![]() ![]() Enchanted Forest did such a great job of this town! It’s very dark inside, just barely enough light to make out where you’re walking, but we made it through without any tears.īefore long you’ll enter Tofteville, the “Wildest Little Town In The West.” Grab some snacks, try your hand at using a rifle, and stop in one of the little stores for some face-painting. The Haunted House! It comes with a warning that it’s best avoided for those who scare easily, but both of our kids did fine. Our kids loved it and yes, we slid down a good half dozen times before we convinced the kids again to move on! The Old Lady’s Shoe offered more sliding fun for all of us. Either bring your own food or purchase some at the park. Benches are everywhere throughout the forest and there are also tables where you can have your picnic. The kids had so much fun – they went through the witch and down the slide multiple times before we could convince them that there were still more fun things to come!Īt any point in the day you can take a break. You’ll also find a few stairs to walk up that lead to a slide – an escape! Inside you’ll stumble upon the scary old witch, an interactive witch that cackles and breathes out her evil threats. My parents really enjoyed leading the kids around, reminiscing about those many years ago. ![]() I actually have a picture of me standing inside this witch’s mouth at the same age my daughter is now. Around 20 feet tall, her gaping mouth beckons you to enter. Heading further through the forest we got to meet the Crooked Man and tour his Crooked House built on a hillside with sloping floorboards – even Todd and I came out a little whoozy!Įxciting surprises await you at every corner and just around the bend you’ll come up to the evil witch from Snow White. He crawled into the hole and scurried through the tunnel which extends for quite a ways and comes out on the other side. Our kids had fun winding their way through the Queen of Heart’s maze and as soon as our son spotted Alice in Wonderland’s rabbit hole he knew exactly what to do. Storybook Lane is a wonderfully tactile experience which adds to the magic. Your kids will love exploring the mazes, slides and underground tunnels. You’ll want to give yourself plenty of time to walk through this section. Many of them are interactive structures so the kids can experience the stories. The castle is the entrance to “Storybook Lane.” Storybook Lane winds through the forest and around every bend you’ll find another classic children’s story on display. ![]() We were greeted by an alligator in the castle’s moat, which kept our son fascinated for a while. Plus, it has a sun roof and rain cover – here in the Pacific Northwest the latter is a must! So we strapped Emily in the carrier and headed into the park.Īfter entering the park we headed up to the castle. We can stuff the big zipable pockets full of water, snacks and other necessities and enjoy our outings hands-free. We like to take our kids on trips and hikes as much as possible and our backpack has been invaluable. We knew it would be a long day for our 2 year-old in particular, so we brought along our Deuter Kid Comfort backpack carrier. It was a hot day but the most of the park is shaded which is really nice. Lush forests with winding trails and inclines. The theme park is in such a beautiful setting. Everything from Storybook Lane for kids to experience their favorite fairy tales and nursery rhymes to a haunted house, exhilarating rides, and an Old West, medieval, and old English town for kids and adults to engage in imaginative play.Ĭome join our family at Enchanted Forest! This theme park offers something for kids of every age and adults alike. If you haven’t been to the Enchanted Forest before you’re in for a treat. If you’re looking for a place to stay in the area, you won’t find a nicer hotel and it’s also a great value. We spent the night at the beautiful Grand Hotel in Salem so we could have a fresh start to our day at Enchanted Forest. The kids did amazingly well, not a single whine. Good music always makes road trips go by quickly. It took us about 3 hours to get to Salem. Come join us on a virtual tour of the theme park! It was nostalgic for my parents and we all had a blast. And now, with a 2 and 4 year old of my own, we returned for a visit for the first time in 30 years. Just months after that visit my parents, brother and I moved to Europe where we lived for over 20 years until moving back to the U.S. Specifically to visit Enchanted Forest, a theme park that I hadn’t been to since I was 2 years old. We recently packed up our car, buckled in our kids, picked up my parents, and hit the road for a family trip to Salem, Oregon. ![]()
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