This review is from our Chicago editors when George visited their city.
Whether your family reads the books or watches the cartoons, this show excels at bringing the characters to life. Curious George LIVE! is a new musical that is packed from start to finish with songs that tell the tale of George’s adventure from New York City to the streets of Rome. In this original story, George sets out to prove to the world that his friend, Chef Pisghetti, makes the best meatballs in the world. Performances of the show run between Thursday, January 28 - Sunday, January 31, 2010 at the Sears Center Arena in Hoffman Estates. Tickets are priced from $15-$38.
The production successfully creates a believable translation of the characters to the stage. The Man with the Yellow Hat, Professor Wiseman, Chef Pisghetti, and the Doorman are protrayed by actors who do spot-on impersonations of the characters voices and mannerisms. Their larger-then-life costumes translate perfectly. George’s animal friends Hundley and Gnocchi are cleverly depicted through simple puppetry. Of course George is the most difficult to portray. They did a great job with the costume, and tried their best to match his frenetic movement with some pretty cool tumbling. My 5 year-old was a little disappointed though. He wanted to see more climbing and “monkey stuff,” and I would agree. Overall they did an exceptionally believable job bringing these beloved characters to life.
Our favorite musical numbers were the opening productions of the first and second acts. “Special Delivery” followed by “Big Brown Box” makes for a bustling street scene. Both song are very catchy - they were what the kids were singing during intermission. The second act opens with a super fun song, “Straighten Up and Fly Right.” There is a cute gimmick with flashlights that makes for a cool visual effect. This song revolves around George stowing away on an airplane to Italy. It started the second half of the show off on a great note.
The low point for me is the pacing of the show. Pretty much the entire story is told through song. At times this is very successful, but at other times I would have preferred some of the story to have been told through dialog to move the production along. There was a great deal of antsy-ness going around around me near the end of the first act. The show is 1 hour 40 minutes long including a 15 minute intermission. For this age group I think a far shorter running time is more successful. The 5 year-olds I was with were able to sit through the entire show, but at times they were bored.
Even with some faults this is a fun show. From the festive lobby displays, to the intermission’s strolling vendors, to the great characterizations, this is a cute show for the pre-school aged Curious George fans in your life.
If you find your family traveling through Vermont and you are near Waterbury, you’ll want to make a stop at the Ben & Jerry’s Factory for a tour and some free ice cream samples. On a recent excursion to Burlington, we made a pit stop to check out the ice cream making process and taste some Ben & Jerry flavors. Located about 5 minutes off of Route 89, the Ben & Jerry factory offers a 30 minute tour of the facility for $3.00 a person and kids under 12 are free. It is best to plan a visit during weekdays as they are usually not making ice cream on the weekends, but you can still take the tour.
The tour itself starts with a six minute informative short video detailing the history of Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield, how they started making ice cream in 1978, and how Ben & Jerry’s has become what it is today. The next stop on the tour is an enclosed walkway overlooking the production facility. Large numbered signs make identifying the different parts of the plant easy while the tour guide explains the process of making ice cream. This is the part where it’s better to visit during the week to see workers doing their craft.
After the tour your group will visit the tasting room, where you’ll get to try a current flavor of ice cream and ask any questions you might have. Everyone gets to grab a small scoop of frozen goodness, and if there are still extras they allow you to take seconds. Our tour guide was friendly and knowledgeable and kept the tour moving at a reasonable pace. If the tasting was not enough to satisfy you, there is a counter at the front of the building to order as much ice cream as you can eat – just follow your nose toward the smell of fresh waffle cones!
During the warmer months you can also enjoy the Flavor Graveyard, as well as a picnic area with a playground and patio. Check their website for events – they run a Free Outdoor Movie Festival throughout the summer at dusk, and during the winter they offer snowshoe tours on the grounds of the factory.
This past weekend we took a trip to the New England Aquarium to check out the penguins and the massive fish tank. It had been years since we last visited, so we were looking forward to checking out any new exhibits and seeing the famous penguins, of course.
The ticket booth is outside on your left as you approach the main entrance. For the kids that don’t enjoy standing in lines (meaning, all kids), there is a harbor seal exhibit directly behind the ticket booth that will keep their attention and whet their appetite for some see creature viewing. Tickets cost $12.95 for kids 2-11 and $20.95 for adults. Combo tickets are available if you are planning to view an IMAX show or take a whale watch. Check out your local library for discounts to the aquarium.
The central exhibit at the aquarium is the Giant Ocean Tank, which is a four-story, cylinder-shaped Caribbean coral reef tank that is 23 feet tall and 40 feet across. A circular ramp wraps around the outside providing great views from top to bottom of the tank. Be sure to take the staircase on the top floor to view the open top of the tank. At the top you can see divers feeding some of the fish or you can catch a “tank talk,” where an aquarium staffer answers questions you have about the tank or fish.
A few other highlights of our trip were the Edge of the Sea Touch Tank, Amazing Jellies, The Penguins, and the Marine Mammal Center. The Touch Tank, which is on level 2, literally gives your kids a hands-on experience as they dip their hands into the tide pool and pick up sea stars, hermit crabs, and even a lobster. This exhibit is very popular and gets crowded. It opens at 10:00am so it may be worth heading to this exhibit if you get to the aquarium early. The Amazing Jellies Exhibit spans two floors of the aquarium and is the first exhibit to your left when you enter the front doors. This exhibit features incredibly fascinating views of these amazing sea creatures. You and your kids will learn all about the brainless, spineless, bloodless jelly fish.
The Penguin Exhibit is by far one of the most popular at the aquarium, and rightfully so. Situated at the base of the Giant Ocean Tank, this exhibit gives you a birds-eye view of three different types of penguins as they sit on their rocks and swim around their large tank. There are plenty of places to view the penguins from behind glass partitions on the ground floor as well as along the entire walk-way encircling the Giant Ocean Tank. Be sure to get a copy of the daily schedule and catch the penguin presentation or penguin feeding. There seem to be at least two of each presentation each day.
The New England Aquarium can seem small at times, especially during busy hours, so watch out for the strollers and kids running about. Like any museum, it’s good to map out your course either before arriving or once you get in, but stay flexible if certain exhibits are crowded. The aquarium is small enough that it’s easy to circle back and visit any exhibits you missed on the first way through.
Oh the good old days. I’m sure you remember. You’re in those pre-teen years. Before love, popularity, college, career. You’re the Christmas Story definition of a kid. You wake up. Look out the window and say to yourself “There’s snow! Close call though…Is it enough?” If you could hear the inner thoughts of all the neighborhood kids there’d be one chant in unison – “Please let school be cancelled!!!”
You turn on the radio. Best to go with BZ-1030AM as they announce closings most often. No websites to check. No automated hotlines that call the house to notify of cancellations. Perhaps you could call the school and ask? Ha!!! You’d never get through. Those five phone lines would be lit up like a Christmas tree.
The announcement would start. “Abington, Acton… Bellmont…” I lived in Norwood. My kid logic mind wished I lived in a (first letter of the alphabet) town as the suspense was unbearable. The announcer continued “Medfield, Milton”. That was a good sign. Milton got less snow generally. Looking back, I think every New England kid could map out the winter weather patterns with precision. The announcer was entering the final turn “Needham, Newton, Norwell”, huge pause “NORWOOD!!!!” Yes!!! This was the stuff dreams were made of.
I’d make sure my room was clean. Help out with the shoveling (that’s how I remember it Mom J ). Whatever it took. Mom would say I could go play. I’d grab my sled. Make sure the rope was tied to the front and drag it to “the hill”.
My perfect hill was behind the Willett School in Norwood. It had a great drop from the sledding perspective and a little side route that made it much easier to cart the sled back up. There’d always be neighborhood kids there after a nice storm. We’d have races, trade sleds, throw snowballs, and be kids! We’d trudge up the hill all day for that 10 second rush. We’d all be lost in the moment.
I’d “forget” to go home or check in. Then I’d see the sun setting and sprint back, sled in tow. But mom wasn’t mad. Perhaps because she remembered her sledding days as well “or more likely she was too tired from all that shoveling”. There’d be post sledding P+J’s, or Fluffernutters. Always accompanied with that perfect “mom” cup of hot chocolate (little marshmallow and some cool milk to bring it to perfect temperature). Yup, few things top that memory.
Fast forward… I’m 30 something and married with a 13 and a 1 ½ year old. I’m self employed. A snow day usually means I have to bring the younger one with me to the office because our day care follows the towns’ school cancellation policy. That white stuff has taken on a new meaning.
After a recent storm I decided to take the kids over to “the hill”. I don’t know. Maybe they did some landscaping or something. I noticed two big differences. First, when sledding down the hill it didn’t seem as steep or long as it used to. Second, when pulling the sled back up it seemed to be a lot steeper. I was exhausted after 3 runs up. Half an hour in, I was saved. The police came by and said we were trespassing and had to leave. Something about a liability issue. I thought about salvaging the day by swinging by moms’ house for some hot chocolate. But I remembered she was in Vegas for the week. “Oh well” I thought while driving home. “If only there was somewhere to go that could bring that memory back”. Three words folks – I found it!
The Amesbury Sports Park is Awesome! It provides the perfect atmosphere for the entire family. You don’t need to bring a sled. They have snow tubes for all. The hill is amazing! It blows away any sledding venue I’ve been to. Getting up the hill is no problem. They have two chairlifts! They hook up to your tube and pull you to the top.
Kids ages 4-6 have to wear a helmet and be accompanied by an adult. If you don’t have a helmet they are available free of charge. Kids 7 and up are helmet optional.
What about kids under 4? The park took the suggestions and requests of the patrons for a toddler venue and just recently opened the “tiny hill for tiny thrills”. A great venue for the littlest ones.
Need to warm up? Go in the Corner Kick Pub. They serve interesting micro brews, piping hot pizza, grilled sandwiches, fresh salads, and tasty appetizers. Public restrooms, arcade games, vending areas, and ample seating are available.
Older kids into snowboarding? Send them over to the junkyard terrain park. They even have a “Big Air” competition in March.
I’d classify it as a hop away from skiing. But you don’t have to take lessons, buy a ton of gear, or wait in those nasty rental lines.
Ticket prices are reasonable. On Thursdays a 3 hour pass is $15 and a 5 hour pass is $20. Thursday hours are 3:30 to 9:00. Friday and weekend 3 hour pass is $22 and a 5 hour pass is $30. Friday hours are 3:30-9:00. Saturday hours are 10am-9pm. Sunday hours are 10am-7pm.
There is a link for a $2 discount coupon. They also have a banner on their home page that advertises a $3 discount if you bring in a canned or perishable good for donation. I’m not sure if the two promotions can be used together.
With freezing temperatures and a snowy December, one family-friendly activity that we are gearing up for is ice skating. Lacing up the skates and getting outside is a great way to get some exercise during the winter months. Whether you are an experienced skater or looking to get your kids into this winter activity, January is a great time to get to it with the holiday rush having ended. Our blog this week gives you some tips on getting started and some places to visit throughout the state.
Equipment
Ice skates are the main piece of equipment you will need to get out on the ice. If you are just getting your kids started, you may want to look at renting the first few times before making the investment in purchasing. Once you have determined that your kids enjoy ice skating it’s time to get them their own skates. This will save money over time and, if you live near outdoor skating areas, they can go any time. The same issue with buying shoes presents itself with ice skates as our kids’ feet grow quickly. For this reason, buying used is a good option for the casual skater.
Play It Again Sports is a reputable dealer offering new and used equipment with knowledge staff. Give a call to a local rink and ask where the best place to buy used skates is in your areas as well. Below are the Play It Again Sports locations in the state:
Dedham (630 Washington Street - 781.493.6796)
Leominster (814 N Main Street - 978.537.2063)
Hyannis (25 Iyannough Road - 508.771.6979)
Stoneham (62 E Montvale Avenue - 781.438.2399)
North Reading (265 Main Street - 978.664.9363)
This online guide is worth a read if you are new to purchasing ice skates.
But, It’s Freezing Outside!
With Ice Skating comes dealing with the cold. Regardless of whether you decide to visit an indoor rink or live near a cranberry bog, you have to dress appropriately. Starting from the feet up, make sure your kids wear thick, warm socks (double up if you only have normal weight) that reach at least half way up their calf. If you are venturing outside, you may consider thermal under pants and shirts as a first layer following by another layer or warm clothing with a water-proof shell on top and bottom. Falling down on the ice is inevitable, so you want to make sure your kids stay as dry as possible.
We all know how much heats escapes through the head, so cover up with a nice wool hat and get their hands into some gloves or mittens.
Where to Skate
There are two main options to look at: ice skating rinks or natural bodies of water. With rinks, there are indoor and outdoor options while ponds, lakes, and cranberry bogs round out your outdoor, natural options.
If being outside is not your thing or your kids are just getting started, indoor rinks are a great place to get started. Many rinks offer skate rentals, food options, and are much warmer than our typical New England winter day. The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) has put together a nice list of public rinks (linked here) throughout the state. Make sure to call ahead to confirm public skating hours and check on skating lessons.
If you and your kids are ready to brave the outdoors, you’ll need to find a local place that offers safe skating. Other than the cold, the biggest safety concern with outdoor skating is ensuring you are skating on thick enough ice to support all the skaters involved. Check out the DCR’s news release [pdf] on ice safety for more information.
Crazy Kids Picks - The following are some of our favorite places to bring the family for skating fun.
The Frog Pond is a fun place to bring your family for some skating fun in a nostalgic setting of the Boston Common.
Steriti Memorial Rink is an indoor skating rink in the heart of the North End offering free skating during public hours.
Kendall Square Community Ice Skating is a seasonal outdoor ice skating rink located in Kendall Square. An all-day pass is $5 for adults and $1 for kids under 13. Rentals are available as well.
Old Sturbridge Village has added an outdoor skating rink this year. They do not offer rentals, so bring your own skates and enjoy some hot cider or cocoa and a cookie at the Miner Grant Store or the Village Café.
The Rink at The Charles Hotel is back for another season! This 2,900 square foot ice rink is open to hotel guests and the public. Skate rentals, season passes, and lessons are available.
Director Jerry Zaks has taken Dodie Smith’s classic tale to the stage. The 101 Dalmatians Musical is the top family musical to see in Boston this Holiday season. This musical presents the topsy-turvy, inside out world of the Dalmatians from the dogs’ point of view. Dalmatian characters are portrayed by adult actors while pups are portrayed by child actors. Humans are “differentiated” with exaggerated clothing and mini stilts that make them “larger than life.”
The tale follows the lives of Dalmatians Pongo and Missis Pongo who fall in love and are married. After a brief honeymoon “in the bushes” the Pongo’s are faced with the reality of impending parenthood. It is very well played. Their first musical number together “A Perfect Family” questions how hard parenthood could be. They’re both certain that their kids will be angels. There is humor at many levels. No family member will feel left out.
Rachel York made me think Cruella De Vil had stepped out of the Disney movie and onto the stage. She was wonderful and masterful. She brought forth an incredible lust for puppy fur. Cruella kidnaps the puppies and takes them to Castleville where they will soon become wardrobe. Pongo and Missis Pongo realize that their human “pets” will not be able to get their pups in time and realize it’s up to them to find the pups and bring them home. They send out the K-9 version of the Amber Alert and are soon on their journey.
I don’t want to spoil the adventure. My family enjoyed an exciting night of twists and turns. Something was there for everyone. Leaving the theatre I heard many people singing the catchy tune “Be a little bit braver”. It’s still in my head at this point.
And let’s not forget the Dalmatians. The dogs were adorable. Making it more memorable is that many of them were rescued.
Probably best for children 4 and up (or a mature 3). Though I did see several toddlers be-bopping to the music. It’s only here until the 27th. Tickets can be purchased directly through the Wang Theatre Box Office and range from $28-$75.
Created in 1958, and enjoyed by many in Boston throughout the 60’s and 70’s at Jordan Marsh, The Enchanted Village is back in action at Jordan’s Furniture in Avon, MA. With 28 holiday scenes and hundreds of animated figures, this one is worth checking out if you are in the area.
The village is free to the public and is open 10:00 am to 9:00 pm Monday through Saturday, and 11:00 am to 6:00 pm on Sundays. You will have to walk through most of the furniture after seeing the village, so remember that when you visit. Santa Claus visits the village each day and is available for Christmas requests and photos, usually from 11:00 am until 8:00 pm. Check the website for updated information.
The exhibit itself is set up in one large room with a wavy path and metal railings. With a wide variety of holiday scenes and snow every few minutes, this is a great treat for the younger kids in your family. Older kids might get a little bored with this one, but would surely be willing to walk through if they knew you were going to visit some of the other attractions Jordan’s has to offer.
Jordan’s has packaged the Enchanted Village along with a 4-D Motion Odyssey Movie Ride (MOM) and a Laser Light show into what they are calling ‘The Holiday Experience.’ The Village is the only free exhibit; the LITE show costs $3.00 per person and the MOM Polar Express ride costs $6.00.
LITE, which stands for Laser Imagination Theater Experience, is brand new and was created just for Jordan’s Furniture. Featuring high-powered, solid-state lasers in a dark room filled with cranked up music, LITE is 15 minutes of pure excitement for all age groups. Set to a holiday theme, this laser show was well worth the $3.00 entry fee and short wait. Check out the line and show times before you jump in to avoid waiting too long. The show runs every 15 or so minutes.
We did not have the chance to take the 4-D Polar Express ride, but have been on MOM rides before and would have done this if there were earlier tickets available. We heard that people show up right at opening to buy tickets for later in the day, so you have to be crafty to get on this ride at a time you want. Plan accordingly.
Dad Says: At first I was a little put off that we have to walk through the entire store to get out of this ‘Free’ exhibit, but quickly realized it’s a very nice store with no pushy sales people. Our son loved seeing the animated people and scenes and it’s great that Jordan’s has resurrected a Boston classic.
Mom Says: I wasn’t really interested in seeing the Laser Light show, but went along with the group. I’m not sure who liked it more, me or my son! It was nice to hear some familiar holiday tunes to put me in the spirit, and they did some really cool things with the lasers. It may be cold outside, but it’s also cold in this room!
The Children’s Museum in Easton packs hours of hands-on activities and learning into an Old Fire Station in North Easton, MA. The cost is $6.00 per person (over 1) for the day, and for $60.00 you can get a family membership for 2 for a year.
Inside the museum you will find three floors of interactive exhibits. Next to the museum is an outdoor learning center called ‘The Wild Place,’ which is open from April through November. The Wild Place is a park with at least 10 different learning areas, ranging from paleontology to nature tic-tac-toe to musical pieces of wood. They also have several picnic tables for group lunching and snacking. We’d recommend visiting on a nice day so you can spend time in this area.
You enter the museum on the ground floor, where you pay at the desk and jump right into the activities. Among the things you’ll find here are a replica train, a large wooden train track, a pretend camp and cabin (completely with tent, fire pit, and story books), a performance stage, a fishing boat, a puppet theatre, and one of the highlights – a Rube Goldberg-like set of chutes, chimes, and tunnels that your kids can send golf balls through. The cool part is that to send the balls into this apparatus you have to climb about ten feet up a set of stairs. There is also a real fireman’s pole that your kids can climb to ring the bell at the top.
Downstairs is split between an eating area, which is open during lunch-time hours, and the FETCH! Lab. Based on the PBS Kids show, this area features various science experiments and loads of puzzles. A museum employee was actively showing kids and parents what to do. Bring your own food as they don’t sell any, but have a nice area to eat.
The top floor is geared a bit towards the older kids with a room dedicated to everything wood. Hammer nails into pieces of wood or lock a piece of wood into the vice to saw some off. The room next to it serves as a doctor’s office, complete with an incubator for the baby dolls. Another large room is dedicated to arts and crafts with lots of different projects to do. From paper and markers to cloth and pipe cleaners, this area was staffed with a museum employee to help out the kids or give parents some tips. The remaining area is for free play. There is a padded corner for the youngest visitors to play in while the older ones play in the kitchen, on the fire truck (with the dalmations!), or in a treehouse-like structure.
Mom Says: I like that they proactively offer hand sanitizer and a sign encouraging its use before you even walk in the door. It was great to see a staff member working with families in the arts & crafts and giving them ideas.
Dad Says: This is worth a trip and if you live nearby, I’d think about a membership. We could have easily spent close to a full day here between the museum and the park area. This isn’t the biggest facility, so I assume on rainy days it gets crowded.
With frosty nights becoming the norm here in New England, it may seem like an odd time for us to be writing about the Mass Audubon, a group which manages 47 wildlife sanctuaries across the state of Massachusetts. A recent trip to the Broad Meadow Brook Conservation Center and Wildlife Sanctuary reminded us of the beauty of the Fall season and the great work Mass Audubon does maintaining these sanctuaries.
The Mass Audubon sanctuaries take many different forms, from beaches and salt marshes on Cape Cod to woodlands and mountains in the Berkshires. Mass Audubon’s land protection efforts protect more than 34,000 acres of ecologically significant land in Massachusetts.
Through November 30, 2009 the Mass Audubon is running a Fall special on family memberships for $29.00, which normally costs $58.00. In addition to being tax deductible, membership gives your free access to all wildlife sanctuaries in the state and discounts on educational programs. Entry to the sanctuaries varies, but at $29.00 for the year, you only have to make a couple of trips to make this one pay for itself.
You can check out a list of the sanctuaries in your area using the Mass Audubon website.
As we welcome the foliage to New England, we quickly realize the warm days of summer have past and it’s time to get ready for Halloween and Thanksgiving. We all (well, most of us) love this season as we get to dress up in costumes with our kids, teach them how to roll around in piles of leaves, and take hayrides through pumpkin patches with hopes of a warm cup of apple cider at the end.
We are ready for Fall here at Crazy Kids Boston and we hope you are too!
We’ve put together a couple of guides to help you make the most out of October. First up is an interactive map of 86 Pick-Your-Own Pumpkin Farms throughout Massachusetts. Use this to find a farm near you to visit for pumpkins, veggies, and many have rides for the little ones. After that is a listing of selected Haunted Houses that we think you might be interested in. Let us know your favorites by dropping us a note. click here for a full version of this map
Nightmare New England & SpookyWorld!, Litchfield, MA
With seven different attractions this is one of the largest scream parks in New England. http://spookyworld.com
Factory of Terror, Fall River, MA
With 30 rooms of terror, this factory building has supposedly been haunted for 100 years. http://www.factoryofterror.com
Braintree Haunted House, Braintree, MA
In its 29th year, this is a South Shore fav! Only running for 3 nights, this year features a ‘Not So Scary’ night, designed for younger children on Thursday, Octoboer, 22 from 6-8 p.m. The regular haunted house is Friday and Saturday, October 23-24 from 6-9:30 p.m.
Haunted Ship - USS Salem, Quincy MA
Located aboard a 716 foot long US Navy Heavy Cruiser Gunship, no other haunted attraction matches the scale and visual impact of the Haunted Ship. Take a 20 minute tour of the haunted ship. http://www.hauntedship.com/
Barrett’s Haunted Mansion, Abington MA
This mansion changes each year and this year has a new ‘Buried Alive’ experience, where you will hear, feel, and smell what it would be like to be alone and trapped in your final resting place. http://www.bhmansion.com
Nightmare on Brookwood Road, Hanover MA
This isn’t a haunted house, but is a group of folks dedicated to giving visitors a scare. This free yard haunt with pre-6pm ‘non-scary’ hours is worth checking out if you are in the area. http://www.thehauntedgrounds.com
REGION 335, West Bridgewater MA
Our 23rd year. The compound, now an military research facility, that has been taken over by the walking dead! All money goes to the Berwick Boys Foundation, a non-profit with year-round program for teenage boys. http://www.Region335.com
The Haunted Mansion, Douglas, MA
When hinges creek in doorless chambers, that is the time when you should be nervous. When your friends don’t make it back, that is the time to be terrified! The best part of this haunted mansion is that admission is one can of non-perishable food, which is donated to a local food panty. http://www.thehauntedmansiondouglas.com
Village Mire, South Yarmouth Massachusetts
This is a free haunted yard attraction which is not for the faint of heart (according to their site). If you are on the Cape, check this one out. http://villagemire.blogspot.com/
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"What will I do with my Kids today?" is on the lips of every parent, every day. Once you get past breakfast, the grueling decisions start. You have done the same things a million times. Crazy Kids is the cure. We’ll provide reviews on everything Kids do and let you and other parents comment on them.
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Mom Says: I like that they proactively offer hand sanitizer and a sign encouraging its use before you even walk in the door. It was great to see a staff member working with families in the arts & crafts and giving them ideas. 
Dad Says: This is worth a trip and if you live nearby, I’d think about a membership. We could have easily spent close to a full day here between the museum and the park area. This isn’t the biggest facility, so I assume on rainy days it gets crowded.
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