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Grounds For Sculpture
Grounds For Sculpture is a 42-acre public sculpture park dedicated to promoting an understanding of and appreciation for contemporary sculpture for all people. Children’s programs are held throughout the year.
80 Sculptors Way
Hamilton, New Jersey 08619
609.586.0616
www.groundsforsculpture.org
Prices: Adults $10, Students and Seniors $8, Children $6, Children under 5 Free, Members Free. On-site parking is available and FREE.
Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 10am-6pm. Open year-round.
Princeton University Art Museum
What a privilege to have a museum right in our own backyard! And not just any museum, but one of the leading university art museums in the country! The Princeton University Art Museum offers a wide range of age appropriate, organized tours.
McCormick Hall
Princeton University
Princeton, New Jersey 08544
609.258.3788
artmuseum.princeton.edu/
Prices: FREE. There is on-street metered parking available as well as commercial parking lots located on Chambers and Hulfish streets.
Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 10:00am-5:00pm; Sunday 1:00pm-5:00pm. The museum is closed on New Year’s Day, Fourth of July and Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.
Terhune Orchards
Terhune Orchards has a barnyard of animals, a pond, a tractor riding area, a farm trail and nature trail, and special activities such as fruit picking, wagon and pony rides.
330 Cold Soil Road
Princeton, New Jersey 08540
609.924.2310
www.terhuneorchards.com
Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00am-7:00pm; Saturday & Sunday 9:00am-6:00pm. Closed Christmas and New Year’s Day.
Amazing Escape Room
Escape the Room is for people of all ages and skill sets. You do not need to have any special knowledge to solve the puzzles and have a good time. Just be creative and curious!. You and your team have 60 minutes to escape from a locked room.
3490 US Highway 1 north
Suite 15a
Princeton, New Jersey 08540
609.919.0091
amazingescaperoom.com/princeton-nj
The Barn Nature Center
1283 Almshouse Road
Doylestown, Pennsylvania 18901
267.421.4818
www.barnadventures.com
Black River and Western Railroad
80 Stangl Road
Flemington, New Jersey 08822
908.782.6622
www.brwrr.com
Age: All Ages
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.
Fonthill Castle
84 South Pine Street
Doylestown, Pennsylvania 18901
215.345.0210
www.mercermuseum.org/visit/fonthill-castle/
Historic Fallsington
Guided walking tours cover Meetinghouse Square and the interiors of three of our preserved buildings - the Moon-Williamson Log House, the Burges-Lippincott House, and the Stagecoach Tavern.
Information Center & Office
4 Yardley Avenue
Fallsington, Pennsylvania 19054
215.295.6567
www.historicfallsington.org
Prices: $7 per adult, $6 seniors, $3 per child 12-6 years old, age 5 and under free.
The Historical Society of Princeton
The Historical Society of Princeton has amassed, recorded, and exhibited a collection of over 40,000 artifacts, manuscripts, photographs, decorative arts objects, artworks, and articles of clothing dating from the 17th century to the present. It showcases
Updike Farmstead
354 Quaker Road
Princeton, New Jersey 08540
609.921.6748
www.princetonhistory.org
Prices: Admission is $4 (free for HSP Members!)
Hours: Wednesday – Sunday 12-4 PM with free hours on Thursdays from 4-7pm.
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.
Ice Land
Do you have a future hockey player or figure skater? Or trying to escape the heat or the winter blues? Ice Land is the place for you!
6 Tennis Court
Hamilton, New Jersey 08619
609.588.6672
www.ice-land.com
Prices: For public skating: $8 for adults, $6 for children 7 and younger, seniors $7. Figure and hockey skates can be rented for an additional $2.00. For lessons, please check their website for levels, dates and times. Additionally, prices are subject to change.
Hours: As hours vary, it is best to check the daily events calendar on their website.
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
Morven Museum
A National Historic Landmark, Morven is the former New Jersey Governor’s Mansion that showcases the rich cultural heritage of the Garden State.
55 Stockton Street
Princeton, New Jersey 08540
609.924.8144
www.morven.org
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 Museum
The Museum houses 4 museums in 1: Archaeology & Ethology, Cultural History, Fine Art and Natural History, along with a Planetarium. The Museum provides a plethera of children’s programming, including the popular Second Saturday performances.
205 West State Street
Trenton, New Jersey 08625
609.292.6464
www.statemuseum.nj.gov/
Prices: Free. Park in the lot behind the State House or use metered parking on West State Street in front of the Museum. Free parking on Weekends is available in employee parking lots adjacent to and behind the Museum.
Hours: Tuesday — Saturday, 9:00am to 5:00pm Sunday, noon to 5:00pm. Closed Mondays & State Holidays.
New Jersey State Museum Planetarium
Within the Planetarium Chamber you will find the latest technology known as Full Dome Video. Visitors will feel as though they are zooming through the Solar System and beyond. This cutting-edge technology will immerse audiences with 360 degree images.
205 West State Street
Trenton, New Jersey 08625
609.292.6464
www.nj.gov/state/museum
Prices: Free. Park in the lot behind the State House or use metered parking on West State Street in front of the Museum. Free parking on Weekends is available in employee parking lots adjacent to and behind the Museum.
Hours: Please see website for their scheduled times.
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
Old Barracks Museum
Today, the Old Barracks serves as an educational center for Colonial and American history, and stands as the last remaining structure of its kind. The Old Barracks staff provides daily tours and interpretations of American colonial life.
101 Barrack Street
Trenton, New Jersey 08608
609.396.1776
www.barracks.org
Prices: $8 Adults, $6 Seniors (62 & over) and students (age 6 and above) with ID, Free for kids 5 and under with families and Association Members.
Hours: Monday to Saturday, 10a.m. to 5 p.m., Closed Thanksgiving, Dec. 24-25, Jan. 1 and Easter.
Pennsbury Manor
This 17th century estate sits on 43 picturesque acres along the Delaware River. Experience colonial life at William Penn’s country home. Take a guided tour, explore our award-winning exhibit, learn more about one of America’s most famous Quakers.
400 Pennsbury Memorial Road
Morrisville, Pennsylvania 19067
215.946.0400
www.pennsburymanor.org
Princeton Airport
Do you have a child that loves airplanes and helicopters? Then Princeton Airport is the place to take them! Just drive in, park, bring lunch or a snack and get a close-up and personal view of small planes and helicopters taking off and landing.
41 Airpark Road
Princeton, New Jersey 08540
609.921.3100
www.princetonairport.com
Prices: Free
Princeton Canoe & Kayak Rental
From our dock at Princeton Turning Basin Park, enjoy a self guided tour of the D&R Canal and Lake Carnegie.
483 Alexander Street
Princeton, New Jersey 08540
609.452.2403
www.canoenj.com
Prices: Hourly rates starting at $12/hour, daily rates starting at $35/day.
Hours: Seasonal
Princeton Tour Company
Princeton Tour Company offers walking tours, ghost tours, scavenger hunts, holiday trolley tours and step-on guides in Princeton, New Jersey.
116 Nassau Street
Princeton, New Jersey 08542
609.865.0234
www.princetontourcompany.com
Samuel Fleming House
5 Bonnell Street
Flemington, New Jersey 08822
908.782.4607
www.samuelfleminghouse.org/
Hours: Second Saturday every month from 1 - 4 PM
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
The Watershed Institute
Over 860 acres await the nature lover in all of us. In addition to the many outdoor activities such as the 14 miles of hiking trails, there is also the Kate Gorrie Memorial Butterfly House and the Buttinger Nature Center where children can explore.
31 Titus Mill Road
Pennington, New Jersey 08534
609.737.3735
www.thewatershed.org
Prices: FREE. There is a fee for the individual education programs. Parking is FREE.
Hours: Trails are open dawn to dusk daily. Office and Nature Center open Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm. Nature Center is also open Saturday 10am-4pm.
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