BabyLand General Hospital
Time Needed: 1-2 hours
Experience Type: family fun, offbeat & fun
Part museum, part maternity ward, BabyLand General Hospital is the birthplace of the iconic Cabbage Patch Kids. Visitors can watch a “birth,” explore nurseries filled with hand-stitched dolls, and even adopt their own one-of-a-kind baby—an experience equal parts nostalgia and magic.
MUST-DO CHECKLIST
- Tour the Hospital – Sign in at the front desk and explore exhibits showcasing the earliest hand-stitched Little People—precursors to Cabbage Patch Kids—dating back to 1978.
- Witness a Cabbage Patch “Birth” – Gather around Mother Cabbage beneath the Magic Crystal Tree to watch a “nurse” help deliver a new baby.
- Explore the Themed Nurseries – Stroll through colorful nurseries filled with soft-sculpture Cabbage Patch Kids, each handcrafted and waiting for adoption.
- Adopt Your Own Cabbage Patch Kid – Choose your favorite baby, take the official adoption oath, and receive a birth certificate to commemorate the moment.
- Enjoy the Gardens at Eula Springs – Stroll through founder Xavier Roberts’ blooming tribute to his mother, featuring azaleas, irises, and mountain views cooled by Mount Yonah.
Sleep Soundly: Stay at the Helendorf River Inn in Helen’s charming Bavarian-style village. With timbered architecture, riverside views, and restaurants just steps away, it’s the perfect base for exploring this storybook mountain getaway.
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