auburn heights preserve

A nice ride through back roads to site. The home is original, authentic: tour at your own pace with docents in each room to present and answer questions. The grounds include rides in 1914 electric cars, Stanley. Steamer, and ride on top of steam railroad cars ok for adults and children. When we were there the former owners: Tom and Ruth Marshall were on the grounds intermingling with guests. Charming. Food was available for purchase, popcorn fresh popped free with ticket and a local creamery was serving ice cream. Great trip for all ages. They had a make your own craft in the auto museum and things to find in the house discovery sheet for the house. All staff were friendly and fun. Loved it

My wife having been to the Marshall house many years ago wanted to re-visit with our family. We went ahead and made a donation which allowed us a couple of set of tickets for family and friends. Tickets can be purchased upon arrival, but plan on waiting in line a few minutes at the window upon arrival. The entry ticket will allow you up-to four rides on the various steam/electric/diesel based rides. Admission to the Mansion tour is extra, but worth it.We started out with the Steam Bus ride, a coach that holds five rows of riders, two or three to a seat. Next we took in a four-seater electrical car. Both rides take you for a few laps around the Mansion house. Try and get young kids up front to see the how the drivers work the vehicles - very interesting.Next we moved on to the Train rides, and certainly the best part of the trip. Eight of road the Diesel (new train) and the steam train around the property. Great views, fun rides and you get to go through a full working tunnel...a tight fit to say the least!! The trains have various size seats to accommodate just about every type of rider.We then had a 30 minute demonstration on how they used to maintain and start steam based cars. Pretty neat and worth the look-in. Younger kids might be bored but they can visit the inside Steam Museum which is a must too. Very cool cars, trains, and engines in various stages are on display throughout. A brief movie is available. Kids can take part in the Arts and Craft section which we did on this trip. Additionally there is a small reading area for those who might need a break.There is limited on-site food, but you can bring your Picnic goods with you and sit at one of the many shaded areas. Popcorn is free and very tasty. Ice Cream from a local company was on sale for a fee, but it was very tasty. The SteamCar Ice cream was a neat twist, with caramel sauce that looked like kerosene oil!!Overall everyone on-site was extremely friendly and helpful. Everyone welcomed a conversation and pointed out facilities around you. Kids loved the Antique bike display and were able to sit on one when they asked! We spent just over 2 hours with our family here and recommend it for locals and if you are passing through the area. For those who visit Longwood or Winterthur with kids I would suggest highly adding this to your destination list - you wont be disappointed.

La mansión es bonita, los jardines bellísimos, los voluntarios que te reciben de visten a la usanza de hace 100 años, el trenecito de vapor es como de cuento y los autos de vapor y eléctricos son divertidos para chicos y grandes