The Boyd's Bear Store in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania is a great place for kids of all ages, and for anyone who loves bears! The store is a large, 3-story barn with many Boyd's Bear displays. There's a Boyd's Bear for every occasion, and you're sure to find it at the Boyd's Bear store!

We spent about an hour wandering through the vast Boyd's Bear showroom looking at the bear displays. There are seasonal displays, a very cute Boyd's Bear house of cards display, and even a Boyd's Bear county fair display featuring a merry-go-round and roller coaster!

When you've seen all the bear displays, head upstairs so the kids can create their very own Boyd's Bear! First they have to get their ID card and hardhat so they can "clock in". Next, they'll get to select their bear, then pick out the stuffing.

The bear filling consists of different colors of beans representing qualities like "love", "courage", "friendship", etc. The kids can choose their bear's 'personality' by using different amounts of each. Each child gets to fill their own bear, and then add the final 'magic bean' to complete the ceremony. It's very touching to watch as your children make the bear their very own!