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Family Vacation Ideas
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Boyd's Bear Store
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania |
If you're traveling in western Pennsylvania, be sure to stop at the Boyd's Bear store! They have every type of Boyd's Bear you can imagine, and the kids can even make their own! |
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!
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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.
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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!
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And
don't forget the clothes! There are a huge variety of Boyd's
Bear outfits to choose from! Your child can make everything
from a NASCAR driver bear, to a bridal bear, to a biker bear,
to a cheerleader bear. There's sure to be one (or more!) outfits
that your children will love! |
Boyd's Bear shopping tips
- Give the kids
a set budget before they walk into the store, and stick to
it. They'll see so many things they want!
- If the kids buy
clothes for their bears, look for the "buy one get one free"
racks. They're a great way to stretch your dollars.
- Check out the
puppet theater upstairs. The show is something the kids are
sure to enjoy!
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