We traveled down to Williamstown, Kentucky to see the Noah's Ark. No, they didn't finally locate it in Kentucky; we went down to see the Ark Encounter and tour the Ark Replica. This is an experience that I recommend for everyone.
We arrived about 11AM, so we chose to have lunch at Emzara's Kitchen, prior to entering the ark, two by two!! Emzara's is a nice restaurant and is large with two levels. They have a good buffet line with about all you could need, including soups and salads, entrees, and even desserts.
We chose to go to the 3rd floor and come down the ramps through the exhibits instead of going the hard way, up the ramps. The disadvantage of this is that you mess with the display sequence, but most of us are very familiar with the story of the flood and the timeline.
Exhibits included models of the animals on the ark, the food storage, living quarters, etc.
They even included some real animals both inside the ark and in a zoo outside behind Emzara's.
There were also special exhibits and theaters at the ends of the ark. Some of these were new since the time we visited a year ago. Other exhibits appeared to have been updated.
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We arrived about 11AM, so we chose to have lunch at Emzara's Kitchen, prior to entering the ark, two by two!! Emzara's is a nice restaurant and is large with two levels. They have a good buffet line with about all you could need, including soups and salads, entrees, and even desserts.
Marilyn & Carmela
Following the meal, we entered the Ark via the Gift Shop entrance. I knew a secret that we'll share here. We immediately found an elevator and traveled up to the 3rd Level. This is the top floor of exhibits. There is one more level, but that is still restricted. It will eventually be an observation deck (and rumor has it that it will include a very nice restaurant). The original concept called for it to merely have a snack bar and observation telescopes. I would assume it would be a nice place for photography.We chose to go to the 3rd floor and come down the ramps through the exhibits instead of going the hard way, up the ramps. The disadvantage of this is that you mess with the display sequence, but most of us are very familiar with the story of the flood and the timeline.
Exhibits included models of the animals on the ark, the food storage, living quarters, etc.
They even included some real animals both inside the ark and in a zoo outside behind Emzara's.
There were also special exhibits and theaters at the ends of the ark. Some of these were new since the time we visited a year ago. Other exhibits appeared to have been updated.
Food and Water Storage
Living Quarters and Work
Of course there was also a story to tell, so there were many exhibits illustrating the flood, and the events leading up to the flood. There were also a number of documents showing bibles and other historical documents.
There are many stories about a flood circulating all over the world
Many people around the world tell us that the worldwide flood is just a fairy tale, not to be believed but nice fantasy for the kids! Think about the following:
And Perhaps, that God and Jesus are also not REAL. But we know different.
I certainly endorse the Ark Encounter and recommend it for everyone, especially families with children.
Next month, we are going to actually take a boat ride. One of my favorite things to do is ride paddle-wheel riverboats. My grandfather on my mother's side of the family worked on riverboats on the Missouri River. Ride with us as we eat, and see the sites on the Ohio River, June 29.
