The Strong National Museum of Play has a new permanent exhibit - The Berenstain Bears - and Elizabeth loves it! There are so many things for a 4-year-old to see, do, and be in Bear Country, that when she went there on a play date with her friend, April, they spent the entire time in that one exhibit. We pretty much had to drag 'em out of there when it was time to leave!The journey down the sunny dirt road starts with life-size sculptures of the Bear family. After first stopping by The Bear Country Bank ATM to receive Bear Bucks (the official Bear Country currency), we walked down Bear Country Main Street and explored the stores and businesses inspired by Stan & Jan Berenstain's Bear books. There's Farmer Ben’s Farm, Sister and Brother Bear’s Club Houses, and the Bear Country School. Kids can design and sell quilts at Mama Bear’s Quilt Shop or put on an apron and tackle a project in Papa Bear’s Woodworking Shop. Hungry bears can head to Bear Family Restaurant, a kid-sized diner where you can play customer or be part of the staff. Dr. Bearson’s Dentist Office provides an opportunity to play dentist with a giant set of (removable) teeth, a giant toothbrush, floss, and a dentist’s mirror. It's a great way to spend an afternoon, just ask Elizabeth!
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