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Mercer Museum
HOME TO CONCRETE CASTLES AND HISTORIC DOWNTOWNS, THIS NEIGHBORING COUNTY IS RICH IN HISTORY, ENTERTAINMENT AND FAMILY FUN.
Fonthill Castle
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FAMILY ATTRACTIONS
Just because school is out doesn’t mean learning has to stop. A visit to Doyelstown can include magnificent museums for fun mixed with a little education. Climb the many steps to hidden rooms filled with beautiful tiles at Fonthill Castle, the former estate of renowned archeologist and tilemaker Henry Mercer. With over 44 rooms including 18 fireplaces and 200 windows, there’s plenty here to explore. Next stop is the Tileworks Museum to get an up-close look at handmade tiles and mosaics in the same style seen in Fonthill Castle. Then step back in time at the nearby Mercer Museum, another castle housing more than 40,000 early American artifacts, and marvel at antiques like a fire engine 36
suspended in air, horse-drawn carriages and a Conestoga wagon. Or satisfy your inner artist at the Michener Art Museum, featuring the largest public collection of Pennsylvania Impressionist paintings. Get inspired by regional artists displayed throughout the galleries or while wandering through the outdoor sculpture garden. If you’ve got energy to burn, gather up the kiddos and head to Sesame Street Park in Langhorne. Plan a day of whirling rides, splashing slides and visits from your favorite Muppets—Elmo, Big Bird and Cookie Monster. Delight the little ones with family-friendly rides or cool off at the water park filled with tube slides, a lazy river and a kid-friendly wave pool. End the day with a live show or catch one of the daily parades as you wander through Sesame Street Park.
Sesame Street Park
Washington Crossing Historic Park
GET OUTSIDE
Disconnect for the day and embrace area’s parks, offering everything from historic spots to lake-day fun. Travel back to 1776 at Washington Crossing Historic Park and explore the
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Crossing Vineyards and Winery
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ucked in the rolling hills of Philadelphia’s countryside, Bucks County boasts lush farmland, idyllic towns and bountiful vineyards. Stay close to home for a day trip or weekend getaway and delight in museums, gourmet dining and fun for the whole family.
