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Area Guide Book, (The)
The Area Guide Book P.O Box 43, Lambertville
NJ 08530.
Phone: (215) 862-5094 • Fax: (609)
397-0942
Web:
www.areaguidebook.org
RESIDENTS' and travelers' companion
to Bucks County, PA and Hunterdon County, NJ. 352 pages of information
on attractions, history, annual calendar of events, maps, directories
to art, antiques, shopping, dining and lodging. $4.75 Order form online.
New Hope Canal Boat
Co.
149 S. Main St., New Hope, PA 18938
Phone: (215) 862-0758 • Fax: (215) 862-0965
Web:
www.canalboats.com
ENJOY a leisurely journey through
scenic New Hope aboard a mule-drawn canal boat and experience life as
it was in the 1800's. Costumed historian on board. Available for groups,
schools, private parties. Hours: May-Oct Noon-4:30 p.m.; June-Aug
Noon-6:00 p.m.
$$
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New Hope & Ivyland Railroad
32 W. Bridge St., New Hope, PA 18938
(Station on W. Bridge & Stockton Sts.)
Phone: (215) 862-2332 • Fax: (215) 862-2150
Email:
[email protected]
Web:
www.newhoperailroad.com
ENJOY a 50 minute narrated train ride through
scenic Bucks County. Ride the antique coaches pulled by our 1925 Baldwin
Steam Locomotive, or historic diesel engines. Private charters, Bar Car
& Special Events including seasonal trains. Hours vary by
season, please visit our website - www.newhoperailroad.com
.
$$
Wings of Gold
Balloon
Rides
4201 Neshaminy Blvd., PMB #222, Bensalem,
PA 19020
Phone: (215) 244-9323 • (800) 758-7408 • Fax:
(215) 244-4614
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.wingsofgold.biz
SCENIC sunrise & sunset flights
over central Bucks County with champagne party. Featuring 1/2, 1 &
1.5 hour rides starting from Richboro and Lahaska, PA. Reservations
recommended.
$$$
Bensalem Township d.b.a. Commerce Bank
Amphitheater
2400 Byberry Road; Bensalem, PA 19020
Info Line: (215) 633-3635 Fax: (215) 633-3629
Web: www.cbaevents.com
PERFORMANCES presented May through September in a beautiful park setting,
featuring national and regional talent covering many genres of
entertainment. Call “Info Line” or visit our website for scheduling,
pricing and to purchase tickets online.
Bristol Borough
Business Association
131 Mill St., Bristol, PA 19007
(1 mile South of Exit 29 PA Turnpike on Rte.13/Intersection of Rtes.
413 & 13)
Phone: (215) 788-4288 • Fax: (215) 788-4312
LOCATED along the Delaware River
in Lower Bucks County. Serving the community for over 300 years. Owner
operated stores to serve your retail and professional needs. Featuring
two riverfront restaurants. Hours: Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
FREE
Bristol Cultural
& Historical Foundation, Inc.
P.O. Box 215, Bristol, PA 19007
Phone: (215) 781-9895
NON-profit, volunteer organization
founded to preserve and promote the history and culture of 1681 riverfront
town. Group tours available. Annual activities: guided walking tours,
Historic Bristol Day (3rd Sat in Oct.), FIRST NIGHT Bristol (New Year’s
Eve). Hours: 24 hr Answering Svc.
$$
Camden Waterfront Marketing Bureau
One Port Center, Suite 102, 2 Riverside
Drive, Camden, NJ 08103
Phone: (856) 757-9400 • Fax: (856) 757-4188
Email:
[email protected]
Web:
www.camdenwaterfront.com
CAMDEN Waterfront, the Philadelphia region's waterfront
destination for the whole family, features Aquarium, Children's Garden,
Riversharks Baseball, Tweeter Center, Ferry & Battleship New
Jersey. Call 856-757-9400 or www.camdenwaterfront.com
$$$
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Historic New Hope
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Historic
New Hope/Chamber of Commerce
PO Box 663 New Hope, PA 18938
Phone: (215) 862-5880
Email:
[email protected]
Web:
www.newhopepa.com
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..
Independent
Merchants Of New Hope
8 Stocken Ave. , New Hope PA 18938
Phone: (215) 862-4599
THE Independent Merchants of New
Hope is a new non-profit organization dedicated to promoting
and presenting the flavor of world-renowned New Hope. Call us to
find out how you can enjoy New Hope!
Newtown Business
and Professional Association
P.O. Box 508, Newtown, PA 18940
(Near I-95)
Phone: (215) 968-7550 • Fax: (215) 968-0326
Email:
[email protected]
Web:
www.newtownbpa.com
THE N.B.P.A. invites you to visit
and enjoy the old world charm of this historic town. Over 400 shops/businesses
are in Newtown. Come spend a day or weekend. Call 215-968-7550 for information.
Hours: Walking tour every day - Your own hours.
FREE
Perkasie Borough/
Olde Towne Association
P.O. Box 96, Perkasie, PA 18944
Phone: (215) 257-5065 • Fax: (215) 257-6875
Email: [email protected]
(RTE.. 152 between Rtes. 113 and 563)
Quaint historic town with wonderful
park system along East Branch Perkiomen Creek, including refurbished carousel,
covered bridge, and intermunicipal bike/hike trail. Attractive downtown
boasts restaurants, gift shops, antiques and more. Many nearby attractions,
too.
FREE
Quakertown Alive!
328 W. Broad St., Quakertown, PA 18951
Phone: (215) 536-2273 • Fax: (215) 538-5585
Email:
[email protected]
Web:
www.quakertownalive.com
DOWNTOWN Revitalization Program focusing on
community, economic and cultural development. Events include a fall
street festival, called Autumn Alive! on October 4, 2003 and Upper Bucks
Arts Alive! on May 22, 2004. Call 215-536-2273 for details.
FREE
Bucks County Audubon
Society
2877 Creamery Rd., New Hope, PA 18938
(Off Rte. 263, 2 miles North of Peddler's Village on Creamery Road)
Phone: (215) 297-5880 • Fax: (215) 297-0835
Email:
[email protected]
Web:
www.bcas.org
BUCKS County Audubon operates
the Honey Hollow Environmental Education Center, a private/non-profit
nature center offering trips/programs to the community and schools. Hiking
trails with streams, ponds and woods. Visit bird blind/natural history
exhibits and Nature shop. Nature shop open Sat/Sun at Visitors Center.
Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sat/Sun @ Visitors Center.
FREE
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Doughboys
Pretzel Factory
1801 Bridgetown Pike Feasterville PA
19053
Phone: (215) 357-8590 • Fax: (215) 357-3814
Email: [email protected]
Web:
www.doughboyspretzels.com
EXPERIENCE a fun-filled tour or
party. Dress as a baker and twist and bake your own pretzel. Fun for the
whole family. Call for availability. See our other listing under shopping.
Tours by appointment only.
$$
Ghost Tours
698 Mearns Road, Warminster, PA 18974
Phone: (215) 957-9988
Email:
[email protected]
TOURS meet at the cannon on Main
St. in New Hope. Private tours are available year ‘round. Gift certificates
available. Hours: Sat nights June-Nov. Oct Fri. & Sat
only. Tours begin at
8 p.m.
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Giggleberry Fair
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Giggleberry Fair
at Peddler's Village
Rtes. 202 & 263 Lahaska, PA 18931
Phone: (215) 794-8960
Web:
www.giggleberryfair.com
AN explosion of fun for the entire
family! Gigleberry Mountain, Discovery Land, Game Room, Grand Carousel
and Painted Pony Cafe. Perfect party place. In addition to the
restored 1922 Carousel, this attraction houses Giggleberry Mountain, the
area’s largest indoor obstacle course; Discovery Land, exploration
adventure; Game Room with “green rated” video games and the Painted
Pony Café. Perfect for Parties.
Morrisville
Golf Farm
860 West Bridge Street., Morrisville PA 19067
Phone: (215) 295-1137
50-tee driving range,
two new miniature courses with water features, landscaped 18-hole par 3 course. Grill,
ice cream.. Group rates, birthday parties, hayrides. Night play.
Lessons
available. Year-round, weather permitting. www.snipesfarm.com
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Philadelphia Park Racetrack
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Philadelphia Park
Racetrack
3001 Street Rd., P.O. Box 1000; Bensalem, PA 19020
Phone: (215) 639-9000 • Fax: (215) 639-8330
Email:
[email protected]
Web:
www.philadelphiapark.com
LIVE thoroughbred racing year
'round. Great simulcast action day and night, seven days a week. Turfside
Terrace dining. Sports Bar. Group Packages. New Family Picnic Park. Live
Racing. Hours:
Sat-Tue 12:30 p.m.-5 p.m.
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Sesame Place®
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Sesame Place®
100 Sesame Rd., P.O. Box
L579, Langhorne, PA 19047
Phone: (215) 752-7070 • Fax: (215) 741-5307
Web:
www.sesameplace.com
THE nation’s only theme park based on Sesame Street for
families with children ages 2-13. Exhilarating water attractions, live shows including the
new, “Big Bird’s Beach Party” a musical parade, roller coaster, character photo opportunities
and more! Located in historic Bucks County, 30 minutes north of Philadelphia, 90 minutes south
of New York City. Operating Hours: May to October (operating hours subject to change).
$$$
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Shady Brook Farm
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Shady Brook Farm
931 Stony Hill Rd., Yardley, PA 19067
(Just off Exit 49 of I-95)
Phone: (215) 968-1670 • Fax: (215) 968-6118
Email:
[email protected]
Web:
www.shadybrookfarm.com
FAMILY festivals include Easter
Egg Hunt, Corn Maze Fest, PumpkinFest Land, HorrorFest and Holiday Light
Show. Call for latest events. Animal barn open year ‘round. Hours: Seasonal.
Trenton Thunder /
New
York Yankees
One Thunder Road, Trenton, NJ 08611
Phone: (609) 394-TEAM • Fax: (609) 394-9666
Email:
[email protected]
Web:
www.Trentonthunder.com
AFFORDABLE family entertainment!
Enjoy real minor league baseball with the Double A Affiliate of the NEW
YORK YANKEES. The road to the majors runs through Trenton. Groups,
picnics, fundraisers & parties. We have a room for you!
$$
Algonquin
Indiefest
P.O.
Box 504, Warrington, PA 18976
Phone: (267) 736-4884 • Fax: (215) 996-9131
Email:
[email protected]
Web:
www.algonquinfest.org
The Algonquin Indiefest is an independent film festival that promotes the
work of filmmakers in the “genius belt” between New York and Philadelphia..
$$$
New Hope Performing Arts Festival
P.O. Box 278, New Hope, PA 18938
Phone: (215) 862-1699 • Fax: (215) 862-1474
Email:
[email protected]
AWARD-winning professional theatre
dedicated to new works. Comedies, musicals and world premieres like “All
In The Timing,” named to the top ten list by NY Times, NY Post and Time
Magazine. Vary by production.
$$$
Pennsylvania Designer Craftsmen Festivals
Ten Stable Mill Trail, Tyler State Park,
Richboro, PA 18954
(Tyler State Park, Rte.332, Richboro)
Phone: (215) 579-5997 • (800) 684-7440 • Fax:
(215) 504-0650
Email: [email protected]
Web:
www.pacrafts.com
ANNUAL Spring and Fall Craft Celebration
in May and October. Demonstrations, music, children's activities, festival
foods. Come see the best in American handmade crafts from members of Pennsylvania
Guild of Craftsmen in a variety of medias.
$$
GOLF
Bucks
County Country Club
2600 York Road;
Jamison, PA 18929
Phone: (215) 343-0350 Fax: (215) 343-0418
Web: www.golfbucks.com LOCATED
on Route 263 in Jamison PA, this is Bucks County's premier daily fee
golf facility. A rolling terrain with undulating greens and
strategic bunkering make it a challenging test for golfers of all skill
levels.
$$$
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Aldie Mansion / Heritage
Conservancy
85 Old Dublin Pike, Doylestown, Pa. 18901
Phone: (215) 345-7020 • Fax: (215) 345-4328
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.heritageconservancy.org
ALDIE MANSION, a beautifully restored
Tudor Revival estate, built by William Mercer in 1927, is a fitting home
for Heritage Conservancy, a nonprofit membership organization dedicated
to protecting our natural and historic heritage. Hours: Call for
schedule.
$
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Andalusia
Foundation
P.O. Box 158; 1237 State Rd., Andalusia, PA 19020
Phone: (215) 245-5479
Web: www.andalusiahousemuseum.org
ANDALUSIA is one of the finest
examples of Greek Revival domestic architecture in the United States.
Extensive gardens. Tours by appointment only. Hours: By Appointment Only.
$$
Bucks Quarterly
Meeting of Friends (Quakers)
c/o Bucks Quarterly Meeting of Friends
Box 4477, George School, Newtown, PA 18940
Phone: (215) 860-9747 • Fax: (215) 598-7496
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.quakersbucks.org
YOU are always among Friends in
Bucks County. Explore William Penn's American home here by the beautiful
Delaware River. Discover Quaker's unique eighteenth century stone meetinghouses.
Elegant architecture. Your heritage. Maintained by modern Quakers. Surprises
guaranteed.
Bucks County Audobon
Society
6324 Upper York Rd,. New Hope Pa 18938
(Rte. 263, 2 miles n. of Peddler's Village on
Creamery Rd.). (245) 297 5880;
Phone: (215) 860-9747 • Fax: (215)297-0835
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.bcas.org
BCAS operates the Honey Hollow
Environment Education Center, a private/non-profit organization offering
trips/programs to the community and schools. Hiking trails with streams,
ponds woods. Visit bird blind, natural history exhibits, nature shop.
Open daily.
FREE
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Fonthill Museum
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Fonthill Museum
84 S. Pine St. Doylestown, PA 18901
(Near Swamp Rd.)
Phone: (215) 348-9461 • Fax: (215) 230-0823
Web: www.fonthillmuseum.org
HOME of creative genius Henry
Mercer. Castle richly decorated with tile and laden with treasures from
his around-the-world explorations. Call for reservations and tour times.
Hours: Mon-Sat 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun 12 p.m.-5 p.m.
Reservations recommended.
$$
Friends of the
Delaware Canal Locktender’s House
145 S. Main St., New Hope, PA 18938
Phone: (215) 862-2021 • Fax: (215) 862-2021
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.fodc.org
RESTORED 19th-century Locktender’s House on the
Delaware Canal. “Life at the Lock” exhibit depicts canal workers and
their families at work and play. Located at New Hope Canal Boat Co.
Landing. Hours: Nov-Apr: Mon-Fri 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; May-Oct:
Mon-Fri 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Sat & Sun 1 p.m.-4 p.m.
FREE
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Historic Fallsington
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Historic
Fallsington,
Inc.
Four Yardley Ave., Fallsington, PA 19054
Phone: (215) 295-6567 • Fax: (215) 295-6567
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.historicfallsington.org
A 300 year-old Bucks County village. Guided tour includes
history and architecture of three original buildings. Tours run daily
mid-May through October and November through April weekdays by appointment.
Call for hours.
$$
Historic Morrisville
Society
Summerseat Bldg.
Hillcrest & Legion Avenue, Morrisville,
PA 19067
(Center of Morrisville - accessible from Penna Ave or Bridge St)
Phone: (215) 295-7339
THOMAS Barclay's, circa 1765,
Georgian mansion was Washington's headquarters, Dec 8-14, 1776. Declaration
of Independence and Constitution signers, Robert Morris, "Financier of
the Revolution," then George Clymer, were subsequent owners. This restored
National Historic Landmark. Welcome groups. Hours: 1st Sat 10 a.m.-1
pm - No charge. Groups are by appointment - $2.00/person.
FREE
Historical Society
of Bensalem Township
2043 Bristol Pike
PO Box 1101
Bensalem, PA 19020
Phone: (215) 639-6575 •
(215) 946-1744
Email: [email protected]
THE Historical Society of
Bensalem Twp. has collections of pictures, postcards, deeds, books and
other artifacts pertaining to Benalem's history and surrounding
areas. Slide presentations available to groups. Open
Wednesday mornings or by appointment.
FREE
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Mansions Along
the Delaware
400 Pennsbury Ln; Morrisville, PA 19067 (Pennsbury Manor)
Phone: (215) 946-0400 • Fax: (215) 310-1011
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.pennsburymanor.org
VISIT the country estates of Andalusia,
Glen Foerd and Pennsbury Manor. An elegant bus tour with step-on guide,
lunch and gift shop. Grundy Mansion available upon request. Other tour
packages available. Hours: Call for hours.
$$$
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Margaret R. Grundy
Museum
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Margaret R. Grundy
Museum
610 Radcliffe St., Bristol, PA 19007
Phone: (215) 788-9432 (Museum) • (215) 788-7891 (Library)THE Museum overlooks the Delaware
River and is considered an excellent example of the decor and furnishings
of a fine Victorian residence. The adjacent Library, a contemporary structure,
offers services typical of public libraries. Hours: Mon-Fri 1 p.m.-4 p.m.;
Sat 1 p.m.-3 p.m.; Closed Sat in July & Aug.
FREE
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Mercer Museum
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Mercer Museum
/
Bucks County Historical Society
84 S. Pine St., Doylestown, PA 18901
(Follow signs to Doylestown Cultural District to parking lot off Green
St.)
Phone: (215) 345-0210 • Fax: (215) 230-0823
Web: www.mercermuseum.org
TOWERING concrete castle houses
dramatic displays of the folk art, furnishings and implements of early
America. Gift shop. Call for research library hours. Hours: Mon, Wed-Sat
10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Tue 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sun 12 p.m.-5 p.m.
$$
Moland House
Warwick Township Historical Society
PO Box 107, Jamison, PA 18929
Phone: (215) 345-6439
MOLAND HOUSE played host to Washington
and 11,000 men in August 1777. Lafayette and Pulaski joined the American
cause during this encampment. Extensive restoration is ongoing to return
the house to 1777 appearance. Tours by appointment.
$
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Moravian Pottery and Tile Works
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Moravian Pottery
and Tile Works
130 Swamp Rd., Doylestown, PA
18901
(Located on Rte. 313 [Swamp Rd.] between Rte. 611 & 202)
Phone: (215) 345-6722 • Fax: (215) 345-1361
Email:
[email protected]
Web:
www.buckscounty.org/departments/tileworks
A NATIONAL Historic Landmark and
working history museum producing decorative tiles and mosaics in a manner
similar to that employed by Henry C. Mercer. Tile shop on site.
Closed selected
holidays. www.mptw.go.to
Hours:
10 a.m.-4:45 p.m. Daily, last tour at 4 p.m.
$
National Shrine of
Our Lady of Czestochowa
P.O. Box 2049
654 Ferry Rd., Doylestown, PA 18901-0619
Phone: (215) 345-0600 • Fax: (215) 348-2148
Web: www.polishshrine.com
POLISH spiritual and pilgrimage
center. Exhibited is reproduction painting of Our Lady, according to legend,
by Saint Luke. Memorial monuments, statues, plaques, urns. Open year ‘round.
Tours by request. Hours: 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Daily.
FREE
Parry Mansion /
New
Hope
Historical Society
45 S Main Street PO Box 41 New Hope, PA 18938
Phone: (215) 862-5652 • Fax: (215) 862-8227
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.parrymansion.org
GUIDED tours of this 18th century building owned by the New Hope Historical
Society, with period furnishings and art
reflecting 125 years of decorative changes from 1775-1900. Referred to as New Hope’s
gem of a landmark. Groups welcome.
Hours: Fri-Sun 1-5 p.m., May – December
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Pearl S. Buck House
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Pearl S. Buck International
520 Dublin Rd., Perkasie, PA 18944-3000
Phone: (215) 249-0100 • (800) 220-BUCK •
Fax: (215) 249-9657
Web: www.pearlsbuck.org
GUIDED tours of author’s 1835
farmhouse. Closed Monday and major holidays.
Group rates/hours. Unique setting for weddings, parties, meetings. Hours:
Mar-Dec: Mon Closed; Tue-Sat 11 a.m., 1 p.m., & 2 p.m.;
Sun 1 p.m., & 2 p.m.
Call for additional hours.
Reservations recommended.
$$
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Pennsbury Manor
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Pennsbury Manor
400 Pennsbury Memorial Road; ., Morrisville,
PA 19067
(Near Tullytown, off Bordentown Rd., near Rte. 13, between Bristol &
Morrisville.)
Phone: (215) 946-0400 • Fax: (215) 310-1011
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.pennsburymanor.org
WILLIAM Penn’s 17th-century country
estate along the Delaware River. This reconstructed, 43-acre plantation,
abounding with country life, features manor house with period furnishings,
outbuildings, livestock and gardens. Hours: Tue-Sat 9 a.m.-5 p.m.;
Sun 12 p.m.-5 p.m., Last tour at 3:30 p.m.
$
St. Katharine Drexel
Shrine
1663 Bristol Pike, Bensalem, PA 19020-8502
(Woodhaven Exit from I-95 & Route 1)
Phone: (215) 244-9900 • Fax: (215) 639-1154
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.katharinedrexel.org
VISIT a Philadelphia saint’s home
and final resting place. St. Kathryn Drexel used her family fortune educating Native
Americans and African Americans. Gift shop. Group tours available.
Hours: 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. Daily.
25% off in Shrine Gift Shop when you show your room key
FREE
Washington Crossing
Historic Park
1112 River Rd., Washington Crossing, PA
18977
(Rtes. 32 and 532, 3 miles N. of I-95 Exit 31.)
Phone: (215) 493-4076 • Fax: (215) 493-4820
THE site where, on Christmas Night,
1776, George Washington and the Continental Army crossed the icy Delaware
River. Includes the 19th-century village of Taylorsville, outdoor passive
recreation and picnic areas. Hours: Tue-Sat 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun
12 p.m.-5 p.m.
$
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