Barns served a critical function in the early days of the county. There are many picturesque old barns still standing. Some are still in use and others are, shall we say, retired. A stone barn at Washington’s Crossing park near Bowman’s Tower.  This is right off River Road. As you drive through Bucks County, you […]

The Spring Garden Mill Playhouse on the Newtown-Richboro road. The playhouse is home to the Langhorne Players. You can visit the Langhorne Players Website for more information In this section we will explore the Barns, Houses, Churches and Landscapes that are part of Bucks County’s scenic beauty Barns – Farming and agriculture played an important […]

Bucks County has a number of Vineyards and Wineries. Most of the wineries offer tours and wine tasting.  In addition many of the wineries have facilities available for weddings, corporate affairs and other parties. Whatever your taste in wines: Chambourcin, Chardonnay, Riesling, Sangria, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon or other variety, you will most likely find it […]

Route 32 and Lurgan Road, New Hope, Pa 18938 Route 532 and River Road, Washington Crossing 18977  Note – The park is in two sections with locations as noted above. Here are some views of Washington Crossing Historic Park. This was the spot where General Washington crossed the Delaware River to defeat the Hessians at […]

The Taylorsville Store – This is a really neat store with some unique merchandise. It is laid out as a traditional general store, which it was. Of course, there are plenty of books about the Revolutionary War, 1776  and Washington’s Crossing.  They have replica (non firing) muskets and swords, 1700’s traditional colonial toys, tricorn hats, […]

Views of the Delaware River at Washington’s Crossing A view of the Delaware River at Washington Crossing. The bridge in the background goes to New Jersey. This is the spot where George Washington crossed the Delaware River in order to attack the Hessians at Trenton New Jersey.  He used boats commandeered from the Durham iron […]

These are replicas of the Durham Boats that George Washington used to cross the Delaware River. Washington had appropriated the boats from the Durham furnace upriver. Colonel John Glover and his sailors from Marblehead Massachusetts were invaluable in aiding the crossing.  Once Washington had crossed the Delaware he marched south to attack and defeat the […]

The following calendar was provided by Washington Crossing State Park. You might want to double check the schedule before you travel. Washington Crossing Historic Park Calendar of Events 2005  His Majestys Troops Sat. and Sun. March 12 and 13, 2005, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm The 22nd Regiment of Foot and the 4th NJ Volunteers […]

Above is an old barn at what I believe was the old Dairy Farm in what is now Tyler State park. An old Federal Style Farmhouse on the site of the old dairy farm in Tyler State Park. This is the old Solly House which is now a Hostelling International Inc. youth hostel. Tyler State […]

101 Swamp Rd. Newtown, PA 18940-1151  Tyler State Park is located just outside of Newtown. The park has numerous picnic areas, water sports, equestrian, walking and bicycling trails and more.  The park was originally part of the Tyler estate. if you happen to be in the area, see if there are any public events, such […]

1255 Second Street Pike, Southampton, PA   Tamanend Park This is a Community Park in Upper Southampton. The main entrance is on Second Street Pike south of Bristol Road. There are a number of trails for walking, bird watching or serious hiking. There are also tennis courts, ballfields and other facilities The Farmhouse, Carriage House […]

Bridgeton Hill Rd & Ringing Rocks Rd Upper Black Eddy, PA 18972   Ringing Rocks Park provides picnicking, hiking and nature areas. It’s prime attraction is a seven acre boulder field. The unique thing about these rocks is that they ring. Bring a hammer and a good pair of hiking shoes and experience a truly interesting […]

Oxford Valley and Woodbourne Roads, Levittown, Pa  Queen Anne Park is primarily in Bristol Township. There is a ballfield and a few picnic tables. Queen Anne Park is part of the Bucks County Park System. The ballfield pictured below is off the Woodbourne road entrance. There are about a half dozen picnic tables but they […]

Oxford Valley and Woodbourne Roads, Levittown, Pa  Queen Anne Park is primarily in Bristol Township. There is a ballfield and a few picnic tables. Queen Anne Park is part of the Bucks County Park System. The ballfield pictured below is off the Woodbourne road entrance. There are about a half dozen picnic tables but they […]