When Lawrence Welk first saw the "Hidden Valley" just north of Escondido, California, in 1964, he described it as a "little bit of heaven right here on this earth." Now, 22 years later, the Lawrence Welk Resort Village, nestled within a scenic valley of the Merriam Mountains, 15 miles inland from the Pacific Ocean, is Welk's dream come true.
The ticket price includes a lavish buffet, dancing with the Welksters, and sometimes even a surprise visit from Lawrence and Fern Welk.