Historic ligonier valley is the home of fort ligonier, linn run state park, story book forest, idlewild park and compass inn. Pennsylvania fairy tale parks page 1 hit refresh to get the most recent version of this page. This big story book is the doorway to story book forest, a wonderland of familiar story book people and places. Arrive at the ramada by wyndham ligonier and enjoy welcoming hospitality in the heart of charming historic downtown ligonier, pennsylvania. Jul 20, 2016 ligonier kdka mother goose still reigns supreme as storybook forest in idlewild park celebrates its 60th anniversary. Peaceful mountain haven near furnace run stream in storybook.
This amusement park is located pretty conveniently just off of route 30 in ligonier, pa. Children may trick or treat through storybook forest and other activities. This is part 1 of story book forest at idlewild park in ligonier, pennsylvania. Many of you know i spent almost 8 years working in theme parks in orlando. Ligonier is a borough in westmoreland county, pennsylvania, united states. A land where cares seem to vanish and age becomes only a word. Vintage postcard of the old lady in the shoe story book forest, ligonier, pennsylvania. Special halloween themed decorations, rides and attractions throughout the park. Story book forest sign, ligonier, pennsylvania library. Storybook forest in ligonier pa ligonier, pennsylvania. Heres photos of me the last time i went to storybook forest. Story book forest ligonier, pennsylvania dear judy, we walked through this book. Bring magic, story, and wonder to your kids birthday party with the storybook forest.
Looks like storybook forest hasnt been painted in years. The park was developed by pittsburghs mellon family as a picnic grove to boost traffic on the ligonier valley rail road. Story book forest pennsylvania vintage 1960s postcard of. Grupo publico storybook forest in ligonier pa facebook.
Story book forest was no longer run as a separate operation and was. Idlewild amusement park is one of the best fun things to do in pennsylvania. These photos were taken in winter when the park was closed so the jack in the box was missing his arms and many other structures were under wraps. Vintage 1960s postcard of the old lady in the shoe story book forest, near ligonier, pennsylvania. Story book forest is a place for dreams where you literally step through the pages of your favorite storybook to visit a land of imagination. Idlewild and soak zone amusement park tickets and tips. Story book forest opened in 1956 and features many favorite. This park has even received the golden ticket award for best childrens park by amusement today magazine.
The borough is well known for nearby idlewild park, one of the oldest amusement parks in the country, and nearby. Macdonald, former owner of idlewild park, and arthur jennings, a performance clown who spent his summers. Macdonald, former owner of idlewild park, and arthur jennings, a performance clown who spent his summers entertaining guests at idlewild. Story book forests structures are still in very good shape, no peeling paint or cracked statues. Beechwood cottage is a true ligonier original nestled in our real storybook forest and a place of wonder, beauty and serenity in a daysgoneby wooded wonderland setting. Enchanted castle printed on the back of the postcard. Details about gateway to story book forest on route 30 near ligonier pa. Story book forest, ligonier, pennsylvania 2 storybook forest. Story book forest pennsylvania vintage 1960s postcard of t. Three men in a tub at storybook forest, ligonier, pa. Peaceful mountain haven near furnace run stream in.
The low stress atmosphere is great for parents to unwind after a fun filled day with the kids. Halloweenfall decor takes over the park with pumpkins, cornstalks and scarecrows aplenty. Jan 29, 2018 take a walk through historic and scenic story book not storybook. Ligonier is also known for its downtown square, the diamond, which has a bandstand in the middle. Storybook forest us route 30 near ligonier pa postcard.
Foursquare menggunakan cookie untuk memberikanmu pengalaman terbaik, menyesuaikan iklan yang kamu lihat, membantu pengiklan mengukur hasil kampanye iklan mereka. Our fullservice hotel offers wellappointed guest rooms and onebedroom suites and a complimentary breakfast buffet every morning. The borough of ligonier is entirely surrounded by ligonier township, which is a separate municipality. Peter pumpkin eater at story book forest in ligonier pa postcard. I just returned from a fun day at idlewild park in w pa. For a very reasonable price, in comparison to other theme parks, the whole family can have a great time.
Founded in 1878 as a campground along the ligonier valley railroad by. Opening day is may 16th so be sure to grab your tickets and document all your familys fun. Map to recommended offbeat attractions, and road trip sights museums, monuments, tourist traps, folk art, pet cemeteries. Childrens amusement ligonier pennsylvania storybook forest postcard 12796. Apr 02, 2018 the park was developed by pittsburghs mellon family as a picnic grove to boost traffic on the ligonier valley rail road.
Working together, they made their dream of creating a park based on emotion rather than motion, a reality. Ligonier, pa the web site of the ligonier chamber of commerce. There is a lot to do in the park, however, and our family has managed to have plenty of fun at idlewild even when its raining. Storybook forest in ligonier pa tiene 745 miembros.
Dengan terus menggunakan situs kami, kamu menerima penggunaan cookie seperti yang dijelaskan dalam kebijakan privasi dan kebijakan cookie. Gateway to story book forest on route 30 near ligonier pa postcard. Mother goose greets you inside the storybook entrance. Kiddie fairy tale park where actors dress as goldilocks, mother goose, etc. I have always been a fan of amusement parks, and when i saw thes. The jolly miller at story book forest near ligonier pa postcard. I look forward to helping this fb group grow and encourage more members to share photosmemories. Story book forest opened in 1956 and features many favorite characters from childrens fairy tales. Featuring a winding path through a real forest, guests visit cottages and other character scens from fairy tales and nursery rhymes providing a great chance for parents and grandparents to revisit their youth as they introduce their own little ones to mother goose, goldilocks, and many more. Story book forest kiddie fairy tale park where actors dress as goldilocks, mother goose, etc. Opened in june, 1956, story book forest in ligonier pa, is a park built not on motion, but rather emotion.
Spend a day enjoying classic rides, a waterpark, and storybook forest. Ligonier is the site of a reconstruction of fort ligonier, an example of a frontier fort of the french and indian war. Gateway to story book forest on route 30 near ligonier pa. Village historic laurel mountain borough is a storybook vacation cottage village with picturesque community park, pool, and gardens featuring a beautiful class a native trout. This is part 2 of story book forest at idlewild park in ligonier, pennsylvania. Story book forest ligonier, pennsylvania dear judy, we. Just minutes away from idlewild and soak zone, thistledown at seger house is the perfect place to stay on a family vacation. Quaint shops create a turnofthecentury atmosphere around the diamond which features a charming bandstand that has come to symbolize ligonier. Pa ligonier jack in the box story book forest on us rt 30. Macdonald took the helm in 1931, rides, entertainment and other attractions came to idlewild over the next half century, along with the adjacent story book forest. Overcast and rainy days are also less crowded, but be aware that idlewild does not offer rain checks or refunds.
Ligonier kdka mother goose still reigns supreme as storybook forest in idlewild park celebrates its 60th anniversary. Plan your road trip to idlewild and soakzone in pa with roadtrippers. Woman spends decades playing beloved characters at pa. Idlewild story book forest walkthrough 2017 youtube. Ligonier valley has been a source of constant attraction for many years. Rogers neighborhood of makebelieve were my preschoolers favorite places.
A unique highlight was the stillaliveandkicking story book forest. Story book forest is a place for dreams and kids activities in pittsburgh. High quality princess birthday parties and character entertainment in kansas city. Story book forest s structures are still in very good shape, no peeling paint or cracked statues. Once upon a time, the old woman in the shoe was a young woman. Feb 18, 2020 downtownthe cottage is less than a mile from the antique mall and shopping of laughlintown and 4 miles from downtown ligonier, fort ligonier and the ligonier diamond. Ligonier, pa hotel near downtown ramada by wyndham ligonier. Search for information on shops, restaurants, events and recreation in and around ligonier, pa. That was in 1968, when she began working at idlewild parks storybook forest. Story book forest ligonier, pennsylvania dear judy. This is the enchanted castle where you may talk with the golden knight or see the genie in the magic mirror or even pretend you have come to rescue the captive princess.
Idlewild and soak zone, commonly known as idlewild park or simply idlewild, is a childrens amusement park situated in the laurel highlands near ligonier, pennsylvania, united states, about 50 miles 80 km east of pittsburgh, along us route 30. The top 6 most instagrammable spots in ligonier ligonier. Taman rekreasi di ligonier, pa foursquare menggunakan cookie untuk memberikanmu pengalaman terbaik, menyesuaikan iklan yang kamu lihat, membantu pengiklan mengukur hasil kampanye iklan mereka. Dec 22, 2008 this is part 1 of story book forest at idlewild park in ligonier, pennsylvania. Idlewild park soakzone in ligonier last time, i wrote about story book forest of idlewild, andbefore moving on to pittsburghi want to share a few more highlights from idle. See more ideas about storybook forest, roadside attractions and pittsburgh pa. A stroll through story book forest is a beloved experience for families visiting idlewild. Idlewilds storybook forest celebrates 60th anniversary cbs. This is part 4 of story book forest at idlewild park in ligonier, pennsylvania.
Entrance sign, storybook land, route 16, glen, new hampshire 1 photograph. Credit cards are accepted at the following food locations. Take a walk through historic and scenic story book not storybook. The storybook forest princess birthday parties in kansas.
Opened in june, 1956, story book forest in ligonier pa, is a park built not on motion, but rather. Story book forest is where dreams are real, and so are your story book friends. Named by amusement today as the second best kids park in the world, idlewild features seven theme areas of fun, including the soak zone waterpark, story book forest and mister rogers neighborhood of makebelieve. A very special place for children of all ages, story book forest is where little ones can. You literally step through the pages of your favorite storybook to visit a land of imagination. It is located on a beautiful 17 acre woodland plot, on us route ligonier, pennsylvania.
Story book forest sign, ligonier, pennsylvania contributor names margolies, john, photographer created published. See 19 photos and 3 tips from 331 visitors to story book forest. Three men in a tub at storybook forest, ligonier, pa the complete listing of all public childrens literature statues in the united states a fuse production storybook forest ligonier westmoreland county, pa1970. Featuring superheroes, mermaids, fairies, face painting, balloon twisters, and magical storytelling. Idlewilds storybook forest celebrates 60th anniversary. Compass inn museum a restored stagecoach stop built in 1799. Corey mccullough is at storybook forest in ligonier pa. I used to love going to idlewild and story book forest.
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