Bucks County, Pennsylvania 2008 Visitors Guide

heritage region what to do Washington Crossing Historic Park F8 1112 River Rd, PO Box 103, Washington Crossing PA 18977. (215) 493-4076; Web: www.ushistory.org/washingtoncrossing. The site where, on Christmas Night, 1776, George Washington and his Army crossed the Delaware River. Includes the 19th-century village of Taylorsville, Thompson Neely House and gristmill, Bowman’s Hill Tower and picnic areas. $ Frosty Hollow E9 New Falls Rd, Levittown PA 19057. (215) 757-0571; (215) 348-6114. The major attraction is tennis ($), though it is also good for picnicking and hiking. Open sunrise to sunset. 95 acres. FREE Neshaminy State Park D10 3401 State Rd, Bensalem PA 19020. (215) 639-4538; Email: neshaminysp@state.pa.us; Web: www.dcnr.state.pa.us. 330 acres along the Delaware River. Picnic benches, grills, children’s playground, pavilion, swimming pool ($), four mi of trails, boat mooring and launch ramps. No camping. Pets must be on leash at all times. Open sunrise to sunset. FREE Parks & Nature Centers Churchville Nature Center D8 501 Churchville Ln, Churchville PA 18966. (215) 357-4005; Email: churchvillenaturecenter@co.bucks.pa.us; Web: www.churchvillenaturecenter.org. Enjoy nature trails, programs, gardens and Lenape Indian Village. The building offers exhibits and gift shop. Group tours by appointment ($). The building is open Tues-Fri 10 am-5 FREE pm. Trails open sunrise to sunset daily. Oxford Valley Park E9 Hood Blvd and Oxford Valley Rd, Oxford Valley PA 19047. (215) 757-0571; (215) 348-6114. Hiking, fishing, ice skating, golf course ($) and swimming pool ($) in season are the major activities. Pool is handicapped accessible. Sunrise to sunset. 225 acres. Pennsbury Manor E10 400 Pennsbury Memorial Rd, Morrisville PA 19067. (215) 946-0400; Email: willpenn17@aol.com; 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. Tue-Sat 9 am-5 pm; Sun noon-5 pm. Call for tour times. CC $ Core Creek Park E8 901 E Bridgetown Pk, Langhorne PA 19047. (215) 757-0571; (215) 348-6114; Web: www.buckscounty.org. An active park with many events and activities. Playgrounds, picnicking (pavilion rentals available), hiking, ball fields, tennis, horseback riding trails, boating (including rentals), fishing (trout stocked annually) and ice skating. Sunrise to sunset. W O FREE Playwicki D8 Rte 213, Middletown PA 19047. (215) 757-0571; (215) 348-6114. Located along the Neshaminy Creek, this is a favorite location for playgrounds, picnicking, hiking, ball fields and fishing. Sunrise to sunset. 33 acres. FREE Queen Anne E9 New Falls and Woodbourne Rds, Levittown PA 19057. (215) 757-0571; (215) 348-6114. Primarily undeveloped, but has ball fields. Open sunrise to sunset. FREE Delaware River Access C10 Station Ave, Bensalem PA 19020. (215) 757-0571; (215) 348-6114. Only 8 acres are developed. A popular location for boating (launch area for Delaware River), fishing and picnicking. Sunrise to sunset. 108 acres. W FREE Silver Lake Park & Nature Center D10 1306 Bath Rd, Bristol PA 19007. (215) 785-1177; (215) 757-0571; Email: ramercer@co.bucks.pa.us. 468 acres, playgrounds, picnicking, hiking, ball fields, boating, fishing and ice skating. The nature center includes trails, a museum with gift shop, amphitheater, butterfly garden. Programs for the public available. Groups by appointment ($). Free nature walks. W CC FREE Delhaas Woods D10 Bath Rd, Bristol PA 19007. (215) 785-1177; Email: slnc@bellatlantic.net. Managed as part of Silver Lake Nature Center, this park has several miles of walking trails passing through PA rare habitats and past PA rare plant species. Open sunrise to sunset. 170 acres. FREE Tyler State Park E8 101 Swamp Rd, Newtown PA 18940. (215) 968-2021; (800) 63PARKS; Email: tylersp@state.pa.us; 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 to mid-May. Sunrise to sunset. W O FREE Falls of the Delaware F9 Saint Katharine Drexel Mission Center and Shrine D10 1663 Bristol Pk, Bensalem PA 19020. (215) 244-9900; Email: skdshrine@comcast.net; Web: www.katharinedrexel.org. Visit the Shrine of Saint Katharine Drexel and learn about her inspiring contribution to social justice and devotion to Black and Native American peoples. Vending café, gift shop, video presentation and exhibits. Tours $$ available. Open seven days, 10 am-5 pm. CC River Rd, Lower Makefield PA. (215) 757-0571; (215) 348-6114. Currently undeveloped. This park is adjacent to the Delaware River and Delaware (Roosevelt) Canal State Park. Open sunrise to sunset. 125 acres. W FREE Five Mile Woods F9 1305 Big Oak Rd, Yardley PA 19067. (215) 493-3646. Enjoy an easy walk through this 285-acre nature preserve located in Lower Bucks County. Trails are heavily wooded and a tree canopy provides a nice escape from direct sunlight on hot summer days. The terrain is level with a few gentle slopes and very accommodating to all sorts of walkers. FREE www.buckscounty.travel 39 http://www.ushistory.org/washingtoncrossing http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us http://www.churchvillenaturecenter.org http://www.pennsburymanor.org http://www.buckscounty.org http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us http://www.katharinedrexel.org http://www.buckscounty.travel

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