Bucks County, Pennsylvania 2008 Visitors Guide

what to do what to do Airplane Rides/Rentals Sport Aviation, Inc. G4 Van Sant Airport, 516 Cafferty Rd, PO Box 176, Erwinna PA 18920. (610) 847-8320; Email: sportav@epix.net; Web: www.vansantairport.com. Learn to fly at this unique grass roots airport where your dreams take flight. We offer open cockpit biplane rides, glider rides and aerobatic rides. You’re never too old to be a kid again! nature region Covered Bridges Cabin Run Covered Bridge F4 Covered Bridge Rd, Plumstead PA. Built in 1871, the bridge crosses the Cabin Run Creek and is located a short distance downstream from the Loux Covered Bridge. Height Limit: 11 ft 10 in; Width Limit: 15 ft; Weight Limit: 3 tons; Length: 82 ft. Uhlerstown Covered Bridge G3 Uhlerstown Rd, Tinicum Township PA. Built in 1832, this bridge is made of oak and has windows on both sides. It is the only covered bridge that crosses the Delaware Canal. Height Limit: 11 ft 3 in; Width: 15 ft; Weight Limit: None (Check local postings); Length: 101 ft. Erwinna Covered Bridge G4 Geigel Hill Rd, Tinicum PA. Although the National Historic Register lists the date the bridge was built as 1871, county records suggest this bridge was built in 1832. A good example of the lattice-type construction and is Bucks County’s shortest covered bridge. It crosses Lodi Creek. Height Limit: 11 ft; Width Limit: 15 ft; Weight Limit: 29 tons; Length: 56 ft. Family Fun Arts & Entertainment Sellersville Theater (The) C3 24 W. Temple Ave, PO Box 460, Sellersville PA 18960. Box Office: (215) 257-5808; Email: melissa@st94.com; Web: www.st94.com. Area’s premier live music venue, featuring year-round lineup of world-class headliners in an intimate, elegant, Victorian setting. Children’s Theater, private and corporate theater rental. Next to The Washington House Restaurant, a Bucks County historic landmark. CC o Frankenfield Covered Bridge G3 Hollow Horn and Cafferty Rds, Tinicum PA. Built in 1872, the Frankenfield Covered Bridge crosses Tinicum Creek only two miles upstream from where the creek flows into the Delaware River. This bridge is one of the longest covered bridges in the county. Height Limit: 11 ft 3 in; Width Limit: 12 ft; Weight Limit: Check local postings; Length: 130 ft. Boat Charters & Tours Knecht’s Covered Bridge E1 Knecht’s Rd, Springfield Township PA. Built in 1873, this bridge is also known as “Slifer’s Bridge.” Built of Hemlock, it crosses Durham Creek, formerly known as Cooks Creek. Height Limit: 11 ft 6 in; Width Limit: 15 ft; Weight Limit: 3 tons; Length: 110 ft. Bucks County River Country F5 2 Walters Ln, PO Box 6, Point Pleasant PA 18950. (215) 297-5000; Email: info@rivercountry.net; Web: www.rivercountry.net. “World’s River Tubing Capitol.” Tubing, canoeing, rafting, kayaking trips down the scenic, 80°, 1-4' Delaware River. Family fun for 40 years. An adventure for everyone. $10 tubing specials and coupons. “We love to see you wet.” CC $$$ Loux Covered Bridge F4 Wismer Rd, Plumstead Township PA. Built of Hemlock in 1874, this bridge, one of two bridges spanning Cabin Run Creek, is nestled in a small scenic valley. Height Limit: 11 ft; Width Limit: 15 ft; Weight Limit: 15 tons; Length: 60 ft. Quakertown Train Station Historical Society D2 15 Front St, Quakertown PA 18951. (215) 536-9155; Email: dmindler@netcarrier.com; Web: www.qtowntrainstation.org. Newly restored 1902 Reading Railroad passenger station. Largest station between Lansdale and Bethlehem on Reading’s Bethlehem branch. Fine architecture in granite and chestnut interior. Small museum in original ticket office. Mood’s Covered Bridge D3 Blooming Glen Rd, East Rockhill Township, Perkasie PA. Built in 1874 and one of two covered bridges in Perkasie, it crosses one of the principal watersheds in the northwest portion of Bucks County – the Perkiomen Creek. Height Limit: 11 ft 2 in; Width Limit: 15 ft; Weight Limit: Check local postings; Length: 120 ft. NOTE: This bridge was destroyed by fire on June 22, 2004, but is being rebuilt. Bucks County Riverboat Company G3 1469 River Rd, Upper Black Eddy PA 18972. (610) 982-5252; Email: CaptainDee@BucksCountyRiverboats.com; Web: www.BucksCountyRiverboats.com. Special events, celebrations, receptions. Scheduled dinner, brunch or themed and seasonal cruises. Private and corporate catered cruises and more. Our 70-passenger, 52-ft custom-built boat is liquorlicensed, with state-of-the-art sound system and heating and A/C, provides a truly unique experience. Sheard’s Covered Bridge E2 Covered Bridge Rd, between East Rockhill and Haycock Townships PA. Built in 1873, this bridge spans Tohickon Creek. Height Limit: 12 ft 1 in; Width: 15 ft; Weight Limit: None (Check local postings); Length: 130 ft. Historic Downtowns Sellersville C3 Sellersville was part of the “Liberty Bell Trail” back in 1776. Today, it has some of the best hiking and biking trails In Pennsylvania. It is now known for its shops, restaurants and live entertainment at the theater. South Perkasie Covered Bridge C3 Lenape Park. Walnut St, Perkasie PA. Built in 1832 of pine and oak, this bridge once crossed Pleasant Spring Creek until it became closed to traffic. Width: 15 ft; Length: 93 ft. Closed to vehicular traffic. 8 http://www.vansantairport.com http://www.st94.com http://www.rivercountry.net http://www.qtowntrainstation.org http://www.BucksCountyRiverboats.com

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