Instead, it is about a stop at...well, I needed to ask the Trucker for the location, again. His response? "It's up that way." Intermission here while he heaves his tired self off the recliner and digs up a well worn map.
"Just off the top of my head I would say it's near Liverpool, PA." OK, that will do for now.
A small restaurant/mini golf establishment that is found along Route 11 & 15 in Pennsylvania. A place the Trucker had often wished to check out, but there is not truck parking to be had. One also needs, when drivng north, to pass the place, take the next exit, and double back.
Anyway, the Trucker treated me to a stop there, en route in the big green (pickup) truck to a family weekend.
An older building, with a porch running its length.
Vintage riding toys on the porch, near the window where
takeout ice cream could be ordered.
A bench, also vintage but very sturdy, with tables for
takeout orders behind and a Coca-Cola ad "be-front."
The bedpan-planter centerpiece was a unique touch.
As a customer you walk in, and give your order before choosing a table, if you know what you are hungry for. Otherwise, a menu on a whiteboard will be rolled to your table. Service is attentive, but informal.
The Trucker had his standard cheeseburger and fries. His Passenger opted for a chili dog. A tasty, messy business, that was. We were too busy consuming to snap a photo, unfortunately.
The walls were filled with vintage photos, any from the local area. A shelf of toys and coloring books stood under a window.
And just outside the door was a freezer with all manner of Popsicles
and other frozen treats on the honor system.
The restrooms around the corner had outside entrances for "guys" and "dolls." And the same key opened both! The facilities were decidedly old fashioned, but adequate, and very clean. However, a patron of Larger Than Average Size (ahem) would need to go back outside to turn around...
A covered pavilion with tables extended from the porch. At
the far end were riding toys and a sandbox.
A large backyard for children to run off their wiggles...
...and on the other side of the building, a small mini golf course.
This is Dreamers. A perfect stop for good food, great ice cream, and a place to rest and recreate before continuing the journey.
If only it was accessible for trucks!
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