There's a big train that they turned into a museum! As you walk through the different train cars you get to see some interesting things.
The rooms are pretty cramped. I bet sleeping on a train is interesting though. Not sure I'd want to be on the top bunk. I can imagine falling off if the train stopped.
They have an indoor model railroad building that has trains of every size. It's very impressive. Preston loved that Percy kept going past and there were some of his favorite characters on the trains- Buzz and Woody, Mickey and friends, and Lightning McQueen and Mater. There were spots where you could turn things on by pressing a button. One of the sets had a carnival and if you push the button the rides turn on- people spinning in the teacups and a hot air balloon spins. Being interactive really takes it to the next level.
Preston loved playing on the train car. I put him in his Thomas outfit on purpose and he got a lot of comments on it! I was a little nervous to take him because he's been sick and he was sound pretty stuffy this morning. He also had a ridiculous fit over a sock before we left and I asked him if we should just stay home and go another day. He really wanted to go and I'm glad we went. He was very well behaved and we had a fabulous time!
They had a bunch of tents set up outside with more model train sets. This one was his favorite because it had buttons that let the kids control the trains. Do you see Thomas? Preston is controlling him!
We rode on a carousal, which costs 2 tickets a person. He doesn't really like to ride the horses so we sat in the covered wagon next to another little boy who ended up crying most of the ride.
To my surprise, while walking around, we spotted robots! Some schools were showing off what they do in their robotics clubs.
A high school made a huge robot that picks up and throws a big ball. The student was telling me that for the competition there are 3 robots on a team and they have to put the ball in the goal. We also got to see VEX and VEX IQ robots. The robot on the right is VEX and was picking up and tossing the small blue balls. One school also had Lego Robotics (I think it's Lego at least) and they let Preston drive it! He did a nice job waiting and even asked nicely "Can I have a turn?".
We ate lunch there. They have a snack shop that has cute little kid meals. He got a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, apple juice, chips, and a toy in this cute box. His toy is glow in the dark fangs, so stay tuned for that!
I wanted to stay longer, but he was getting cranky and it was nap time. A group sat next to us and had brought their own lunches, which is smart. They did have a stroller though, so it's easy to carry a small cooler around with you when you are just pushing it around. I was very proud of Preston for walking the entire time and not whining about it.
What a great day! I'd love some suggestions about other places we can go over break. When I asked him where he wanted to go he said "the zoo", so we might go there. Please let me know of any other great places to take a 3 year old!
~Me and my Hunny Bunny
