Area Attractions
Bucks County Horse Park
8934 Easton Road
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 River Country
2 Walters Lane
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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Byers Choice Christmas Gallery
4355 County Line Road
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.
Hours: Monday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays from noon until 5:00 p.m., closed on major holidays
Phone: 215-822-0150
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Byers Choice Gardens
4355 County Line Road
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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Delaware River Tubing
2998 Daniel Bray Highway (Rt. 29)
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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Erwinna Covered Bridge
Geigel Hill Road
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
Garden of Reflection 9-11 Memorial
1950 Woodside Road
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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Haupts Mill Covered Bridge
Also known as Bucks County Bridge No. 212, this bridge crossed Cook's Creek in Springfield Township. It was destroyed by fire in January of 1985.
Built: 1872
Length: 107 feet
Hortulus Farm Gardens
60 Thompson Mill Road
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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Lake Towhee Park
Old Bethlehem Pike
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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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
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
Nockamixon State Park
1542 Mountain View Dr.
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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Peace Valley Nature Center
170 Chapman Road
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
New Britain Township, PA
Peace Valley Park is comprised of 1500 acres and includes horseback riding, walkways and bikeways, tennis, hiking and boat rentals.
Hours: Open 8 a.m. to sunset.
Phone: 215-822-8608
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Pearl S. Buck House and Historic Site
520 Dublin Road
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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Perkasie Carousel
Perkasie, PA
Located in Menlo Park near Third Street and Park Avenue, operated by the Perkasie Historical Society.
Hours: Open only a few days each year. Check website for schedule.
Admission: 3 rides for $1 (mothers free on Mother's Day, fathers free on Father's Day)
Phone: 215-257-5460
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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. See also A Self-Guided Tour of Quakertown Swamp and Quakertown Swamp and the Great Blue Heron. 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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Sellersville Museum
120 East Church Street
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
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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Sheard's Mill Bridge
Covered Bridge Road
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
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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Tinicum Park
River Road
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
Point Pleasant, PA
Playgrounds
Picnicking
Hiking
Swimming (in season)
Fishing
Tent/Cabin Camping
Phone: 215-297-0754
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Tyler State Park
101 Swamp Rd.
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
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
Valley of Fear & The Original Haunted Hayride
301 W Bristol Road
Feasterville, PA 19053
Ride and walk through the deepest and darkest woods in Bucks County. 3 Chilling Attractions. The Original Haunted Hayride, The Erie Miles Manor Haunted House, Captian Willies Shipwreak Cove and the Valley of fear Haunted Walking Trail, Now in our 20th year of fear and fun! Live Bands, Radio Apperances, Prizes, Bonfires and Nightly Entertainment.
Phone: 215-942-9787
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VanSant Airport and Park
516 Cafferty Road
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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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.
Hours: The Park is open Tuesday-Saturday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm & Sunday 12:00 to 5:00 pm. (Hours and tour availability are subject to change without notice.)
Phone: 215-493-4076
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