Day Trips in Buckingham PA

The Barn Nature Center

1283 Almshouse Road
Doylestown, Pennsylvania 18901
267.421.4818
www.barnadventures.com

Bucks County Civil War Museum

The Museum houses many artifacts related to the Civil War on subjects dealing with Doylestown, the 104th Pa. Volunteer Infantry Regiment, as well as the War in general.

32 N. Broad Street
Doylestown, Pennsylvania 18901
215.822.1562
www.civilwarmuseumdoylestown.org

Prices: Free, donations accepted

Hours: Saturdays from 10:30 am to 2 pm.

Age: All ages

Bucks County River Country

Spend the day on the Delaware river. We are the Oldest & Best River outfitter in the Entire Delaware Valley. Started in 1967 with 5 canoes, we now cater to thousands of river lovers every year.

2 Walters Lane
Point Pleasant, Pennsylvania 18950
215.297.5000
www.rivercountry.net

Prices: $20 – $50 per person depending on activity and day of week. Check website for details. Parking is $6.

Hours: Seasonal. Check website for details.

Delaware River Tubing

Relax on the scenic Delaware River in the beautiful river country for approximately 3 to 4 hours with your family or group. Our river trips include tubing, rafting, canoeing, and kayaking on the beautiful Delaware River!

778 Frenchtown Road
Milford, New Jersey 08848
908.996.5386
www.delawarerivertubing.com

Prices: $26 -$52 per person depending on day of week and selected activity. Price includes a free BBQ meal.

Hours: Seasonal, check website for hours.

Fonthill Castle

84 South Pine Street
Doylestown, Pennsylvania 18901
215.345.0210
www.mercermuseum.org/visit/fonthill-castle/

Hellerick's Family Farm

5500 North Easton Road
Doylestown, Pennsylvania 18902
215.766.8388
www.hellericksfarm.com

Howell Living History Farm

For the history and farm animal lover in all of us, Howell Living History Farm provides an opportunity to travel back in time and experience turn-of-the-century farming.

101 Hunter Road
Titusville, New Jersey 08560
609.737.3299
www.howellfarm.org

Prices: FREE admission, Fee for Children’s Crafts (occurs every Saturday and fee depends on craft, but is generally $3.00). Fee for Corn Maze (September-November) is $7.00 for adults and $5.00 for kids 5-12. Parking is FREE.

Hours: Closed Mondays; Tuesdays-Friday 10:00am-4:00pm (Feb-Nov); Saturday 10:00am-4:00pm; Sunday 12:00pm-4:00pm (April-Nov). Closed on Mercer County holidays and Easter.

James A. Michener Art Museum

138 South Pine Street
Doylestown, Pennsylvania 18901
215.340.9800
www.michenerartmuseum.org/

Kids Castle

Kids Castle is an eight story wooden playground in the center of Central Park in Doylestown. Spend the day with a picnic and explore all this park has to offer including slides, swings, climbing structures and more.

Central Park
425 Wells Road
Doylestown, Pennsylvania 18901
www.doylestownpa.org/P&R/DoylestownParks

Prices: Free

Hours: The park is open 7 days a week, sunrise to sunset. The Castle closes after the first freeze.

Mercer Museum

84 South Pine Street
Doylestown, Pennsylvania 18901
215.345.0210
www.mercermuseum.org/visit/mercer-museum/

Moland House Historic Park

1641 Old York Road
Hartsville, Pennsylvania 18974
215.918.1754
moland.org

Hours: Open for visits on the 2nd Sunday of the month from 1pm until 4pm. Moland House is also open on the 4th Sunday of the month from 1pm until 4pm during April through October.

Age: All ages

Music Mountain Theatre

1483 Route 179
Lambertville, New Jersey 08530
609.397.3337
www.musicmountaintheatre.org

New Hope & Ivyland Railroad

This vintage steam locomotive takes you on a nine-mile round trip journey through countryside of Bucks County, PA. There are special family friendly train rides during the year including Song and Story Hour and the Polar Express.

32 West Bridge Street
New Hope, Pennsylvania 18938
215.862.2332
www.newhoperailroad.com

Prices: Check online for ticket prices and reservations. There is a Railroad parking lot by the tracks.

Hours: Open May-October, but hours vary depending on the day and time of year. Please check site before planning a trip. Generally speaking, the park is open: June — August everyday from 10:00am-8:00pm.

New Jersey State Police Museum and Learning Center

A visit to the New Jersey State Police Museum & Learning Center provides the opportunity to learn the distinguished history of the nation’s most diversified state law enforcement agency.

New Jersey State Police Headquarters
River Road
West Trenton, New Jersey 08628
609.882.2000
www.njspmuseum.org

Prices: Free

Hours: 10am-4pm Monday Thru Friday, Saturday & Group Tours by Appointment, Closed Sunday and State Holidays.

Newtown Athletic Club

120 Pheasant Run
Newtown, Pennsylvania 18940
215.968.0600
www.newtownathletic.com

Sesame Place

Sesame Street comes to life at Sesame Place through whirling rides, water slides, exciting shows, and endless giggles. Dance and sing-a-long with everyone’s favorite furry friends in the amazing Neighborhood Street Party parade.

100 Sesame Road
Langhorne, Pennsylvania 19047
215.752.7070
www.sesameplace.com

Prices: Single Admission: $41.95, Elmo’s ANY 2-Day Ticket: $41.95, Children under 2: FREE, Seniors ($55+): $38.95, AAA Walkup Discount (with valid card): $36.95, Twilight Admission: $23.95.

Hours: Open May-October, but hours vary depending on the day and time of year. Please check site before planning a trip. Generally speaking, the park is open: June — August everyday from 10:00am-8:00pm.

Age: All ages

Shady Brook Farm

Shady Brook Farm, one of the last working farms in historic Bucks County, PA, is the place for family fun! In addition to our pick-your-own crops, great special events and festivals, their Farm Market stocks all your farm fresh produce, deli, dairy, and ga

931 Stony Hill Road
Yardley, Pennsylvania 19067
215.968.1670
www.shadybrookfarm.com

Prices: FREE. Special events may have entry fee. Parking is FREE.

Hours: Farm Market Hours: Mon. to Sat. 7:00am-7:00pm, Sunday 9:00am-5:00pm. Check website for special event hours.

Sports Zone

1065 Industrial Boulevard
Southampton, Pennsylvania 18966
215.942.2212
www.thesportszone.info

Upper Southampton Parks & Recreation

913 Willow Street
Southampton, Pennsylvania 18966
215.355.4093
www.ustwprec.com/info/default.aspx

Washington Crossing Historic Park

From this site, General George Washington and men of the Continental Army and militia crossed the Delaware River on Christmas night 1776 and marched to Trenton, New Jersey.

1112 River Road
Washington Crossing, Pennsylvania 18977
215.492.4076
www.washingtoncrossingpark.org

Prices: Free

Hours: Open 10am – 4pm seasonally. Check website for details