Driving from Long Island to Massanutten Saturday

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Stop Overs Along Interstate 81


Hagerstown, Md

* Railroad Junction Family Restaurant

The dining room of the Railroad Junction at 808 Noland Street off U.S. 11
looks almost like a dining car on a train. When the clock on the wall strikes
the hour, a train whistle blows. Pictures of trains line the paneled walls.

Railroad Junction Family Restaurant

Winchester, Va

Great place for a quick stopover
Plenty of fast food restaurants

Harrisonburg, Va

* Woodfire Grill (Buffet)

Be sure to stop off and pick up a few things for breakfast, snacks
at Martin`s, Krogers, Food Lion along Route 33 before heading in..

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Hagerstown, Md

* Railroad Junction Family Restaurant

The dining room of the Railroad Junction at 808 Noland Street off U.S. 11
looks almost like a dining car on a train. When the clock on the wall strikes
the hour, a train whistle blows. Pictures of trains line the paneled walls.

Railroad Junction Family Restaurant

Winchester, Va

Great place for a quick stopover
Plenty of fast food restaurants

Harrisonburg, Va

* Woodfire Grill (Buffet)

Be sure to stop off and pick up a few things for breakfast, snacks
at Martin`s, Krogers, Food Lion along Route 33 before heading in..

Marti, Frank knows you well...thanks for posting.

Ride, I have some very sophisticated NYC friends who rear enjoy Cracker Barrel - I think you and your DD will, too.
Or also one of Marti's suggestions - ya gotta eat when you are there, too, right?

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I wonder how long it will take marti to PM you with a list of places to stop at>

Hagerstown, Md

* Railroad Junction Family Restaurant

The dining room of the Railroad Junction at 808 Noland Street off U.S. 11
looks almost like a dining car on a train. When the clock on the wall strikes
the hour, a train whistle blows. Pictures of trains line the paneled walls.

Railroad Junction Family Restaurant

Winchester, Va

Great place for a quick stopover
Plenty of fast food restaurants

Harrisonburg, Va

* Woodfire Grill (Buffet)

Be sure to stop off and pick up a few things for breakfast, snacks
at Martin`s, Krogers, Food Lion along Route 33 before heading in..

Thats my gal, I knew you would provide some info. I got another request. On 80 Jersey side about 5 miles before you get to the Del water gap. There is a truck stop gas station with a diner. I have stoped there for gas and used the rest room thats when I saw how nice the dining area was with a nice menu. Can you figure out what place I am talking about?

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Speaking of Cracker Barrel, in case you are interested...they are building one on Hwy 278 in Bluffton on your way from I 95 to Hilton Head Island.

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Make her trip extra special...

The Teddy Bear Factory is a build your own stuffed animal experience, where you
can purchase a special animal buddy inc. clothes for your little princess, located
near Massanutten in Piney Mountain Gifts on Route 33, next to the Exxon Station.

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I've never been to a Cracker Barrel. Maybe our next vacation!

You've never been to Cracker Barrel?

[gandalf252002 Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close gandalf252002]

I have been once, earlier this year at the recommendation of some friends. To be honest, is was nothing to write home about, but the portion sizes WERE huge. The corn bread (which Karen LOVES) we found to be on the dry side and a little bland tasting. I had the Chicken & Dumplings have never had them before and would not get them again. The atmosphere was fun, and I would probably go back to try something else but would not be my first choice.

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You've never been to Cracker Barrel?

No...they don't really have them up here. And then when we're on vacation, we never think to go to one. I've never even been inside one, just seen the signs.

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The Teddy Bear Factory is a build your own stuffed animal experience, where you
can purchase a special animal buddy inc. clothes for your little princess, located
near Massanutten in Piney Mountain Gifts on Route 33, next to the Exxon Station.

That's definitely on our list! When we stayed in Williamsburg last year they had that available as an 'event' at the resort, my daughter still loves the stuffed animal....Hopefully this should be better then just 2-3 options with a resort staff standing over your looking at their watch

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No...they don't really have them up here. And then when we're on vacation, we never think to go to one. I've never even been inside one, just seen the signs.

This is very hard to believe! You who love kitsch-y things??? Ya gotta go - it is sooooo extreme eating.

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That is true, I do love kitschy things. I'll try to be open-minded about them. What do you order there? Breakfast stuff?

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That is true, I do love kitschy things. I'll try to be open-minded about them. What do you order there? Breakfast stuff?

I have never been there.

Does eating at Bob's Big Boy while driving to Florida count???

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I have never been there.

Does eating at Bob's Big Boy while driving to Florida count???

YOU'VE never been there?

I've been to a Bob's Big Boy once...when I was a teenager...in Ohio or Indiana. I just recently went to a Bob Evans for the first time. It was pretty good! And the waiter was great.

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Got to admit, i'm a bit excited about my first trip to Massanutten Feb 18-25th

Looking through their entertainment guide is crazy...there is TOO much to do!

[wackymother Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close wackymother]

It looks fun there, and it should be really hopping over Presidents' Week! Have a great time.