BUCKS COUNTY HAS MUCH TO OFFER
AS A "GET AWAY" DESTINATION

Bucks County, PA (October 9, 2001) - The images of the horrific terrorist attacks on New York and at the Pentagon remain fresh in our memories. We have moved from shock to anger to a burning desire for justice. Events have, predictably, had an immediate consequence on consumer confidence in the safety and security of travel.

Bucks County would like to aid in the initiative to rebuild the confidence that may have been shaken, but was not lost by consumers. Bucks County has much to offer in the way of history, culture and tradition, and we would like Americans to take advantage of that. The convenient location of Bucks County lends itself as a destination for weekend escapes. Only 75 miles from New York City and 158 miles from Washington D.C., Bucks County is Pennsylvania's crown jewel located in suburban Philadelphia.

The Seasonal Calendar of Events, which is distributed by the Bucks County Conference & Visitors Bureau, Inc., includes events and festivals taking place in the area. The calendar also includes get-away packages at local bed and breakfasts, country inns or hotels. With Bucks County's spectacular fall foliage, this is the perfect time to enjoy some of the local flavor. From harvest festivals to holiday celebrations, it is the perfect destination for a weekend of family fun or a romantic get away.

Celebrate our country's history by visiting the many historic and cultural attractions that Bucks County has to offer. From Washington Crossing, the site where on Christmas night in 1776, George Washington crossed the Delaware River with his troops, to Pennsbury Manor, the 17th century country home of William Penn. Visit any one of the area's museums and experience, first-hand, a part of our culture and heritage.