Roadside America : The Attraction - Worlds Greatest Indoor Miniature Village / HUGE Railroad Display
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- A visit to Shartlesville Pennsylvania to Roadside America the Attraction . An amazing miniature town and railroad . Absolutely incredible and well worth stopping by .
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Gone but thanks to you and others, Roadside America won't be forgotten.
Loved it, my grandparents took me there, then l took my kid ,and now have taken my grandchildren there a few times will be greatly missed.
I still drive by the old abandon Roadside America. Next to it is the Blue Mountain Restaurant. Many people there can tell you stories about Roadside America. Wish I would have attended the auction when everything was sold to the highest bidder.
I would have liked one of the railroad stations.
I loved visiting there!
Omg...omg...omg!!!! I haven't been here since i was 12! And it really hasn't changed that much in all those years. My dad loved this place. ❤❤❤❤
One of my happiest childhood memories is visiting a model village at a seaside resort here in England. I was mesmerized and totally in awe of the buildings and live action attractions - a horse race, a zoo and a swimming pool with moving figures. The main event was a wedding with a procession out of the church with bells ringing and a crowd of model people cheering. Magical. At twilight all the lights came on and the mini pubs opened. When I think of it now (65 years later) I still get chills of delight.
Ever been to the Choo Choo Barn in Strasburg. Were you upset when Roaside America closed?
I can’t even imagine how much work and how many hours went into making all of that. Amazing! Thank you, Adam for showing us this!
It is wonderful that a creation from so long ago is still bringing pleasure to others.
I’ve visited this 35 or so years ago. I still remember how incredible it was! Thanks for making this vid.
Another hit Adam! Thank you! 👍✌❤😀🚂🚎🚛🏠⛪🚜
I grew up not for from there in Allentown. Right on 78(22) is Cabela's, Hawk Mountain, Crystal cave-Kutztown. Nice to see Adam back in form with great narration of cool places!!!!!
I used to build toy train displays. As a treat sometime my family would take me there. The memories.
Thanks Adam.
Thankyou Mr. Laurence T. Gieringer.🚂
Roadside America is gone but not forgotten. Don’t you agree?
Yep. The man has been gone 60 years but his children and grandchildren kept it going. Much respect to them.@@huntercoleman460
What a place great way to spend a rainy day.
I just went there in April! Its unbelievable! Like too much to take in .
The guy who runs it worked the front controls and entrance. He was super nice had a nice conversation with him.
I hope whom ever comes to own this keeps it going. Its fantastic
What an amazing place long may it remain
Great place been there a few times! Great video of Roadside America
Roadside America is just another tourist attraction/tradition that has fallen victim to these awkward times we live in today. I used to love going there to see all the miniature buildings, trains, animated displays... all created to entertain the wondrous curiosity of children and adults alike! Lawrence Gerringer designed and built the entire indoor fantasy world with the help of family and close friends, and there will never be another quite like it... I sure will miss the intricate beauty and unique sights of this wonderful place! Thank You, Mr. Gerringer, for all the years of true enchantment and your talented craftsmanship! You were one of Pennsylvania's greatest!!!!
Oh man. Childhood memories. I visited this place as a kid!
Those models are freaking AMAZING!!!! And the music, so epic!!!!!!!!
Super Enthused Incredible stuff for sure.
I agree wholeheartedly Jackie ;)
I used to go here all the time with my dad when I was little, I miss it so much 🖤
You are the Man! Totally enjoy you and glad to see you decided NOT to maintain your hiatus......
Thanks for the memories~ This was great seeing this again...was there in 1963 with my folks....thanks again.
We went there as a kid. The visual sticks with you. Looks like it hasn't changed a bit.
Last year me and the family took my dad there for father's day, it was a pretty cool experience.
Thank You Woo I almost forgot about this place I pass by on 78 often But now I have a renewed interest and must bring the grand kids!
So know you did a great job honoring our beloved Mr. Rogers- much more to do in the Burgh! Pttsbughers are very friendly people who will love you.
My parents took me there when I was a kid for my birthday!! Cool to see it now about 10+ years later!!
You are in my area of Pennsylvania now. I used to visit Roadside America with my parents when I was a child. Thank you for bringing back some wonderful memories. I hope you had a chance to go to a family style dinner nearby. Amazing food!!
OMG THIS IS THE BEST EVER!!!!!!! I love model trains and real ones, this whole towns amazing!!! Thank you Adam awesome!!!!
Just recently it was auctioned off in pieces.
If you love trains visit the "Miniatur Wunderland" in Hamburg, Germany
@@MrStanley85 thank you
Roadside America is an awesome destination. I have not been there in a few years and need to go back for a visit.
Grew up in very small town Delano, PA not too far away been there several times in the 60's early 70's thanks did not know it was still open
I visited this attraction several times as a child, I'm 60 now. Took my kids there about 20 years ago when they were younger.
I've been there and aren't the trains wonderful. I saw them as a youngster and as an adult and each time I went I spotted something different. Thank you for showing it.
Thanks for taking me back to my childhood memory from the mid 60s as a kid. Love Roadside America then and now. This place got me hooked on roadside attractions as a kid. Still have my old booklet and brochure from the mid 60s I picked up back then. Love how they run their trains really fast there. Wish you had shown a close up of their circus. As you know, I am a circus and Knotts Berry Farm buff.
That village was phenomenal, in every way. Not only that but every button you pushed actually worked. How rare is that!!!! Always love when you talk to animals and inanimate objects, Adam.😁😄
I love that place. It’s been a part of my childhood for many years.
Thank you for sharing Roadside America. It’s just the way I remembered it many, many moons ago.
Sadly it closed permanently. The owners announced it this morning, thanking everyone for visiting over the years.
Maybe Disney will pick it up .
Hopefully they sell/preserve it somehow. Would be sad to see this artwork be destroyed
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that is really wonderful
I live here in PA now. But I used to go there when I was a kid. I loved it
@thedailywoo If you liked this miniature train village, then check out Northlandz in Hunterdon County, New Jersey. It is even bigger and is a NJ treasure.
This place is sweet, anyone who has the opportunity to go should, especially if you love model trains
I used to live about a half mile or so from here. My family and I must have been here hundreds of times. I really miss Roadside America. Great memories of a truly American attraction.
I've been watching your channel for years, and the one time you're literally minutes from my house, I'm 750 miles away in Georgia, LOL !!
I love Roadside America. I take my daughter there a couple times a year to support a neat local landmark. These roadside attractions are fading fast, so you must visit them to try to save them for future generations. Thanks for visiting Roadside America, Adam !
Roadside America is an amazing place went here when I was a kid when I used to live in Allentown Pennsylvania
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Marvelous thank you love miniature trains and scenic displays
Being a pennsylvania born fellow myself, i been to Roadside America a handful of times. The display is incredible . My favorite part...the gift shop! lol. (i'm a model railroad builder myself and have found many a great deal there over the years).
Wow!!!! That place is utterly amazing. I could honestly spend all day in there. I used to love the miniature trains at the Los Angeles County Fair.
Really cool old display, I love the details and the real water. Thanks Adam!
I always wondered if you or Justin would ever goto Roadside America. My father went when he was a kid in the 50s, I went as a kid in The80s, and I took my kids in the 2000s.
I found this place 2 years ago. I been watching your adventures and coming back from our family Gettysburg trip I saw this roadside attraction and stopped in. I was not disappointed. We got lost in time looking at all the details. Plus the store next door is great!!! We need to keep these places alive. If you get down near the Gettysburg are you should visit Mister Ed's Elephant Museum another COOL Location.
Roadside America closed after Adam’s visit. All of the buildings and trains were broken up and sold off. This video is a great way to revisit and remember a great memory.
I have been to roadside America before. It is very sad they close. They had awesome detail. RIP Roadside America 🇺🇸
Unfortunately Roadside America closed in 2021 and at the end of the year an auction was held and everything was sold off. The building now sits empty and utility trucks are parked in its lot.
What i liked was the fact of water all thru the layout pretty cool
This place is fantastic so much detail I would love to go and see this 😊😃
Went as a kid and then with my kids. Amazing place
I'm glad it was filmed for all to see.
A great Miniature Village, I think it's beautiful.
In the early 1950s, my first grade end-of-year field trip was to "Roadside America" and, then, Dorney Park. I was enthralled with the story behind the display as well as the depiction of one of the last Indian raids in the area and the chapel on the grounds. Heady stuff for a then-first grader.
I was actually here....many many years ago when I was quite little . Still remember how incredible it is 🙂
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Thank you Adam for your videos . I watch them at night as they help me feel grounded for some reason. I love how you dont act fake . I've missed a couple videos due to my sons extensive therapy appointments
Prayers for your son.
Wow you are so close to me . I never thought you would come to my neck of the woods
Mr. Gieringer started all this in his Reading PA rowhouse basement. Later he would temporarily set it up for the public in the Crystal Ballroom at Carsonia Park, both gone in the 60's and 50's respectively. Then it was on to Shartlesville on old Rte 22, a mostly two-lane highway. Attendance plummeted when parallel I-78 was built.
I grew up in Reading and am now 74, but my brother went to the auction where the buildings were sold piecemeal. He got the picnic tents to the left of the circus. I always admired the Esso gas station.
I brought my son there years ago but he doesn't remember. This video might refresh his memory.
And yes, it saddens me to see it go.
Wow!! Thank you for sharing!!! Really amazing!!
My parents took me and my brother there back in the late 70s. I was 4 or 5 and will never forget how amazing that place was and I was sad to see they were selling/closing it on Sunday Morning.
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Welcome to my neck of the woods Adam! I live in Reading,Pa. Lots of history and interesting things to see in this part of PA. I hope you enjoyed your time here.
Very nice video and fun to watch. Have a nice day.
This place sadly closed recently :( I'm really crushed as it has been with me since I was a little kid
Hi Adam I hope you have an awesome trip in Hershey don’t forget to visit Hershey Park stadium it’s right next to Hershey Park
Not sure many know but last year they raised funds to replace their roof. Sadly, the owners kids don't want to take over the business and it's been for sale the past few months. Several newspaper articles can be found online about this place. Been going there since I was younger and there have been talks of selling it, moving the display to another location or it being gone entirely as the location is prime realty. Thanks for the video Adam!
Brings back childhood memories, as i grew up about 35 miles from there and went several times and I think took my son there when he was little. It's not the biggest or most realistic, but it has many of the old post war models and tinplate accessories that are very Americana. The kind of old train stuff my pappy had.
That's great Adam. They have had some lean years, and I am sure they appreciate the publicity.
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I remember coming here when I was like 4 maybe 5. May it Rest In Peace.
My favorite videos are when Adam describes something as careening
What a neat place, thanks for sharing!
Very Cool
I have lived in Pennsylvania my whole life and never heard of this place. So excellent!
I am a big model railroad fan and this layout was awesome Thanks for sharing Adam.
Pretty cool place thanks Adam
When I lived in Pennsylvania, Roadside America was an annual trek to see. There's also another miniature train city not far in Paradise, PA called the Choo-Choo Barn. My son and I loved both places. While out in Pennsylvania Dutch country, you should eat at one of the PA. Dutch owned restaurants for very tasty food. You should also try some PA. Scrapple instead of bacon or sausage.
5:12 it's a beautiful day in this neighbourhood
This is the most AWESOME thing I have ever seen. Why have I never heard of this before? So EPIC!!!
Love miniatures and trains! Walt would be proud.
Have always loved anything miniature since I was a little girl. awesome video! Would love to go there someday!
Thank you so much for bringing us here! I visited back in 1990 with my grandparents on an epic road trip from Florida to New York and this was one of our stops. I cant believe it looks just like it did way back then. I will always remember this place and look forward to making it back up there sometime again.
Good to know that no animals were harmed in the filming of this episode, Rock on
That place looks amazing! You taking me to places I've never would have thought of. Thanks for sharing!!
So glad it survives! I was there in 1961.
Have been there many times and it still amazes me!
How neat. Thanks for showing us this. 👍
Cool vlog " Roadside America" is an amazing place. Laurence T. Gieringer created something really special. I hope to put this on my "bucket list"
Thank you so much for this ! ! Once back in late '60's ,my family stopped in there enroute to Ga. via NYC and back .But did not see but a few minutes of it. Always wanted more. Thank you for finishing up a childhood dream of mine at last! Wow. Amazing place. Breaks my heart to see it go. That place would have been my dream job taking care of. Ha.
Thank you Adam. I would love to see that in person someday 👏🏼👏🏼
Why would ANYONE thumb this down? It's more than amazing!!!!
I cannot think how Walt would have loved this. Thanks Adam!