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April 6, 2023
As recent national news reminded us, trains are a vital part of our everyday life. Even when we are not riding them to work or across long distances to family and friends, they are carrying materials and ingredients to help build a nation. Day and night, trains are running across the face of the nation. […]
Read More >Ames Rooms and Other Amazing Optical Illusions
April 3, 2023
Optical illusions have always fascinated people, and the Ames Room is no exception. The Ames Room is a distorted room that creates an optical illusion that makes people appear smaller or larger than they really are. It is named after its creator, American ophthalmologist Adelbert Ames Jr., who designed it in 1946. The Ames Room […]
Read More >Marble Collecting for Kids: How to Get Started
March 17, 2023
If your child is interested in collecting marbles, it can be a great opportunity for them to learn about history, art, and culture while developing their motor skills and coordination. Here are some tips to help your child start their marble collection: Begin with a set of basic marbles – Start by getting a set […]
Read More >Fostering Relationships Across Generations
March 4, 2023
A strong relationship between grandparents and grandchildren is the stuff of Hallmark movies and heartwarming TV commercials. In that moment, it all seems effortless. However, strong grandparent / grandchild relations take time and hard work, or at least open communication. Here are some suggestions for how you can help build these important intergenerational relationships. Clarify […]
Read More >Great Family Memories Start With A Trip To A Local (Train) Museum
February 7, 2023
Visiting a museum is a great way to create lasting memories with your family. A museum visit can be both educational and enjoyable, offering a unique and enriching experience for all ages. Among the many types of museums, a train museum can provide a particularly memorable experience for families. Here are just a few of […]
Read More >Why Do Trains Fascinate Us?
January 4, 2023
Trains, an old form of transportation used globally, continues to be utilized and modernized today. Their lower energy cost and higher efficiency is garnering the support of environmentalists and manufacturers alike, but trains have become more than just a way to transport energy, goods, and people across the continent. Trains have become a form of […]
Read More >This Winter Mix Indoor and Outdoor Fun With Your Kids
December 7, 2022
When winter weather arrives it is tempting to completely change all of your activities and do everything indoor. It makes sense. After all, freezing temperatures are uncomfortable on the skin. It makes sense to stay where it is comfortable. However, children need to move and be active. Besides, people live and even thrive in cold […]
Read More >Include a Museum in Your Thanksgiving Family Plan
November 8, 2022
This Thanksgiving it will be time once again to invite your family together under the same roof. And thanks to vaccinations and other mitigation efforts, COVID is less of a concern than in the past few years. It’s time for a big Thanksgiving. But when you gather all the family together for part of the […]
Read More >Give Your Child Practice Being Independent
October 4, 2022
Whether in the grocery store, in the neighborhood, or at a museum or other outing, your child is always wanting to explore the boundaries of their freedom. Your job as a parent is not to protect them from everything. Nor is it to expose them to risky situations and hope they survive. Instead it is […]
Read More >Grandma’s Magic Purse
September 5, 2022
The kids were talking to each other as they followed their family past an exhibit they had visited earlier. Apparently they were getting ready for the trip home at the end of a day at Entertrainment Junction. Somehow, they seemed to be eagerly awaiting the car ride home. “I wonder what’s in Grandma’s magic purse,” […]
Read More >Build Outdoor Time Into Your Museum Visit With Kids
August 2, 2022
In the summer, kids get a lot of necessary outdoor time. It’s easy to run outside when you don’t need a jacket, and easy to find time when the sun shines all day. They are eager to run outside because they need that time, and you need to plan for that. On your next museum […]
Read More >Kids Love Model Trains, Planes, and Automobiles
July 5, 2022
It’s not a mystery that kids love models of all kinds. Trains, planes, and automobiles. Dolls, action figures, miniature people and any creatures that can be imagined. Small homes, small towns, small roads. All of it. The reasons for this are clear: their imaginations are building worlds all the time, and model toys help them […]
Read More >Help Your Kids Develop a Sense of Wonder This Summer
June 6, 2022
You’ve seen the ads: two smiling kids, happily carrying their backpacks, all look in the direction that their grandfather points. Together they laugh and almost skip off in the direction of the next exhibit. But you also have lived the reality. Traveling with kids can be a challenge. Car rides and a change of routine […]
Read More >Help Your Kids Stay Healthy and Safe While Traveling This Summer
May 2, 2022
Kids and colds seem to be fast friends. Whether it is cold and flu season; back-to-school season, spring, or well, any time of the year, it seems our children can bring home any germ at any time. And while it seems they have been spared the worst effects of COVID, there is still evidence that […]
Read More >Help Your Children Have an Enjoyable Car Trip
April 18, 2022
Long car rides can be a parent’s nightmare. Whether it’s a spring break trip to a favorite vacation spot, or a long ride to see the relatives at the holidays, hours together in the car can lead to frustration, exhaustion, and isolation. Here are some tips to help your family avoid extremes on their next […]
Read More >Enjoy the Hocking Valley via Steam Train
February 16, 2022
Train enthusiasts and visitors to Entertrainment Junction might not be surprised to learn that Ohio is a great place to learn about and observe trains. From Cleveland to Cincinnati, Ohio’s access to water and land transportation has made it a central part of America’s trade and our growth from east to west. Fortunately, these investments […]
Read More >Stay healthy this fall!
November 2, 2021
It seems like staying healthy is a bigger priority these days. Even before COVID EnterTRAINment did what it could to ensure that the facility was as clean as possible. Today this includes sanitizing the kids play structure and other high touch areas, cleaning and sanitizing restrooms, offering hand sanitizer, and more. Because we value healthy […]
Read More >Stay safe this Halloween!
October 18, 2021
It’s that time of year – time for ghosts, goblins, and witches oh my! Halloween is known to be a little spooky, but if you keep these safety tips in mind you should have an enjoyable holiday! Tips for Trick or Treating Carry glow sticks or flashlights to help kids be seen by drivers. An […]
Read More >Ohio Fall Train Rides
September 6, 2021
Fall is approaching and what better way to experience the season than to go on a scenic train ride! Whether you want to see some fall foliage or have a spooky Halloween themed ride, there’s something for everyone! Here are our top 5 picks for Fall train rides! Hocking Valley Scenic Railway Hocking Valley Scenic […]
Read More >Big Boy
August 20, 2021
You may have heard the term “Big Boy” before amongst rail enthusiasts. The Big Boy definitely lives up to is name since the locomotive and its tender weigh about 604 tons. It’s also more than 132 feet in length. Today we are going to be looking at this amazing locomotive and why it’s so unique! […]
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