Day Trips in Newtown PA

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.

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.

The Barn Nature Center

1283 Almshouse Road
Doylestown, Pennsylvania 18901
267.421.4818
www.barnadventures.com

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

Fonthill Castle

84 South Pine Street
Doylestown, Pennsylvania 18901
215.345.0210
www.mercermuseum.org/visit/fonthill-castle/

Funzilla

500 Lincoln Highway
Fairless Hills, Pennsylvania 19030
215.488.7352
funzillapa.com

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.

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

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.

The New Jersey Renaissance Faire

1195 Florence Columbus Road
Bordentown, New Jersey 08505
www.NJRenFaire.com

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

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.

Sky High Moon Bounce

Moon Bounce Rentals

Willingboro, New Jersey 08046
856.492.1411
www.skyhighmoonbounce.com

Prices: $250

Hours: 5Hrs

Age: 3-18

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.