By Valerie G. Lowe

What if it were possible to travel back in time to ancient Jerusalem, where Jesus roamed the dusty roads spreading the message of salvation? Or to peer inside the Garden Tomb, where the Savior was buried before His resurrection three days later?

For many Christians, it would be a dream come true to take a pilgrimage to the Holy Land and watch the Bible unfold before their eyes. But thanks to a biblical theme park located in Orlando, Florida, tourists can be transported back 2,000 years to the historic city without ever leaving the United States.

The Holy Land Experience, a reproduction of Jerusalem that sits on 14 acres, is the only attraction of its kind. The huge replica was built by Zion's Hope, a nondenominational ministry created to "fervently, yet graciously" proclaim Christ to the Jewish people. Marvin Rosenthal, a Messianic Jew and founder of the organization, says the park is the first-ever "living biblical museum."

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MY PERSONAL OPINION - This theme park has recently been purchased by TBN the christian TV channel and they have done alot of work in improving it and making it more child friendly.  My first visit can be described as a spiritual retreat, without going to a camp or a church.  It was awesome.  Don't forget to visit  - The Scriptorium.  My favorite exhibit.  For more info visit www.holylandexperience.com.

While your in town don't forget to visit one of The Salvation Army corps - the Orlando Citadel and the Kissimmee Corps.