INTERESTING LOCAL DAY TRIP DESTINATIONS
- New Hope & Ivyland Railroad
32 W. Bridge Street, New Hope, PA 18938. Phone 215-862-2332. Web: www.newhoperailroad.com
Enjoy a 50 minute narrated train ride through scenic Bucks County. Ride the antique coaches pulled by a 1925 Baldwin Steam Locomotive or historic diesel engines. Special dinner and brunch trains available. Santa rides
- Peddler's Village Grand Carousel
Rte. 263, Lahaska, PA 18931. Phone 215-794-8960. Web: www.peddlersvillage.com
Take a whirl on this colorfully restored 1922 PTC Grand Carousel - one of only 26 still in existence! Available for parties, groups welcome. Gift shop.
- Philadelphia Museum of Art
26th Street & Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA. Phone 215-235-0050. Web: www.philamuseum.org
Over 200 galleries filled with treasures drawn from a permanent collection of more than 400,000 works of art, including paintings, sculpture and historic rooms. Open Tues - Sun. Closed Monday. Sun 10 am - 1 pm. Free admission.
- Buckingham Valley Vineyards
PO Box 371, 1521 Rte. 413, Buckingham, PA 18912. Phone 215-794-7188. Web: www.pawine.com
Bucks County's first winery. Modern facilities, old world charm. Wine-tasting, self-guided tours, sales. Vineyards, cool wine cellars, picnic tables. Hours: Tues - Sat 11 am - 6 pm. Sun Noon - 4 pm. Free
- Historic New Hope
PO Box 633, Main and Mechanic Sts., New Hope, PA 18938. Phone 215-862-5880.
Country charm, casual sophistication. Enjoy a romantic bed and breakfast. Browse the art galleries, go antiquing, frequent the exceptional shops. Dine at over 30 fine restaurants. Hours 10 am - 5 pm Daily. Free
- Pearl S. Buck House
PO Box 181, 520 Dublin Road, Perkasie, PA 18944-0181. Phone 215-249-0100, 800-220-BUCK. Web: www.pearl-s-buck.org
Guided tours of author's 1835 farmhouse. Closed Mon and major holidays. Group rates-hours. Unique setting for weddings, parties, meetings.
- Washington Crossing Historic Park
1112 River Road, Washington Crossing, PA 18977. Phone 215-493-4076.
The site whee on Christmas night, 1776, George Washington and the Continental Army crossed the icy Delaware River. Includes the 19th century village of Taylorsville, outdoor recreation and picnic areas.
- Bucks County River Country
PO Box 6, 2 Walters Lane (Rte. 32), Point Pleasant, PA 18950. Phone 215-297-5000. Web: www.rivercountry.net.
Bucks Country River Country - World's river tubing capitol. Canoeing, rafting and kayaking. One day or multi-day trips.
- Bowman's Hill Wildflower Preserve
PO Box 685, 1635 River Road (Rte. 32), New Hope, PA 19038. Phone 215-862-2924. Web: www.bhwp.org
Established in 1934 featuring woods, meadows, small pond, Pidcock Creek. The Preserve's wildflowers, ferns, vines, shrubs and trees are displayed in naturalistic settings along an extensive trail system. Exhibits are located in the Visitor Center.
- Core Creek
Middletown Township, Administration Building, 901 E. Bridgetown Pike, Langhorne, PA 19047. Phone 215- 757-0571. Wed: www.buckscounty.org
An active park with many events and activities. Playgrounds, picnicking, hiking, ball fields, tennis, horseback riding trails, boating (including rentals), fishing (trout stocked annually) and ice skating. Hours: Sunrise to Sunset.
- Neshaminy State Park
Bensalem, PA 19020. Phone 215-639-4538.
330 acres along the Delaware River. Picnic benches, grills, children's playground, pavilion, swimming pool ($), four miles of trails, boat mooring and launch ramps. No camping. Hours: Sunrise to Sunset. Free
- Nockamixon State Park
1542 Mountain View Drive, Quakertown, PA 18951. Phone 215-529-7300. Web: www.dcnr.state.pa.us
1,450-acre lake, four launch ramps, marina, boat rentals - 10 hp limit. Swimming pool ($), picnic tables, bicycle, equestrian and hiking trails, fishing, hunting, cross-country skiing, sledding, ice fishing and ice skating. Family cabins. Free
- Tyler State Park
101 Swamp Road, Newtown, PA 18940-1151. Phone 215-968-2021, 800-63-PARKS. Web: www.dcnr.state.pa.us
Hiking, bicycling and exercise trails, nature trail, fishing, picnic facilities, summer canoe rental and mobile food concession. Environmental programs for groups with advance notice. Programs offered Oct. through mid-May. Hours 8 am - Sunset. Free
- Peddler's Village
PO Box 218, Rtes. 202 & 263, Lahaska, PA 18931. Phone 215-794-4000. Web: www.peddlersvillage.com
75 quality specialty shops, restaurants. charming, 18th century style village set on 42 acres of landscaped gardens, brick walkways, 66-room luxury inn. Grand Carousel ride. Annual events. Call for events calendar and map guide.
- Scandinavian Touch
PO Box 64, 5743 Rte. 202, Lahaska, PA 18931, Phone 215-794-8138. Web: www.scandinavian-touch.com
Danish wrought iron candle holders & chandeliers, ball candles, Swedish crystal, wool and ceramic collectibles, books, decorative accessories, Swedish clogs for men, women and children. Hours: Mon-Sat 10 am - 5:30 pm. Sun 11 am - 5:30 pm. Extended holiday hours.
- Franklin Mills Mall
PO Box 6039, 1455 Franklin Mills Cr. Philadelphia, PA 19114. Phone 215- 632-1500, 800-336-6255. Web: www.franklin-mills-mall.com
The landmark of the discount shopper. Fabulous designer name and discounted merchandise at over 200 stores. Two food courts, and eight restaurants, all on one floor and under one roof. No sales tax on clothing.
- Covered Bridges:
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