Quick Navigation:   More Pictures of Lake Afton. This is a very picturesque lake with a small park surrounding it. I mean small. In some places, if you take a step to the left, you are in the lake Yardley . . .

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Quick Navigation:   Delaware Canal at Yardley looking north. The old Yardley Grist Mill is the red building in the background on the left. As is usual along most of the canal the old towpaths can be used for walking, biking or jogging. Delaware Canal at Yardley looking south. Yardley . . .

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Quick Navigation:   There is a small war memorial in Yardley at East Afton and Delaware Avenues. The memorial is situated on what was the approach ramp to a bridge that spanned the Delaware River to New Jersey. Inscription on the plaque: “This monument is dedicated to those veterans who made the supreme sacrifice in […]

Quick Navigation:   There are a number of picnic areas throughout the park. There are eleven pavilions with capacities ranging from 60 to 100 people .  Reservations are required for the pavilions .  In addition there are a number of picnic tables throughout the park.  There is a charge for the use of the facilities […]

Quick Navigation:   See the main Core Creek page for a link to the Bucks County Parks Core Creek Website. There are a number of nature trails across the lake from the boat launching ramp. This is apparently a bird watching platform built by a local Boy Scout Troop. One of the nature trails in […]

Quick Navigation:   There is an interesting gazebo overlooking the lake. It’s just North of the boat launching area. This picture was taken in January so it doesn’t do the gardens justice. See the main Core Creek page for a link to the Bucks County Parks Core Creek Website Another view of the Gazebo and […]

Quick Navigation:   Boat Rentals on Lake Luxembourg The pricing for the boat rentals begins at about $8 for a half hour in a rowboat to $70 for a double kayak for a day. They also have junior boating camps for the kids with paddleboats, canoes and kayaks. Some of the other activities include:  Kayak […]

Quick Navigation:   A typical street in New Hope. The town is full of boutiques, antique stores, bed and breakfasts, restaurants, cafes, pubs, bars, nightclubs and a host of other eclectic establishments.  The town is small so you can walk just about anywhere. The Famous Bucks County Playhouse (In case you didn’t guess that from […]

Shadybrook Farms in Yardley will be having their yearly Halloween Fright Fest.Events include a Barn Horror, Alien Fright Fest..(illegal aliens no doubt), a hayride horror, and ‘deadtime stories’.Check their site for details but it’s open weekends in October plus Fridays and some Thursdays. Also, be sure to check the prices. A “RIP” ticket costs $40 […]

Quick Navigation:   This is a must-see if you are in Doylestown. It’s a concrete museum housing artifacts from the early days of this country.  The museum was founded and constructed by Henry Mercer who also was responsible for  Fonthill and the Moravian Tile works. We highly recommend that you tour this museum. The artifacts […]

Bucks County has many fine parks and recreation areas.  The parks are  managed at the state, county or local level.  In addition to the parks listed here, you might want to check out our Delaware Canal pages. there are a number of recreation areas along the length of the canal. The parks support a variety […]