Shippensburg, Pennsylvania: Tiny World
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- Address:
- 6720 Rice Rd., Shippensburg, PA
- Directions:
- South on Rte. 11 from Shippensburg. Turn left on Rice Road -- caution, it's a small, undistinguished turn onto a country road but there is a green street sign -- follow Rice Road past Mt. Rock Rd. and Crabapple Lane, about 1 1/2 miles. Tiny World will be on your left, with parking.
- Hours:
- Respectful daytime visits allowed. Local health policies may affect hours and access.
- RA Rates:
- Worth a Detour
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Ernest Helm built a town in miniature -- for his cats. His family now maintains the complex of tiny buildings, and decorates them with lights for the Christmas holiday season. Ernest passed away in Oct. 2015.
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June 2024 - all of the structures are still there, but it does not look like anyone is maintaining them. They are in poor condition.
[Laura, 06/27/2024]
A very cute and inviting attraction! My sisters and I were fascinated by this talented man's work.
[Baila Shatzkes, 08/16/2018]
The creator of Tiny World, Ernest Helm, age 91, passed away October 3, 2015. I haven't heard yet if it will stay open or not.
[Keith Shaub, 10/07/2015]
Went to Tiny World on our road trip honeymoon. It was under construction, so we only saw one cat (or perhaps most were away for the Labor Day weekend? Haha) but was still well worth a trip. A tiny church with a mini-Christmas service inside? Couldn't ask for more.
[Grady, 09/09/2015]Page of 3 [Next 5 items]
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Tiny World was built by the late Ernest Helm. Its buildings served as shelters for his many cats.