Gilroy Gardens

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We had a blast at the Gilroy Gardens. If you are ever near this area you should take your kids. Its rides are geared for the younger kids, under 12yr. and the young at heart. There is plenty to do from rides to play areas with water, a giant maze, paddle boats on a lake and scenery of beautiful botanical areas with six gardens. There are three smaller thrill rides. Right now you can find discount tickets online for during the week at half price and discounts on the weekends. It is their 10th Anniversary. It is one of the cleanest parks I have ever been too! Everyone was very nice too~ We were so busy we missed the few shows they offered through out the day for kids. I have more pictures and will upload them to flickr so you can see them full size but it may take me a few days. I got quite a few pictures of the Circus Trees and some flowers in full bloom that are really great! I can't wait to let you know when they are up for viewing~ Thumbs up to Gilroy Gardens! Hope you are having some summer fun! Have you made it to any theme parks or summer carnivals?

Circus Trees

Images via Donna62
Just a short post~ I have the chance to meet my brother somewhere half way between where he is staying and where we live. His wife has a conference in the bay area so they tagged along. We decided on Gilroy Gardens. My niece just turned 3yr and nephew is 6yr. Sammie and I will drive up tomorrow morning. There are 6 gardens and an amusement park~ There is a lot of history to the Circus Trees on this property. I hope to take lots of photos to share. So in between swim lessons and all we are off to have a long day trip! Have you managed any day trips this summer? Are you planning a vacation or trip? I hope to have more crafty inspiration soon, so please bare with my summer antics~ But you must admit these are some crafty trees!
(arbores t and creator of the Circus Trees Axel N. Erlandson (1884-1964)