wonderful town at the best time please contact the Waterford Foundation at (703)882-3018 or P.O.Box 142, Waterford, Virginia 22190 for their Home Tour and Craft Exhibit dates which will probably be in October this year. Copyright (c) 1993 Showcom Special Events box 77, Keswick,Ontario Canada L4P 3E1 GEnie > A.TROLLOPE1