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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.
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