Free Local Things To Do

Central Park/Kids' Castle

425 Wells Rd

Doylestown, PA 18901

Phone:(215) 348-9915 • Fax: (215) 348-8729

  

Cross the drawbridge, enter a magical world including a castle with big twisty slide, friendly dragon, tree house, barnyard, rocket ship, downtown toddler promenade, slides, swings and amphitheater.

Ringing Rocks Park

Ringing Rocks Rd

Upper Black Eddy, PA 18972

Phone:(215) 757-0571 • Fax: (215) 785-3228

The major attractions are boulder fields containing rocks which, when struck, ring like a bell. Bucks County's largest waterfall is also here. Picnicking is available. Hours: 8 am to sunset. 123 acres.

 

Silver Lake Park – Costal Plain Forest

1306 Bath Rd

Bristol, PA 19007

Phone:(215) 785-1177

The best-protected Coastal Plain Forest left in the state. It is part of the 460-acre park and Silver Lake, which is the terminus of the Mill Creek, Queen Anne Creek, and the Black Ditch Creek Watershed. The grounds have about 4.5 miles of trails routed through or near the various habitats and are maintained to enhance the diversity of plant and animal life.

Honey Hollow Environmental Education Center

2877 Creamery Rd

New Hope, PA 18938

Phone: (215) 297-5880

 The property consists of trails, meadows, ponds, wetlands, and streams. Located on the property is a 1936 renovated barn that serves as the visitor center, as well as an old mill and a springhouse. The Honey Hollow Watershed is listed as a National Historic Landmark. The Center is open to groups for educational programs throughout the year.

Core Creek Park

Middletown Township, south of Newtown

 East of Rt. 413 on Tollgate Rd.
(215) 757-0571 

There are horse trails, fishing, boat launch, bike trails, picnic areas and more.  Open Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Weekend Getaways

Geographically speaking, Bucks County is very centrally located to a ton of great weekend getaway locations. We’re close to Philadelphia of course, but we are also a very short drive to the Poconos, Jersey shore, Atlantic City, and even New York City.

If your family is thinking of going away for a quick weekend trip, here are some great getaway ideas that could make that “mini vacation” a very memorable one!

Philadelphia – it isn’t far from us at all, and there is plenty to do for the whole family! If it’s warm, visit the Philadelphia Zoo, canoe down the Brandywine River, walk through Fairmont Park, or of course enjoy a Phillies game. If it’s a little cooler outside, just remember Philadelphia is the birthplace of our country. There are an amazing amount of museums and historical sites, plus shopping malls. Be sure to visit the Liberty Bell, Please Touch Museum, Franklin Institute, the Philadelphia Museum of Art, and the famous Reading Terminal Market. And don’t forget to get a Philly cheesesteak for lunch!

Poconos – If you love to ski, you’ll adore the Poconos. There are many ski resorts which offer tubing, skiing, snow boarding – everything a ski lover can ever wish for. Some great ski places in the Poconos are Camelback, Blue Mountain and Shawnee. When it’s warmer, these resorts also offer waterparks!

Jersey Shore – The beaches in New Jersey are amazing – and there are a ton to choose from. Most are within a 2 hour drive from Bucks County – some may take you a little longer depending on where it is located in New Jersey. Some of the best beach towns in Jersey are Ocean City, Wildwood, Seaside Heights, and of course Atlantic City. 

New York City – New York City needs no introduction. Everyone has heard of it. There are multiple museums, Broadway plays, famous landmarks such as FAO Schwarz, Central Park, and of course Macy’s department store. 

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