Phoenix (roller coaster) and 78 foot first hill. Knoebels purchased the ride in 1984 and dismantled it starting in January 1985. As there were no blueprints to work with, each individual board was numbered and cataloged on site. The restored roller coaster opened at Knoebels on June 15, 1985. It is named after the mythical phoenix bird which rises, reborn, from its own ashes. This effort, the first large-scale wooden roller coaster relocation in many years, helped spark a movement for the restoration and relocation of other roller coasters standing but not operating. The Phoenix coaster routinely gives a fast ride with many
Bird & Bottle Inn Warren at the beginning of the conflict in 1776. The renamed Nelson's Tavern became a favorite watering hole for both Continental and British soldiers during the Revolution. It was ultimately seized by the Continental Army, which used it as a regional headquarters. The tavern closed in 1832, and was reborn as the Bird and Bottle in 1940. The "Bird" part of the Inn's name is a reference to the wild pheasant that were prevalent in the area. Bird & Bottle Inn The Bird & Bottle, formerly named Warren's Tavern, is a historic Inn located in Garrison, New York. It is