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Escape Rooms @ Grand Illusion
We are back to work on our two escape rooms: Harry Houdini’s Greatest Escape; and Willie Wonka’s Office Mystery. All ages will be able to enjoy these added attractions to our 3rd floor. Reservations for these games will be made through an online booking system. Extend the fun at Grand Illusion (that rhymes).
Magic Tickets!
We would call it the “Golden Ticket,” but Michael hit a homerun with those in Season 5, Episode 19 of The Office. Grand Illusion calls them “MAGIC TICKETS.” Find one and you get $10 to use on anything at 26 West High Street. OUR Magic Tickets are gold stickers placed on the underside of a […]
Hot Chocolate Bar
Carlisle’s ICE FEST will be February 5 -7. To help celebrate the winter season, we are developing the Hottest Hot Chocolate Bar this side of the Hallmark Channel! Guests will choose from a variety of candy toppings, flavored whipped creams and, of course, booze. We have a Bourbon Crème that will just “make….you….melt!” Oh, and […]
“Pop Ups” @ Grand Illusion
Until the end of December, we will be giving our 3rd floor away to area artists and craft producers to sell their wares. Yes, we have a completely renovated floor at GI with new HVAC, lights, and a bathroom that we want to put to good use (before our Escape Room opens). If you want […]
December Events and Red Envelopes
Trivia on Dec 3rd; Paint a ceramic Christmas tree, Dec 10th; and an Evening with Dickens (live impersonation), Dec 17th. And yes, RED ENVELOPES ARE HERE. Get yours in December, redeem prize (everyone wins) in January. Grand Prize? A pontoon boat party for 12 from Seven Points Marina, Lake Raystown, PA—this boat has a 2nd […]
Warm Sunday Brunches
Cuddle up in one of our velvet chairs (more coming!) or in our newest purple retro booth and brunch it up from 10-3 on Sundays. And if you haven’t tried our Apple Butter Old Fashioned, Hot Cider Buttered Rum, or the Spiced Cider Mimosa, then it is clear—you just haven’t been to Grand Illusion lately. […]