Roadside America - The Attraction

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[@AFewMinutesWithjman]

The organ in Luray Caverns actually is hooked up to the Stalactites and stalagmites and the music produced are from the sounds they give off. Its pretty great, I went there with my family many many years ago. Great video.

[@heatherk.9937]

And, I believe that was Kate Smith’s rendition of God Bless America! So cool!

[@northpennvalleysteamrailroad]

Great video! Sad this place is gone. I have been to this awesome layout once or twice!

[@BHStudios01]

We used to go to Roadside America every single time on our drive to Hershey from Sussex County, NJ every year when I was a kid. This place is still so cool.

[@JerryMadden248]

We visited this place several times in my youth on our way back from Gettysburg and Lancaster Pa. Loved the trains, miniature village and the night version.

[@alexisbyrd9569]

I wonder if the figures come alive at night and go back to normal in the morning like night at the museum style

[@stevent9179]

Loved your first reaction, now imagine being a 10 year old child and what this would feel like!

[@applevalleyhillbillygarden1093]

Imagine being seven in 1968. My mind was blown.

[@stevent9179]

@@applevalleyhillbillygarden1093 good year, I was born in 68.

[@flydriveexplore]

Who doesn't love a miniature railway? Loved your Route 66 trip with Adam the Woo by the way.

[@vargasfamily282]

It’s amazing how everything works together - lights, sound and action! Truly a labor of love. ♥️

[@onemercilessming1342]

I was there in 1956 with my first grade class just before we headed to Dorney Park for the rest of the end-of-year celebration. I loved it! I went there again in 1974 and how badly it had been allowed to fall into disrepair was disheartening. Some of the push-buttons didn't work. There was dust everywhere. Glad to see they cleaned it up since then!

[@amusementnow4416]

The amazing part... this was all built by ONE man!

[@ricowoodz3002]

Hey Carpetbagger I Love Your Videos Man Don’t Stop Ever 💯

[@lynnmmigdail7129]

I really enjoy this one. I find the nighttime display to be a little over the top but the miniatures are awesome. I like the old school feel.

[@applevalleyhillbillygarden1093]

It started in the 30s. All hand built by the late owner Laurence Gieringer

[@paulfeagans9904]

"Shartsville"...giggle. What an incredible place! It's like the best train set ever.

[@janetplanet4595]

Videos like these are sadly all we have left so thank you

[@margarethenderson6090]

I love seeing where you are enjoying Jacob.

[@PAfishfan]

I have been to this place a bunch of times, as it is not too far of a drive from my home. The first time it was my kids and me, and we were amazed. Since then, I have brought my wife, then my father, then my mother. I always let the person who has not been there yet go in first. Everyone has the same exact reaction as you did when they open the door. It is simply "WOW". Then when you start looking through it and seeing all of the details, it really comes alive. There are a lot of things you can't get from a video, such as the beautiful stained glass windows in some of the buildings. The night scene is cool too, as you start hearing crickets, and seeing the lights come on in many of the houses. There is also an airport, churches, taverns, ski slopes, hunters, and on and on and on. Every time I go I notice something that I didn't notice on my previous visits. The admission price is also very cheap IMO. Worth every penny. The gift shop is also reasonable in that they don't try to gouge you on little souvenirs or things for the kids. Thank you for the video!! I hope it inspires people to check the place out!!!

[@hodie666]

Love to see our local Berks County attractions highlighted! If you're still up this way, hit up Crystal Cave in Kutztown, the Pagoda and fire tower up on Mt Penn overlooking Reading, the remains of Dreamland Park, where the infamous Dreamland Park murders took place, and other stuff. We're got a lot to see, including the Kutztown Folk Festival in July! Love to share these sights with you and love your vlogs! ♡ - Monika

[@richschindler8731]

I’ve stopped in there several times over the years, always enjoyed it.

[@follkiej]

The trolley and trains seem to be really moving! Like 200 MPH, scale of course! Cool attraction!

[@AnJah]

Jim Follkie I was thinking I hope that trolley has barf bags in it because it’s really booking around those corners.

[@bowieaddict3178]

Seventh! I can't go to bed until I've watched the new daily episode. It's 5:47 a.m. in So. Cal. I love me some Carpetbagger! 😊

[@roadsgt97]

I been to this place a bunch of times love the night time scenes and watching the little town makes you feel like your part of the town very peaceful

[@iam16bits]

I love Roadside America! Took my dad there on father's day two years ago.

[@tcbgarage2845]

See the sign yep I’m going to get gipped. Walk through the door omg I’m never leaving.

[@skippermatt7939]

I went here when I was a kid with my grandfather who was really into model trains. Glad to see that it's still there and mostly unchanged decades later.

[@Tomtuga]

Love this place. Lets keep them going or it will be lost forever. A must see stop. Cool mine train ride not far from here too. Pioneer Tunnel Coal Train in Ashland PA. You can also find NY largest HO train layout at Medina Railroad Museum. Over 200ft long. Similar backstory in its creation.

[@onemercilessming1342]

Bruggs--There's an article online that indicates the family is looking for a buyer for the facility (2018). I loved going there as a child, and revisiting as an adult (when it had fallen into disrepair) was disheartening. There used to be an outdoor display demonstrating one of the Indian raids in that area.

[@pattykakesd9421]

Thanks so much for going here! I had gone there when i was little and my kids have been there, now its time for me to take my Granddaughter! Wish I could have met you while you were in town!

[@boucheamey6000]

I visited this attraction many years ago and it looks the same. I loved the details. It was fun for my kids.

[@conniecrawford5231]

Jacob, you really got a lot of vlogs out of Pennsylvania - good job! Lots of fun attractions in “Penn’s Woods” to visit.

[@TheAuntiePanda]

"Sharts-ville" *does Bevis and Butthead laugh*

[@jamesagwe2981]

I AM THE GREAT CORMHOLIO

[@TheAuntiePanda]

@@jamesagwe2981 I NEED T.P. FOR MY BUNGHOLE!

[@heatherk.9937]

Shut up Bevis! Lol!!!

[@englishatheart]

@@jamesagwe2981 Cornholio

[@englishatheart]

@@heatherk.9937 Beavis

[@p.w.7051]

Wow Buddy! Usually watch your videos to see places I will probably never get to, but that was a real blast from the past. Took me back to childhood visits to Roadside America, 45, maybe even 50 years ago. Surreal.

[@Frankie343]

Great video 👍

[@Del-Lebo]

I live close to that attraction. Been there many times! Amazing! Thank you for visiting the far Philly suburbs! I love your work and hope to see more more more of America's greatest treats! Thanks for all you do!

[@lissachocolate]

Oh, wow, very cool! It’s huge! Love that they have an upper tier to see it and buttons to push, and additional scenes, and transition it all to night and play the National Anthem. No telling from the outside that they had all this wonderfulness inside!

[@ludmillaroman]

one of my favorites of your videos. Completely shocked me. I wasn't expecting that when you open the door. And... JESUS!!!

[@applevalleyhillbillygarden1093]

I was confused when I bought the first Roadside America book and it wasn't about Roadside America ! My parents took me here in 1968 and I was seven. My mind was blown away. I was hooked on roadside attractions. That place started in the 30s by Laurence Gieringer. He built all the buildings you saw in there. His wife and daughter built all the trees. I want Toyland to look like that someday if I can ever find some backers to build a bigger building for Toyland. An awesome vlog Jacob !!!!

[@ElyseExplosion]

This was the first roadside attraction I ever went to as a kid, and it inspired a lifelong love for them. Having been to both, I far prefer Roadside America to Northlandz, mostly because it's better maintained. Still worth a visit! Thanks for showing this awesome attraction off 😊

[@shanesmaineshop]

That place is really cool. Thanks for sharing.

[@poodlenme]

Tiny town with twainzs. Love it!

[@hollyshively379]

That is so detailed!! Amazing!!

[@kdevon4736]

Since your close, check out Dorney Park and Crystal Cave.

[@williamisner3033]

I went there when I was 6 years old don't remember much about it though but ty for refreshing my memory Jacob the carpet bagger

[@trainguy111]

BTW, if you plan on going to Strasburg, PA, make sure to visit the Choo Choo Barn.

[@carollovesherkids9240]

This looks amazing, I would spend all day in there.

[@ExitThrutheGiftShop]

So cool! If you like this type of exhibit you should check out the Sam Diego Railway Museum. They have several model railway displays set up including one room which is similar to Roadside America. Fun stop if you're in Balboa Park.

[@tmf1222]

This place looks so cool

[@manebull6291]

I remember going to something similar to this in west Virginia. when me and my mom went in they had a curtain and thinking it was just a curtain I ran through it but found out the hard way there was a oak door behind the curtain. I ended up with bloody nose but I do remember enjoying the little town set ups.

[@1funkateer847]

What a labor of love. I'm so impressed by the detail and can only imagine how many hours of work went into this place. It's every kid's dream train setup. Thanks.

[@tjr8730]

Next time you're in PA go to Wellsboro and see the PA Grand Canyon. Best time to go is in the fall when the leaves are changing. Wellsboro has an old diner and other attractions as well.

[@sharonyoung7214]

I was born and raised about 20 miles from there, and let me tell you I got goosebumps watching your video. I have been going there my whole childhood and brought my children there every year when I go back home. I just got back last week and my dad told me Roadside America closed and I was devastated. I knew they were going through financial trouble. Please tell me if this is an older video. I didn't even try to get there this time cause like I said I heard from multiple people that it closed. Thank you, thank you, so much for making this video of one of my favorite childhood memories.

[@christopherpechota4375]

I just googled it and it's open til 5pm. My wife is from Hershey and I'm from Bethlehem. So whenever we would go visit my family in Bethlehem. We would pass this and always wondered what it was like. Never stopped we were on a mission to get to our destination. Because that was a long and boring drive. Lol now that my family moved to AZ we are planning a trip to go see this.

[@vickiaj1970]

They must have had a great time putting that together!

[@gordonwchas]

I was about 5 when my parents first took me here. But I hadn't been back since. Thank you for bringing back the memories of this great place.

[@TommyTravels]

Wow! The enormity of that place is breathtaking! I love all of the buttons you can push and the birdseye view. Gray video today! 😊😊👍👍

[@kurtporter4796]

Amazing video as always Jacob,keep up the great work

[@DementedCaver]

My mom had taken me here over 40 years ago when I broke my collar bone. It was just a little trip to make her hurt child a bit happy.....it worked. This place looks the same now as it did back then.

[@CapnKentsStuff]

I grew up going here. This was named Roadside America well before the books and website.

[@patbowman6723]

I have been to this place several times and I enjoy it so much. There's always something new to see. It's worth the price and the ride. I have moved away from the area and I miss going there.

[@flyingfarmer22]

I live literally less than 20 min away it’s such a beautiful place I’ve gone there since I was just a little boy.

[@amyhigg4646]

Omg you were in my area!!!! Welcome to PA!

[@KEVMAN7987]

I love miniatures.

[@APRILO1982]

My dream job... working here! Wow so cool!

[@frankroberts3596]

I've been the Roadside America a couple times in my travels in Pennsylvania is really quite an attraction if you get a chance to get in that area stop and see it I think you'll enjoy it

[@micah_robbins29]

I’ve been to the Luray Caverns!

[@queenjenene2128]

Love it. You just keep finding gems. And the commentary, " As soon as this guy gets in it's all over but the crying."

[@mmsmith1777]

What an amazing spot!

[@paveldalesssandro6920]

This is good as mini wonderland

[@deniseconaway701]

Loved your reaction, i would of been exactly the same, you could spend hours there Thankyou Jacob x 😊

[@SchardtCinematic]

Have you been to Strasburg Pa to ride the train and check out the Choo Choo Barn. The Choo choo barn is a simular display of Lancaster Countu Pa.

[@ACE324MINER]

If you think that's amazing you should check out northlandz

[@applevalleyhillbillygarden1093]

Jacob, this is my favourite roadside attraction. Don't forget to check out the Choo Choo Barn in Strasburg, PA. Not as big as Roadside but it is as cool in it's on way. Tons of amatronics .....

[@JaycRam]

When you opened the entrance door, to go inside, I was not expecting it to be that big. Very cool place.

[@lucyleggs3233]

Whoever made this had a blast. I wish I could.

[@chuckoneill2023]

I got to see this a few years back, and I’m happy to know it’s still going. Now then - I’m only a new subscriber, so maybe the folks who’ve been here longer can tell me - Has Jacob actually been speechless before? (He got over it quickly, of course😉).

[@wendydickason9206]

You need to come to the town of Media PA. We have a trolley that drives down the street. We also have a very nice Veterns Museum and there are many quaint shops and places to eat. And I almost forgot Media is the county seat so that means we have a beautiful courthouse

[@pandapendragon3335]

Miniatures are so fascinating. This was an awesome *little* attraction!

[@gabbydieter2902]

I always go to road side America I love it you should try dutch wonder land and the Renaissance fair that is really a cool place of old england

[@lindalongenecker4924]

Amazing. The attention to detail was awesome. Thanks for sharing.

[@mcwatersd]

I am truly gobsmacked . That was amazing . Keep Safe❤Keep Well❤

[@turtletruck1664]

awesome just awesome thank you that was a great video!!!

[@dannymartin1114]

I've always wanted to go here. Until I'm in PA this was the best look at the place I've seen. Thanks!

[@journeywithjay]

Pretty cool to see you in my neck of the woods. Hope you got a chance to check out the abandoned riverboat next door.

[@dawnbenchley7237]

What a great video, Jacob. Enjoyed it very much.

[@jenbenfield9039]

So glad you made it here! Been going here since I was a child (long long ago lol). Your initial reaction was great!

[@JeevesReturns]

At 2:46 I’m pretty sure that it was insy bincy squatters being evicted. That little town has had a lot of issues with that lately.

[@farmeracob9561]

love this place. i go there often. i think i recommended this stop months ago. woooo

[@toy4x4nj]

Sad news Roadside America is no longer in business. The beloved attraction closed in March 2020 due to the pandemic, and was permanently shuttered by the end of the year. In January 2021, hundreds of Gieringer's miniatures, displays, and signs were auctioned off, including the waving Amish couple statues.

[@melissawinstead8701]

Cool village!!!

[@toysvilltvstudios7576]

We pass by this attraction alot. Never knew what it looks like on the inside. Thanks for the vid, good sir! :)

[@paultowarnicki5359]

You should visit the American Treasure Tour Museum in Oaks, Pennsylvania (about 25 miles from Philadelphia).

[@garybathe4178]

Hi Carpetbagger, Great video as always take care all the best

[@lowlucas1]

awesome place. that trolley was stupid fast! I'll admit, I made the same sound you made, as it went by, lmao!

[@willienailer2430]

Flippin awesome

[@cajun2197]

What a wonderful attraction! I'd love to visit this!

[@DantheMountainMan]

That model train layout is very impressive! I would spend a good part of a day checking it out if I went there.

[@maggieanderson3778]

Now that was a different attraction. Thank you so much.

[@whitewitch1105]

It's so cool there is real water.

[@OurShowOurStory]

That place looked epic! Thanks for another great adventure!

[@whitewitch1105]

That is amazing. The hours put into this outstanding.

[@kellykeller9640]

Oh wow a lot of work went into that for sure..that's just awesome...God bless.

[@oldgaltiredtoo6825]

This is so cool! I love watching your travels. I would of been stunned when I walked in too.