Area Attractions
Aldie Mansion
85 Old Dublin Pike
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Doylestown, PA 18901
This magnificent Victorian mansion was built in 1927 by William and Martha Chapman. Their architect visited England to study Tudor manor houses. In 1941 at a famous Christmas Party, the Von Trapp family sang in the great hall. After Martha's death in 1960, the mansion was used as a seminary and drug rehabilitation center. After that it was vacant, vandalized, and burned, and slated for demolition. Thanks to the Heritage Conservancy this magnificent structure was saved and completely rehabilitated. Today it houses the Conservancy's offices and is rented for special events.
Phone: 215-345-7020
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Andalusia on the Delaware
1237 State Rd
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Andalusia, PA 19020
When you visit Andalusia, home for generations of one of Philadelphia's first families, you share in the hospitality enjoyed by illustrious guests for more than 150 years.Andalusia is the finest example of Greek Revival domestic architecture in the United States.
Phone: 215-245-5479
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Black River & Western Railroad
Round trip train rides between Flemington and Ringoes NJ, plus charters and special excursions, such as Santa Claus and Easter Bunny trains. The summer round trip rides are 75 minutes through scenic countryside, with a helpful and informative crew to make the excursion a real pleasure. Cost is very reasonable. Trains can be boarded at the Ringoes or Flemington (Liberty Village) stations, with full directions on the website.
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Bolton Mansion
85 Holly Drive
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Levittown, PA 19055
The ancestral home of the Pemberton family is located on the Newportville-Fallsington Road in Bucks County and has been known for two hundred and ninety years as Bolton Farm. Historically and architecturally, the house is one of the most significant in Pennsylvania; nearly every one of its inhabitants since the days of William Penn has influenced the course of history in the state.
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Bowman's Hill Tower
1112 River Rd
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Washington Crossing, PA 18977
This grand observation tower offers an expansive view of the Delaware River area. As the seasons change, so do the colors and visual experiences change at the Tower, making returns trips enjoyable for visitors each year.
Phone: 215-493-4076
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Bowman's Hill Wildflower Preserve
1635 River Rd
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New Hope, PA 18938
Bowman's Hill Wildflower Preserve (BHWP) showcases an extraordinary diversity of plants native to Pennsylvania and the Delaware Valley region. The Preserve focuses exclusively on native plants, in distinction from botanical gardens that may include natives in their collections.
Phone: 215-862-2924
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Bradford Dam Park
Warrington, PA
The Bradford Dam is a 280 acre tract which Bucks County has preserved to protect the area's natural wetlands. The Dam is open to fishing and also has a maintained walking trail. The Bradford Dam area is home to a number of different bird species such as the Grasshopper Sparrow, Willow Fly Catcher, and Eastern King Bird. This unusual bird refuge is a valuable passive recreation area for Bucks County residents.
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Bristol Riverside Theater
120 Radcliffe Street
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Bristol, PA 19007
In 1987 on the corner of Radcliffe and Market Streets a regional theatre was born, presenting live, professional productions, bringing theatre artists from around the world to its stage. Starting with five mainstage productions a season we have now grown to nine and see no end to programs developed for children and the use of the theatre as a space for all the performing arts.
Phone: 215-785-6664
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Bryn Athyn Cathedral
900 Cathedral Road
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Bryn Athn, PA 19009
In the Bryn Athyn Cathedral there are no right angles or straight lines. The walls of the building are skewed against each other, bowing out in the middle only to return at the opposite wall. This subtle quality represents the unpredictable path of human growth. This spiritual principle is the very foundation of the design of this web site. We welcome you and invite you to come again.
Phone: 215-947-0266
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Bucks County Childrens' Museum
500 Union Square
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New Hope, PA 18938
The Bucks County Children’s Museum’s mission is to a fun, interactive and educational environment for children, parents and schools with exhibits that reflect Bucks County's unique history and culture.
Phone: 215.693.1290
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Bucks County Civil War Museum
32 N. Broad St
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Doylestown, PA 18901
The Museum houses many artifacts related to the Civil War on subjects dealing with Doylestown, the 104th Pa. Volunteer Infantry Regiment, as well as the War in general. The articles on display are on permanent or temporary loan from area collectors and history enthusiasts. Donations are always accepted.
Phone: 215-348-8293
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Bucks County Horse Park
8934 Easton Road
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Revere, PA 18953
The Bucks County Horse Park, part of the Bucks County Park System, is a unique facility dedicated to the preservation of natural environment for amateur equestrian pursuits. Located in Revere, Pennsylvania, we provide a variety of competitions and trail riding for all ages and disciplines of riding.
Phone: 610-847-8597
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Bucks County Library Center
150 S. Pine Street
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Doylestown, PA 18901
The Mission of Bucks County Free Library is to acquire and make available print and audio-visual materials to users for their enjoyment and learning. In addition, mediated information services and programs for children and adults are available through the unified system of seven libraries and four service departments.
Phone: 215-348-9082
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Bucks County River Country
2 Walters Lane
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Point Pleasant, PA 18950
Buck's County's oldest river outfitters, featuring canoeing, rafting, kayaking, and tubing on the beautiful Delaware River. Individuals and groups.
Phone: 215-297-5000
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Bucks County Riverboats
1469 River Road
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Upper Black Eddy, PA 18972
Bucks County Riverboat Company is operated out of Keller's Landing in historic Bucks County, Pennsylvania. The River Otter is our 52' coast guard certified pontoon boat fully equipped to provide a memorable excursion on the wild and scenic Delaware River. Our mission is to offer outstanding and unparalleled recreational, educational, and entertainment experiences for groups of all ages and purpose.
Phone: 610-982-5252
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Byers Choice Christmas Gallery
4355 County Line Road
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Chalfont, PA 18914
Upon entering the Christmas Gallery, you will be instantly transported to Dickens' London as you walk upon cobblestone streets, taking in the flavor of the old city. You can peer into shop windows and residences filled with Christmas displays, view a short film about the history of Byers' Choice in a theater reminiscent of Victorian England, and try on a top hat, scarf, muff or bonnet to have your picture taken on our street scene.
As you enter The Olde Curiosity Shoppe, the scale of the attractions change with hundreds of Carolers on display in heartwarming Victorian wintertime settings. Here Carolers can be seen completing their Christmas shopping, skating on a frozen mill pond and acting out holiday traditions from around the world.
Phone: 215-822-0150
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Byers Choice Gardens
4355 County Line Road
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Chalfont, PA 18914
Just outside the Christmas Gallery, visitors are treated to the fabulous new Winter Greene garden. Brick walkways meander through a secluded birch grove, which features copper-topped gas lanterns, a cascading fountain and abundant evergreens and flowering plants. Holiday decorations including thousands of tiny white lights will make this garden a festive place for visitors to enjoy year-round. We also have an extensive collection of sculpture by nationally renowned artists. It is the perfect place to relax and capture the joy of Christmas.
Phone: 215-822-0150
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Cabin Run Covered Bridge
Covered Bridge Road
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Plumstead Township, PA
This bridge spans Cabin Run Creek, named for the many small houses along its banks in the 1800s. It is on Covered Bridge Road in Plumstead Township, downstream from Loux Covered Bridge and near the historic Stover-Myers Mill.
Built: 1871
Height Limit: 11 ft 10 in
Width Limit: 15 ft
Length: 82 feet
Weight Limit: 3 tons Map
Churchville Park & Nature Center
501 Churchville Ln
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Churchville, PA 18966
The mission of the Churchville Nature Center is to instill an awareness and appreciation of the natural world in all people through education, and to encourage responsible environmental stewardship with a commitment to the preservation of resources and wildlife habitat.
Phone: 215-357-4005
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Core Creek Park
901 E. Bridgetown Pike
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Langhome, PA 19047
Core Creek Park is comprised of 1200 acres and includes horseback riding, walkways and bikeways, tennis, hiking and boat rentals.
Phone: 215-757-0571
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County Theater
20 East State Street
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Doylestown, PA 18901
A non-profit theater bringing the best in art films to Bucks County.
Phone: 215-345-6789
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Craven Hall
Newtown and Street Roads
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Warminster, PA 18974
Craven Hall is a historical home located in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. The site was recently listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The home was so named, in the 20th century, when the building was used as a school. The oldest section of the home was built in the late 18th century. The property was purchased from Giles Craven by Harmon Vansant, in 1798. The Vansant family then made it their home from 1799 to 1871.
Phone: 215-675-4698
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Crossing Vineyards and Winery
1853 Wrightstown Road
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Washington Crossing, PA 18977
Crossing Vineyards and Winery is located on a two hundred year old estate in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, less than a mile from the place where George Washington crossed the Delaware River in 1776.
Phone: 215-493-6500
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David Library of the American Revolution
1201 River Road
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Washington Crossing, PA 18977
The David Library of the American Revolution is a privately endowed, nonprofit foundation devoted to the study of American history circa 1750 to 1800. The library's mission is the collection and dissemination of information on the period and the support of related programs. The David Library, a specialized research institution, is open to the public upon completion of a simple registration form. Admission is free.
Phone: 215-493-6776
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Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park
Stockton, NJ
The 70-mile Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park is one of central New Jersey's most popular recreational corridors for canoeing, jogging, hiking, bicycling, fishing and horseback riding. The canal and the park are part of the National Recreation Trail System. This linear park is also a valuable wildlife corridor connecting fields and forests. A recent bird survey conducted in the park revealed 160 species of birds, almost 90 of which nested in the park
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Delaware Canal State Park
5998 State Park Road
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Pipersville, PA 18947
A walk along the 60-mile towpath of the Delaware Canal is a stroll into American History. The Delaware Canal is the only remaining continuously intact canal of the great towpath canal building era of the early and mid-19th century. Mule drawn canal boat rides and the Lock Tender/s House Visitor Center are at New Hope. A walk along the towpath is a stroll into American history. Paralleling the Delaware River between Easton and Bristol, this diverse park contains an historic canal and towpath, many miles of river shoreline and eleven river islands. From riverside to farm fields to historic towns, visitors to Delaware Canal State Park will enjoy the ever-changing scenery along its corridor.
Phone: 610-982-5560
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Delaware River Tubing
2998 Daniel Bray Highway (Rt. 29)
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Frenchtown, NJ 08825
Delaware River Tubing, the closest and most inexpensive river tubing, rafting, kayaking, and canoeing outfitter in the tri-state area. Delaware River Tubing is located conveniently in between New York and Philadelphia in the Hunterdon County and Bucks County area. Each river rental includes a free BBQ meal at "The Famous River Hot Dog Man" while tubing, rafting, kayaking, or canoeing down the river.
Phone: 908-996-5386
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Doylestown Farmers Market
State & Hamilton Streets
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Doylestown, PA 18901
April to November - Fresh produce, flowers, baked goods, and more
Phone: 215-345-5355
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Doylestown Historical Society
56 South Main Street
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Doylestown, PA 18901
Commemorating the history of Doylestown, so that Doylestown, its people, places, and events may long be remembered.
Phone: 215-345-9430
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Elmwood Park Zoo
1661 Harding Boulevard
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Norristown, PA
Come join the thousands of families, students, community groups and animal lovers flock to the zoo for its animal exhibits, educations programs, spacious playground and special events and activities all year round. We offer a number of attractive amenities and Elmwood Park Zoo's Guest Services Department is dedicated to ensuring that you have a great time while you're here!
Phone: 610-277-3825
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Erwinna Covered Bridge
Geigel Hill Road
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Tinicum, PA
This bridge spans Lodi Creek and is on Geigel Hill road in Tinicum. It is a good example of lattice-type construction, and is the shortest covered bridge in the county.
Built: 1871 (National Historic Register), or 1832 (County Records)
Height Limit: 11 ft
Width Limit: 15 ft
Length: 56 feet
Weight Limit: 29 tons Map
Fonthill Museum
525 East Court Street
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Doylestown, PA 18901
Henry Mercer (1856-1930) built Fonthill as his home between 1908 and 1912. The concrete castle boasts 44 rooms, 18 fireplaces and more than 200 windows of varying size and shape. The interior walls, floors and ceilings are elaborately adorned with an incredible array of Mercer's original handcrafted tiles.
Phone: 215-348-9461
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Frankenfield Covered Bridge
This bridge crosses Tinicum Creek in an area once known for its abundant turtle population. It is located two miles upstream from where the creek enters the Delaware River.
Built: 1872
Height Limit: 11 ft 3 in
Width Limit: 12 ft
Length: 130 feet
Weight Limit: check local posting Map
Garden of Reflection 9-11 Memorial
1950 Woodside Road
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Yardley, PA 19067
This garden has been designed to be a contemplative, peaceful place to go, remember, and pay respects to all those who perished on 9/11. But it also is a place to enjoy life and be vibrant, as all of our loved ones once were.
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Giggleberry Fair at Peddlers Village
Lahaska, PA 18931
Giggleberry Fair is pure Edu-tainment! - where learning and fun collide
Phone: 215-794-8960
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Glencairn Museum
1001 Cathedral Road
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Bryn Athyn, PA 19009
Glencairn Museum educates visitors about the history of religion, using art and artifacts from a variety of cultures and time periods.
Phone: 215-938-2600
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Graeme Park Historic Site
859 County Line Road
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Horsham, PA 19044
Graeme Park is a 44-acre historic park, featuring the Keith House, the only surviving residence of a Colonial Pennsylvania Governor. The mansion has remained virtually intact since the late 18th century. A visit to Graeme Park is nature trails, a picnic lunch, and a visit with the politicians, physicians, patriots, loyalists, poets, and writers who frequented the Keith House.
Phone: 215-343-0965
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Green Sergeants Covered Bridge
Stockton, NJ
This bridge crosses Wickecheoke Creek near Stockton, NJ. It is the last covered bridge in the state of New Jersey.
Built: 1872, damaged in 1960, dismantled, then rebuilt from original materials in 1961
Masonry Abutments Built: 1750
Height Limit: 12 ft 6 in
Width Limit: 12 ft
Length: 84 feet
Weight Limit: 8 tons Map
Historic Fallsington
4 Yardley Ave
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Fallsington, PA 19054
The three hundred year old Village of Fallsington, today, represents an enduring Quaker community and an architectural heritage that is uniquely American. Today, Meetinghouse Square appears as it did almost 200 years ago. Historic meeting houses and commercial and residential buildings have been restored and intrusive development has been stayed.
Phone: 215-295-6567
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Holcombe-Jimison Farmstead Museum
1605 Daniel Bray Highway (Rte. 29)
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Lambertville, NJ 08530
The Holcombe-Jimison Farmstead Museum is dedicated to the preservation of Hunterdon County's agricultural heritage from the 18th into the 20th centuries. The Museum is housed in the restored 3-story bank barn that was built into the hillside to make both floors accessible from ground level. Livestock were kept on the lower level, crops above. In bad weather, the farmer could feed without going outdoors. Today, some of the exhibits arranged in the barn cover the tools and equipment used by the farmer to raise and harvest the crops that provided fodder for livestock and commodities to sell. Other displays cover the domestic chores of the farmer's wife in the preparation and preservation of food and the making of clothing.
Phone: 609-397-2752
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Honey Hollow Environmental Center
6324 Upper York Road
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New Hope, PA 18938
Operated by the Bucks County Audubon Society, the Honey Hollow Environmental Education Center is located on the Honey Hollow Watershed in Solebury Township. The Center is open to school and community groups for educational programs throughout the year. Because of the early conservation work carried out by local farmers and the Soil Conservation Service, the entire watershed of the Honey Hollow Creek was designated as a
National Historic Landmark in 1969.
Phone: 215-297-5880
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Hortulus Farm Gardens
60 Thompson Mill Road
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Wrightstown, PA 18940
Hortulus Farm Gardens is a hundred acre, 18th Century farmstead and nursery operation, situated amidst the beautiful, rolling hills of historic Bucks County, PA. Created and owned by world-famous garden and event designer Renny Reynolds and noted garden writer and author Jack Staub, Hortulus Farm Gardens has been called both “a garden of world-class charm” and “one of Pennsylvania’s hidden treasures”. In 2000, the Hortulus Farm Foundation was created to insure that this celebrated property will continue to exist as a public garden and horticultural study center in perpetuity. The gardens at Hortulus Farm are open for tours from May to October as well as for location shooting for photography or film year round. See our photo gallery here
Phone: 215-598-0550
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Hot Air Balloon Rides
Bucks & Montgomery Counties, PA
The natural beauty and historical significance of this region make this hot air balloon experience one of our favorites. Few areas of the country can boast of this natural outdoor beauty. Your hot air balloon ride will take you gliding over lakes, parks, covered bridges, and if the wind is coming from the right direction, a perfect flight path across the Delaware River to Stockton, New Jersey. The views from a hot air balloon ride overlooking the natural cliffs of the river are truly spectacular with Trenton and Philadelphia in the distance.
Phone: 800-763-5987
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Howell Living History Farm
70 Wooden's Lane
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Titusville, NJ 08560
Howell Living History Farm is a time machine that takes you back to the year 1900 - a time when horses and buggies traveled the lanes of Pleasant Valley, and when farms were bordered by snake fences and Osage orange trees.
Phone: 609-737-3299
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James A. Michener Art Museum
138 S. Pine Street
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Doylestown, PA 18901
Housed within the massive stonewalls that were originally part of the Bucks County Jail, the James A. Michener Art Museum is dedicated to preserving, interpreting and exhibiting the art and cultural heritage of the Bucks County region. The Museum is named for Doylestown's most famous son, the Pulitzer-Prize winning writer and supporter of the arts. In addition to hosting changing exhibitions from around the country, the Michener Art Museum is home to the largest public collection of Pennsylvania Impressionist paintings.
Phone: 215-340-9800
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John Fitch Steamboat Museum
Street and Newtown Roads
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Warminster, PA 18974
John Fitch Steamboat Museum contains exhibits depicting the adventuresome life of John Fitch and the steamboat that he invented. It includes a six-foot long model of the first commercial steamboat in the world. During the summer of 1790, this steamboat made 3 round trips per week on the Delaware River between Philadelphia & Trenton. Fitch's steamboat traveled at a maximum speed of 8 miles/hour - twice the speed of Robert Fulton's commercial steamboat that traveled the Hudson River 17 years later.
Phone: 215-675-4698
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Johnsville Centrifuge & Science Museum
780 Falcon Circle
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Warminster, PA 18974
Johnsville Centrifuge & Science Museum is located on the former Naval Air Development (NADC) site in Warminster PA. The centrifuge is the largest human centrifuge ever built and where the Mercury, Gemini and Apollo astronauts trained to understand the effects of high G-forces on the human body. Our goal is to establish a world class educational facility that will inspire local students to pursue engineering and science careers to ensure America’s future technological leadership.
Phone: 267-250-8841
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Katharine Drexel Shrine
1663 Bristol Pike
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Bensalem, PA 19020
Each year, thousands of people arrive at the Shrine. Some come to pray, others to see this historic place and learn about the life of an extraordinary American woman, St. Katharine Drexel, who pitted her tiny though energetic self and her resources against the rampant social abuses of her time.
Phone: 215-244-9900 (ext. 380)
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Kids' Castle and Central Park
425 Wells Road
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Doylestown, PA 18901
This impressive 8-story structure was the result of a volunteer community effort to build a wonderland of swings, slides, a rocket ship, climbing and hiding places, and a great place for kids to spend a summer afternoon. It is located within Central Park at 425 Wells Road in Doylestown Township, just outside of town. It is open 7 days a week, sunrise to sunset, and admission is free. The park is open year-round though the castle closes after the first freeze.
Central Park is a 108-acre facility that includes tennis courts, volleyball, soccer fields, and 1.5 miles of biking and hiking trails. It is perfect for picnicking, with many tables and several covered pavilions..
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Knechts Covered Bridge
Knechts Road
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Springfield Township, PA
Also known as Slifer's Bridge. It crosses Durham Creek, formerly known as Cook's Creek. It is located on Knecht's Road in Springfield Township.
Built: 1873
Height Limit: 11 ft 6 in
Width Limit: 15 ft
Length: 110 feet
Weight Limit: 3 tons
Building Material: hemlock Map
Lake Towhee Park
Old Bethlehem Pike
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Applebachsville, PA
Playgrounds
Picnicking
Hiking
Ball Fields
Horseback Riding Trails
Boating
Fishing
Camping
Ice Skating (designated area only)
Nature Areas
Phone: 215-757-0571
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Lehigh Valley Zoo
5150 Game Preserve Road
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Schnecksville, PA 18078
Located in Schnecksville, PA, within the scenic 1,100-acre Trexler Nature Preserve, Lehigh Valley Zoo is home to more than 250 animals representing 70 species from African Penguins to Zebra. General attendance at Lehigh Valley Zoo grew from 63,000 guests in 2005 to nearly 100,000 guests in 2010 with another 30,000 students experiencing our wildlife conservation education program. Open to the public year-round.
Phone: 610-799-4171
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Lost River Caverns
Hellertown, PA 18055
The natural limestone cavern is kept in its completely pristine state, and does not house bats or other animals. The five picturesque cavern chambers have an abundance of stalactites, stalagmites, and other crystal formations along with fluorescent minerals. Moving through the cavern is the Lost River, whose clear waters mysteriously originate from an unknown source, then disappear once more beneath the earth's surface.
Phone: 610-838-8767
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Loux Covered Bridge
Wismer Road
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Plumstead Township, PA
This is one of two bridges to span the Cabin Run Creek. It is located in a small scenic valley on Wismer Road in Plumstead Township. It was built at the insistence of local residents who complained about the dangers of crossing the creek.
Built: 1874
Height Limit: 11 ft
Width Limit: 15 ft
Length: 60 feet
Weight Limit: 15 tons
Building Material: hemlock Map
Mansions Along the Delaware
400 Pennsbury Memorial Road
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Morrisville, PA 19067
Tour the country estates of Andalusia, Glen Foerd and Pennsbury Manor on an elegant bus tour with step-on guide, lunch and gift shop.
Phone: 215-788-9432
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Margaret R. Grundy Museum
610 Radcliffe Street
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Bristol, PA 19007
Joseph R. Grundy (1863 - 1961) was a businessman (textiles, banking, newspapers, and real estate) active in the civic affairs of Bucks County and Pennsylvania who eventually served in the United States Senate, but his heart always remained true to the Bristol Borough community in which he lived. Upon the Senator's death in 1961, his Last Will & Testament established the Grundy Foundation, which carried on his tradition of giving back to his community by directing that the family home, situated along the banks of the Delaware River in Bristol Borough, become a museum of local history.
Phone: 215-788-9432
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Mercer Museum
84 S. Pine St
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Doylestown, PA 18901
This 1916 castle houses displays of the implements, folk art and furnishings of early America. Suspended overhead are a Conestoga wagon, whaling boats, carriages and antique fire engines. There are 50,000 tools representing more than 60 early American crafts and trades displayed.
Phone: 215-345-0210
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Moland House
1641 Old York Road
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Hartsville, PA 18974
George Washington's headquarters from August 10, 1777 to August 23, 1777 -- where the Marquis de Lafayette and Count Casimir Pulaski joined the American Revolution and the American Flag was said to have first flown.
Phone: 215-345-6439
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Moods Covered Bridge
Blooming Glen Road
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Perkasie, PA
The bridge was damaged by trucks in 1993 and 2004, then destroyed by arson on 6/22/2004. As of February 2008, the bridge has been fully restored once again. Built: 1874
Height Limit: 11 ft 2 in
Width Limit: 15 ft
Length: 120 feet
Weight Limit: check local postings Map
Moravian Pottery and Tile Works
130 E. Swamp Road
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Doylestown, PA 18901
This National Historic Landmark is maintained as a working history museum by Pennsylvania's County of Bucks, Department of Parks and Recreation. Handmade tiles are still produced in a manner similar to that developed by the pottery's founder and builder, Henry Chapman Mercer (1856-1930). Mercer was a major proponent of the Arts & Crafts Movement in America.
Phone: 215-345-6722
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National Canal Museum
30 Centre Square
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Easton, PA 18042
The National Canal Museum is the only museum in the country dedicated to telling the story of America’s historic towpath canals. The museum features four galleries filled with hands-on exhibits that educate and entertain parents and children alike.
Phone: 610-559-6613
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National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa
654 Ferry Rd
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Doylestown, PA 18901
The National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa occupies approximately 170 acres of land. Located on Beacon Hill, and overlooking Peace Valley, the Shrine is the perfect place to come and spend time in prayer and reflection.
Phone: 215-345-0600
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New Hope & Ivyland Railroad
32 W Bridge St
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New Hope, PA 18938
Relax as you travel through the rolling hills and valleys of Bucks County, Pennsylvania, and experience first hand the sights sounds and romance of the Golden Era of Steam.
Climb aboard the New Hope & Ivyland passenger train and travel into a scene from the past. Relax and leave your cares behind as you journey into history, learning what rail travel was like for your parents, grand parents and great-grand parents.
Phone: 215-862-2332
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New Hope Winery
6123 Lower York Rd
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New Hope, PA 18938
No trip to New Hope would be complete without tasting a few delicious wines at the New Hope Winery! Set in a quaint 17th century barn, the New Hope Winery is quickly becoming a landmark in Bucks County.
Phone: 215-794-2331
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Nockamixon State Park
1542 Mountain View Dr.
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Quakertown, PA 18951
The 5,283-acre Nockamixon State Park surrounds the 1,450-acre Lake Nockamixon. The park’s forests and fields are a large green space in this rapidly developing area.
Phone: 215-529-7300
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Old Barracks Museum
Barrack Street
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Trenton, NJ 08608
The Old Barracks serves as an educational center for Colonial and American history, and stands as the last remaining structure of its kind. The staff provides daily tours and interpretations of American colonial life. The building offers a museum of artifacts and weapons, as well as a gift shop. Nearly 20,000 school children and thousands more people from all over the world visit every year, making it one of the most visited sites in New Jersey and one of the most important historic sites in the United States.
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Parx Casino
3001 Street Road
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Bensalem, PA 19020
Phone: 888-4GAMEON
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Patriots Theater at the War Memorial
Trenton, NJ
Seating 1,807 person in a setting of Italian Renaissance Revival splendor, the grand auditorium of the War Memorial, known as Patriots Theater has been a stage for world-class artists and entertainers. Part of the State of New Jersey's Capitol Complex. The War Memorial is located a short walk from the New Jersey State House (the nation's second oldest capitol building), the New Jersey State Library, the New Jersey State Museum, the Old Barracks Museum (site of the Battle of Trenton on Dec. 26, 1776), and a short distance from Mercer County Waterfront Park, home of the TrentonThunder baseball and other attractions.
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Peace Valley Nature Center
170 Chapman Road
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Doylestown, PA 18901
Peace Valley offers 14 miles of nature trails in the woods and meadows at the eastern end of Lake Galena. The walking options vary from groomed foot paths near the Nature Center Solar Building to remote hiking trails in the mature woods.
Phone: 215-345-7860
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Peace Valley Park
230 Creek Road
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New Britain Township, PA
Peace Valley Park is comprised of 1500 acres and includes horseback riding, walkways and bikeways, tennis, hiking and boat rentals.
Phone: 215-822-8608
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Pearl S. Buck House and Historic Site
520 Dublin Road
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Perkasie, PA 18944-3000
Originally built in 1835, the Bucks County, Pennsylvania farmhouse was home to Pearl S. Buck and her international family for 38 years. Today, visitors to the National Historic Landmark experience a unique blend of Chinese and 19th Century Pennsylvanian traditions of art and architecture.
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Peddlers Village
Lahaska, PA 18931
70 specialty shops in 42 acres of exquisitely landscaped grounds; 6 restaurants; luxurious lodging; year-round family entertainment at Giggleberry Fair
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Pennsbury Manor
400 Pennsbury Memorial Lane
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Morrisville, PA 19067
The recreated country home of William Penn in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, provides a peaceful contrast to the hurry of modern American life. The construction of the original manor was an expression of Penn's belief that life in the country was more wholesome than in the worldly atmosphere of crowded cities. Pennsbury Manor is permeated with the spirit of this kindly, devout humanitarian, and it gives the visitor a sense of the unhurried grace and charm of those years when Pennsylvania was William Penn's Holy Experiment.
Phone: 215-946-0400
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Perkasie Carousel
Perkasie, PA
Located in Menlo Park near Third Street and Park Avenue, operated by the Perkasie Historical Society.
Phone: 215-257-5460
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Pine Valley Covered Bridge
Old Iron Hill Road
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New Britain, PA
This bridge carries Old Iron Hill Road, New Britain Township, over Pine Run Creek, named after the neighboring trees. It is also known as Iron Hill Bridge.
Built: 1842
Height Limit: 11 ft 10 in
Width Limit: 15 ft
Length: 82 feet
Weight Limit: check local postings
Building Material: native hemlock and pine Map
Quakertown Swamp
Quakertown, PA
Located in Richland, East Rockhill and West Rockhill Townships, in Upper Bucks County, Pa., Quakertown Swamp is a 518-acre wetland which is recognized as significant by the Pennsylvania Natural Diversity Inventory because it is a haven for a variety of wildlife species, including beaver and waterfowl. The heron rookery is a site well worth seeing, especially during the Spring breeding season.
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Ralph Stover State Park
Upper Black Eddy, PA 18972
Tohickon Creek flows through the 45-acre Ralph Stover State Park, making a scenic picnic area. The nearby High Rocks section of the park is a lovely overlook of the Tohickon Creek.
Phone: 610-982-5560
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Ringing Rocks Park
Bridgeton Township, PA
Picnicking, Hiking, Nature Areas, Geological Formation. This 128 acre park includes an amazing field of boulders which, when struck by a hammer or another rock, produce a hollow metallic ringing sound. The origin of the field is a mystery - neither glacial nor the result of a rock slide. Kids love visiting here. It's also the site of the largest waterfall in Bucks County.
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Sahara Sam's Oasis Indoor Water Park
535 N. Route 73
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Berlin, NJ 08091
It's not a mirage! Immense and intense, our huge indoor water park and entertainment center provides thrilling adventures for everyone in your caravan! Surf indoors on our Rip Curl. Zip through miles of water slides. Test your skills at Sammy's Trading Post Game Center or, quench your thirst in Sam Dune's Cafe. Sahara Sam's truly is an oasis -- conveniently located in West Berlin, New Jersey, you're just a few 'smiles' away from year 'round family fun!
Phone: 856-767-7580
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Saint Katharine Drexel Shrine
1663 Bristol Pike
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Bensalem, PA 19020
The Shrine of Saint Katharine, who used her family fortune to educate Native and African American children, is at the motherhouse of the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament.
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Schofield Ford Covered Bridge
Tyler State Park, off Swamp Road
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Newtown, PA
The bridge was destroyed by fire in 1991 but rebuilt according to original specifications (with the addition of a window on each side). This town truss bridge, the longest in Bucks County, is also known as Twining Ford Bridge. It crosses the Neshaminy Creek in Tyler State Park off Swamp Road in Newtown. It is accessible by foot, bike, or horseback. About 1/4 mile from parking.
Built: 1873, rebuilt in 1997
Height Limit: 13 ft
Width Limit: 16 ft
Length: 170 feet
Building Material: native hemlock and oak Map
Sellersville Museum
120 East Church Street
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Sellersville, PA 18960
The museum is a two-story structure filled with relics of our past of Sellersville and surrounding areas. We also offer a monthly exhibit of special interest. The museum is open the 2nd full weekend of each month from noon to 4pm. Admission is free, with donations greatly appreciated.
Phone: 215-257-5253
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Sellersville Theater
Main and Temple Streets
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Sellersville, PA 18960
In July of 2001, William Quigley and Elayne Brick, owners of the nearby Washington House Restaurant, acquired the property. Their goal was to create a home for arts and entertainment, bringing music, laughter and new vitality to the town of Sellersville. Following much research, design work and planning, major renovations began in May of 2002. ' The new Sellersville Theater opened its doors to the community in the fall of 2002 and once again became a never-ending source of entertainment.
Phone: 215-257-5808
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Sesame Place
100 Sesame Road
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Langhorne, PA 19047
Come check out our exciting parades, great special events, and all the rides, shows, play areas and dining with furry friends that make this the only place where Sesame Street® comes to life!
Phone: 215-752-7070
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Shady Brook Farm
931 Stony Hill Road
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Yardley, PA 19067
Farm tours, farm market, butterfly festival, picnics & parties, garden center, special events, cruise nights, Halloween, Hanukkah celebration, wild bird festival, concerts, and much more.
Phone: 215-968-1670
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Sheard's Mill Bridge
Covered Bridge Road
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East Rockhill & Haycock Twps., PA
This bridge is on Covered Bridge Road between East Rockhill and Haycock Townships. It spans Tochickon Creek. It was built to allow farmers to transport grains to local mills.
Built: 1873
Height Limit: 12 ft 1 in
Width Limit: 15 ft
Length: 130 feet
Weight Limit: see local postings Map
Silver Lake Nature Center
1306 Bath Road
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Bristol, PA 19007
Visiting Silver Lake Nature Center, a 235-acre "natural treasure" in the heart of the southern portion of Bucks County, is an experience to be savored, not rushed. It's a place where lush foliage, accessible wetlands and rich woodlands abound. Where rare and threatened animal and plant species like the Red Belly Turtle, Southern Leopard Frog, and the Maryland Meadow Beauty find refuge and flourish peacefully. Where people of all ages can explore and enjoy a special part of our world.
Phone: 215-785-1177
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Silver Lake Park
Bath Road
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Bristol Township, PA 19007
This 235-acre complex is unique to Pennsylvania in that it harbors the best-protected Coastal Plain Forest left in the state. It is part of the 460-acre park and Silver Lake which is the terminus of the Mill Creek, Queen Anne Creek, and the Black Ditch Creek Watershed.
The main building houses a multipurpose auditorium, exhibit room depicting that which is unique to the park, offices, the Barnswallow Gift Shop, and a reference library. Immediately outside the building is a large meadow. Nearby, a 60-person amphitheater is designed for campfires and shows.
Phone: 215-757-0571
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South Perkasie Covered Bridge
Lenape Park
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Perkasie, PA
This bridge is located in Lenape Park in Perkasie. It once crossed Pleasant Spring Creek, was moved to the park in 1958, and is now owned by the Perkasie Historical Society.
Built: 1832
Width Limit: 15 ft
Length: 93 feet
Weight Limit: no vehicle access
Building Material: pine and oak Map
Stover-Myers Mill Park
Bedminster Township,, PA
Stover-Myers Mill, which comprises 26 acres along the Tohickon Creek in Bedmnster Township on Dark Hollow Road and the creek in Pipersville. Originally, this mill started as a water-powered gristmill/sawmill and was later powered by steam. Owned by Jacob Stover in the early 1800's, the Stover-Myers Mill produced flour and animal feed for regional and local consumption.
Phone: 215-757-0571
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Summerseat
Hillcrest Avenue and Legion Avenue
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Morrisville, PA 19067
Washington's headquarters in December, 1776, before Trenton campaign. Sometimes called the Barclay House. Robert Morris and George Clymer were among its owners. At Legion Ave. and Clymer St., next to the high school.
Phone: 215-295-7339
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TD Bank Amphitheater
2400 Byberry Road
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Bensalem, PA 19020
The TD Bank Amphitheater (Formerly Commerce Bank Amphitheater) is the jewel of Bensalem Township's beautiful Central Park. Adjacent to the Municipal Complex, the venue provides a wonderful opportunity for audiences to enjoy outdoor entertainment at its finest. The amphitheater can comfortably accomodate 3,000+ people in open lawn seating. From May through September, enjoy a summer concert in an open setting. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and take pleasure in the sounds of a wide variety of performances. The venue has all the amenities, such as restrooms, concession stand, plenty of parking, and is ADA compliant. A Hospitality Plaza is available to sponsors and community groups for special gatherings in conjunction with concerts and other shows!
Phone: 215-633-3635
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Three Arches Historic Site
335 Trenton Road
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Fairless Hills, PA 19030
Built in 1712, the beautiful historic landmark of Falls Township is affectionately known as "The Three Arches". The home dates back to John and Mary Sotcher, trusted friend as well as steward and housekeeper, of William Penn at Pennsbury Manor. The Three Arches is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as well as the Pennsylvania Inventory of Historic Places. The formal stone arches, a rare early 19th Century architectural trend confined to Southeastern Bucks Country, became the trademark of this beautiful Historic Home.
Phone: 215-949-9000 ext. 220
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Tinicum Park
River Road
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Erwinna, PA
Playgrounds
Picnicking
Hiking
Ball Fields
Boating
Fishing
Camping
Historic Features
Phone: 215-757-0571
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Tohickon Valley Park
Cafferty Road
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Point Pleasant, PA
Playgrounds
Picnicking
Hiking
Swimming (in season)
Fishing
Tent/Cabin Camping
Phone: 215-297-0754
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Trenton Fire Museum
244 Perry Street
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Trenton, NJ 08618
This museum was created in 1959 and within ten years had established one of the largest collections on the eastern seaboard.
The Museum houses one of the largest collections of fire helmets on the east coast and now proudly displays a Philadelphia-style, double-decker hand pumper originally purchased in 1850 for the Goodwill Volunteer Fire Company of Trenton.
The Museum, which is attached to a working fire station, is readily available for viewing.
Phone: 609-989-4038
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Tyler State Park
101 Swamp Rd.
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Newtown, PA 18940
Tyler State Park consists of 1,711 acres in Bucks County. Park roads, trails, and facilities are carefully nestled within the original farm and woodland setting. Neshaminy Creek meanders through the park, dividing the land into several interesting sections.
Phone: 215-968-2021
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Uhlerstown Covered Bridge
Uhlerstown Road
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Tinicum Township, PA
This bridge is located on Uhlerstown Road in Tinicum Township. It crosses the Delaware Canal.
Built: 1871
Height Limit: 11 ft 3 in
Width Limit: 15 ft
Length: 101 feet
Weight Limit: check local postings
Building Material: oak Map
Van Sant Covered Bridge
Washington Crossing Historic Park
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Washington Crossing, PA
This bridge crosses Pidcock Creek near Bowman's Hill and the Thompson-Neeley House in Washington Crossing Historic Park. It is also known as Beaver Dam Bridge. It is located on Covered Bridge Road in Solebury Township.
Built: 1870
Height Limit: 12 ft 6 in
Width Limit: 15 ft
Length: 86 feet
Weight Limit: 7 tons Map
VanSant Airport and Park
516 Cafferty Road
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Erwinna, PA 18920
VanSant Airport is the ideal place to spend an afternoon with friends or family. You can picnic under the trees and witness vintage aircraft in their original grass roots environment. Or you can strap on your helmet, put on your goggles, throw back your scarf and return to another era when biplanes and gliders abounded, and you never knew who was going to fly into Van Sant next.
The airport offers the following rides to the public: mile high or aerobatic glider rides, Piper Cub rides, Tiger Moth rides, and Stearman rides.
Phone: 610-847-8320
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Visit New Hope
New Hope, PA 18938
Nestled along the banks of the Delaware River, the village of New Hope and its surrounding area offers visitors scenic countryside, romantic hideaways and family fun. Located in Bucks County PA, this sophisticated yet country-casual town provides a much needed break from today’s hectic lifestyle and offers something for everyone. Relax and enjoy New Hope, PA.
Phone: 215-862-9990
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Washington Crossing Historic Park
Washington Crossing, PA 18977
Washington Crossing Historic Park was founded in 1917 to perpetuate and preserve the site from which the Continental Army crossed the Delaware River. This purpose is achieved by interpreting the historical significance of this site for thousands of Park visitors each year through tours, exhibits and various special events. The spirit of the 1776 Crossing is recreated every year on Christmas Day when the annual reenactment of Washington Crossing the Delaware takes place on December 25. In this annual reenactment the visitor can see reenactors in Continental military dress cross the river in the replica Durham boats.
Phone: 215-493-4076
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Wells Ferry Boat Rides
22 N. Main Street
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New Hope, PA 18938
Your, Captain and Owner, Timothy Yates, is certified and licensed by the United States Coast Guard. His 25 years of experience will allow you to relax and enjoy a scenic tour of the local New Hope area. Captain Tim will navigate you through the historic Delaware River while providing you with captivating and interesting local history of Bucks County.
Phone: 215-205-1140
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Wings of Freedom Aviation Museum
Naval Air Station - Joint Reserve Base
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Willow Grove, PA
Currently, our exhibit contains nearly 40 display cases with separate focuses on World War I, the Pitcairn Era, World War Two, the Tuskegee Airmen, the Cold War, women in aviation, Korea, Southeast Asia, and contemporary aviation and space exploration. We also feature a history of our ME-262 jet fighter and early jet development. We now have over 200 hand crafted scale models on display and a growing number of aviation related ephemera.
Phone: 215-672-2277
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