Bucks County, Pennsylvania 2008 Visitors Guide

what to do & where to shop Festivals/Shows/Events Pennsylvania Horticultural Society/ Philadelphia Flower Show A9 100 N 20th St, 5th Fl, Philadelphia PA 19103. (215) 988-8889; Email: advtix@pennhort.org; Web: www.theflowershow.com. Nonprofit PHS, formed in 1827, produces the nation’s largest flower show, supporting PHS’s outreach efforts, including Philadelphia Green. The 2008 Flower Show “Jazz It Up!” will be held March 2-9 at the Philadelphia Convention Center. neighboring regions National Canal Museum G1 30 Centre Sq, Easton PA 18042. (610) 515-8000; Email: ncm@canals.org; Web: www.canals.org. Discover America’s canal heritage at the National Canal Museum. New Exhibits! Navigate your boat through a 90-ft. model canal system, experiment with buoyancy, harness a mule, build an aqueduct, and much more. Seasonal mule-drawn canal boat cruises are available at nearby Hugh Moore Park. CC $$ Museums Franklin Institute (The) A9 222 N 20th St, Philadelphia PA 19103. (215) 448-1200; Web: www.fi.edu. Located in the heart of Philadelphia, The Franklin Institute is a leading museum in science and innovation. Exhibits include Space Command, The Franklin Air Show and the famous two-story walk-through Giant Heart. $$$ National Constitution Center A9 525 Arch St, Independence Mall, Philadelphia PA 19106. (215) 409-6700; Email: visitorcomments@constitutioncenter.org; Web: www.constitutioncenter.org. America’s first and only museum devoted to the U.S. Constitution and the freedoms that empower us as individuals and as a nation. Experience the award-winning theater presentation, “Freedom Rising”, and over 100 interactive exhibits, plus special activities for all ages. CC $$$ Historic Sites Philadelphia Museum Of Art A9 26th St and Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia PA 19130. (215) 684-7863; Web: www.philamuseum.org. The Philadelphia Museum of Art showcases more than 2,000 years of human creativity. The collections and special exhibitions present masterpieces of painting, sculptures, decorative arts and architectural settings from Europe, Asia and the Americas. Tue-Sun: 10 am-5 pm. CC $$$ National Shrine of St. John Neumann A9 1019 N 5th St, (5th St and Girard Ave), Philadelphia PA 19123. (215) 627-3080; Email: sjnoffice@comcast.net; Web: www.stjohnneumann.org. Visit the Shrine and sense the spiritual power of a great Philadelphian. Here lies the body of a Saint to whom thousands of people travel each year to have their prayers answered. FREE Outdoor Recreation Photography as Art, Ltd. C8 2685 Alnwick Rd, Box 51, Bryn Athyn PA 19009. (215) 947-1911; Email: leone1934@aol.com; Web: www.photographyasartgg.com. Nature Photography Workshops. Field workshop, individual instruction for beginners through advanced. Improve your skills: composition, lighting and exposure, with noted nature/landscape photographer. Capture and take home the beautiful images of Bucks County. $$$ Glen Foerd On The Delaware C9 5001 Grant Ave, Philadelphia PA 19114. (215) 632-5330; Email: info@glenfoerd.org; Web: www.glenfoerd.org. 19th-century riverfront mansion on 18-acre landscaped estate with rose garden. Features furnished rooms, restored formal art gallery, elaborate leaded stained-glass skylights, Haskell pipe organ, grand staircase and rathskeller. Guided tours $$ a CC by appointment. Old Barracks Museum G9 Barrack St, Trenton NJ 08608. (609) 396-1776; Email: barracks@voicenet.com; Web: www.barracks.org. The Old Barracks Museum is a circa 1758 National Historic Landmark featuring Revolutionary War-era barrack rooms and Officers’ House, gallery exhibits and gift shop. Open daily, 10 am-5 pm, except major holidays. CC $$ Graeme Park C6 859 County Line Rd, Horsham PA 19044. (215) 343-0965; Email: ra-graemepark@state.pa.us; Web: www.ushistory.org/graeme. The only surviving residence of a Colonial Pennsylvania Governor. Situated on 42 acres, it offers a nature trail and picnic tables. Guided tours of the Keith House, special programs and events offered throughout the year. $ where to shop Galleries & Studios Haas Gallery G6 71 Bridge St, Lambertville NJ 08530. (609) 397-7988; Email: info@haasgallery.com; Web: www.gordonhaas.com. Gordon Haas, an American Impressionist, specializing in landscapes of Bucks County PA, Italy and France. Original oils and Limited Edition Giclee Prints, landscapes, canal and river scenes, sculling and figuratives. Commissions available. Rural History Confederation A7 Harriton House, 500 Harriton Rd, PO Box 1364, Bryn Mawr PA 19010. (610) 525-0201; Email: queries@ruralhistoryconfederation.org; Web: www.ruralhistoryconfederation.org. Experience life in early rural Pennsylvania firsthand at 17 historic sites. Open daily. Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania A8 100 Northwestern Ave, Philadelphia PA 19118. (215) 247-5777; Email: info@morrisarboretum.org; Web: www.morrisarboretum.org. A historic Victorian garden landscape with majestic trees and sweeping floral displays. Perfect for weddings (170 guests) or meetings (65 attendees). Offering educational classes, tours, entertainment or relaxation. There’s always $$ something happening in the garden! CC Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center C7 105 Seminary St, Pennsburg PA 18073. (215) 679-3103; Email: info@schwenkfelder.com; Web: www.schwenkfelder.com. Experience PA German Culture through exhibits of folk art and history. Renowned fraktur and textile collections and much more make the Heritage Center a must-see in Southeastern PA. Free admission 48 http://www.canals.org http://www.fi.edu http://www.theflowershow.com http://www.constitutioncenter.org http://www.philamuseum.org http://www.stjohnneumann.org http://www.glenfoerd.org http://www.photographyasartgg.com http://www.barracks.org http://www.ushistory.org/graeme http://www.ruralhistoryconfederation.org http://www.gordonhaas.com http://www.morrisarboretum.org http://www.schwenkfelder.com

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