Bucks County, Pennsylvania 2008 Visitors Guide

what to do what to do Arts & Entertainment Actors’ NET of Bucks County, Inc F9 635 N Delmorr Ave, Morrisville PA 19067. (215) 295-3694; Email: actorsnet@aol.com; Web: www.actorsnetbucks.org. A nonprofit, non-equity regional theater presenting modern and classic plays and musicals year-round. Considered by area critics one of the region’s best. An intimate theater space – unforgettable performances! heritage region Delaware Valley Philharmonic Orchestra E9 409 Hood Blvd, Fairless Hills PA 19030. (215) 943-9320; Email: DVPO@DVPO.org; Web: www.DVPO.org. Since 1954, Bucks County’s only professional symphony orchestra, a nonprofit organization dedicated to inspiring, entertaining and educating the community by providing high-quality, artistic and diverse symphonic concerts performed by professional musicians. CC $$$ Sesame Place® E9 100 Sesame Rd, Langhorne PA 19047. (215) 752-7070; Web: www.sesameplace.com. We’re super-excited to tell you about Elmo’s World, with three all-new rides – it’s our biggest attraction ever. Hang out with your furry friends, and enjoy the rides, shows and dining at Sesame Place®. Please see our ad on the next page. CC $$$ e Shady Brook Farm, Inc. F8 931 Stony Hill Rd, Yardley PA 19067. (215) 968-1670; Email: familyfun@shadybrookfarm.com; Web: www.shadybrookfarm.com. Family festivals include Easter Egg Hunt, PumpkinFest, HorrorFest and Holiday Light Show. Call for latest events. Ice cream and deli open year-round. Fresh-picked fruits all summer. CC Neshaminy Valley Music Theater E9 P.O. Box 131, Langhorne PA 19047. (215) 860-1584; Web: www.nvmt.com. Featuring a spectacular stage show each spring at Neshaminy High School and Bucks County Playhouse. 2008 production of “Wonderful Town.” Over $100,000 in scholarship grants awarded to Neshaminy High School students since its inception in 1956. Snipes Farm & Golf F10 890 W Bridge St, Morrisville PA 19067. (215) 295-1138; Email: info@snipesfarm.com; Web: www.snipesfarm.com. Fun for all ages, families and groups. Miniature golf, driving range, pitch and putt. Night play, food, party tent, group rates. Seasonal farm tours. Fall: 6-acre corn maze, hayrides, pumpkin patch, apple picking, fresh cider, farm animals, “Land of Scarecrows.” $$ Philadelphia Park Casino & Racetrack D9 3001 Street Rd, PO Box 1000, Bensalem PA 19020. (888) 4GAMEON; Web: www.philadelphiaparkcasino.com. Two levels of state-of-the-art slot machines – all the favorite denominations – 1¢ to $100. Live thoroughbred racing Saturday thru Tuesday. Off-track betting daily. Smoking and non-smoking casino area. CC Historic Downtowns Historic Langhorne Association E9 160 W Maple Ave, Langhorne PA 19047. (215) 757-1888; Email:historiclanghorne1@verizon.net; Web: www.hla.buxcom.net. Historic Langhorne Association, located in the Anna Mary Williamson Library, offers a research library, local artifacts museum and archives of business documents, genealogical records, historic photographs and area maps. Open free to the public. Bristol Riverside Theatre E10 120 Radcliffe St, PO Box 1250, Bristol PA 19007. (215) 785-0100; Email: BRTgeneral@aol.com; Web: www.BRTstage.org. Bucks County’s premier professional regional theatre, providing award-winning entertainment since 1987. BRT offers a Mainstage Season featuring riveting dramas, hilarious comedies, vibrant musicals, exciting world premieres and a summer season of critically acclaimed musicales. a CC $$$ Covered Bridges Schofield Ford Covered Bridge E7 Tyler State Park (off Swamp Rd), Newtown PA. Originally built in 1873, this bridge was destroyed by fire in 1991. With the help of local citizens, the bridge was rebuilt in 1997 to the specifications of the original, with the exception of a window being added to each side of the bridge. Constructed with native hemlock and oak, this town truss bridge is the longest in Bucks County. Also known as “Twining Ford Bridge,” it crosses the Neshaminy Creek. Height Limit: 13 ft; Width: 16 ft; Length: 170 ft. Accessible by foot, bike or horseback. NewtownPA.US E8 40 S State St, PO Box 305, Newtown PA 18940. (215) 968-3440; Email: chrisortwein@newtownpa.org; Web: www.newtownpa.us. “Come home to your town, my town, Newtown,” a one-of-a-kind destination featuring charming specialty shops, boutiques, dining, year-round events calendar. Stroll out tree-lined streets boasting historic architecture, or explore the virtual community at www.newtownpa.us. Family Fun Abington Lines Model Railroad Club, Inc. D7 2066 Second Street Pike, Richboro PA 18954. (215) 598-7720; Email: yokeithd@aol.com; Web: http://mysite.verizon.net/vze1zozf/abingtonlines. Club runs HO trains (standard and narrow gauge) and trolleys. Meetings on Tuesday nights 7-9 pm. Interested modelers are welcome. Plenty to learn and enjoy a 20’ x 60’ two-track mainline over 1,000 feet in length. Morrisville F9 Morrisville is a quaint little community that dates back to the times of George Washington, Robert Morris and George Clymer. It offers its visitors history as well as beauty. Golf Adventure E9 Commerce Bank Amphitheater D9 2400 Byberry Rd, Bensalem PA 19020. (215) 633-3635; Email: bpacuser@bensalem-township.org; Web: www.cbaevents.com. Performances and festivals presented June into early Oct in our beautiful park setting, featuring national and regional talent covering many popular musical genres. Call “infoline” or visit website for schedule and ticket pricing. Many events FREE. CC 173 Lincoln Hwy, Fairless Hills PA 19030. (215) 547-4567; Email: amat173@aol.com; Web: www.golfadventureminigolf.com. Newest mini golf in Bucks County. Lighted, 18 holes, 15-ft waterfall, full-service snack bar. Let us host your birthday party, fundraiser or other social event. Group rates available. CC $$ Check us out in Oct for Spooky Glow Golf! Yardley F9 Yardley is a small town with picturesque views of the Delaware River. Lake Afton is rich in history and is a great place to spend the afternoon feeding the ducks. Visitors enjoy walking down Main Street and exploring the many shops and restaurants. 36 http://www.sesameplace.com http://www.DVPO.org http://www.actorsnetbucks.org http://www.shadybrookfarm.com http://www.nvmt.com http://www.snipesfarm.com http://www.philadelphiaparkcasino.com http://Email:historiclanghorne1@verizon.net http://www.hla.buxcom.net http://www.BRTstage.org http://NewtownPA.US http://www.newtownpa.us http://www.newtownpa.us http://mysite.verizon.net/vze1zozf/abingtonlines http://www.golfadventureminigolf.com http://www.cbaevents.com

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