23 of the Best Things to Do in Bucks County, PA
If you’re looking for things to do in Bucks County, PA, you’ve come to the right place. Having spent many days traveling through its cities, small towns, and countryside, I’ve …
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Visiting Bucks County’s Other Ringing Rocks: Stony Garden in State Game Lands 157
One of the most famous natural oddities in Pennsylvania is Bucks County’s Ringing Rocks. The rocks in this boulder field in eastern PA make a metallic ringing sound when you …
Appreciating Bucks County Art at the Michener Museum in Doylestown
I’m always impressed by how many great art museums there are in eastern Pennsylvania. Some of these are world-class museums such as the Philadelphia Museum of Art and the Barnes …
Visiting Schofield Ford Covered Bridge in Tyler State Park
Bucks County, Pennsylvania, is home to 12 historic covered bridges. Most of these are located in Central and Upper Bucks County. However, if you are wanting to see historic covered …
Visiting the Mercer Museum: One of Pennsylvania’s Most Unique and Quirky Collections
To say that the Mercer Museum in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, is unlike any other historical society museum that I’ve visited is a bit of an understatement. In fact, the Mercer Museum …
Where to Stay and Eat in Bucks County, Pennsylvania
During my travels in Pennsylvania, I visit and write about many great things to do. However, I also stay at some fabulous hotels and eat at some great restaurants. Some …
Learning the History and Art of Tile Making at the Moravian Pottery and Tile Works in Doylestown, PA
Pennsylvania has been home to many eccentric people through its history, but few have matched the level of Henry Chapman Mercer. Mercer’s Renaissance-man approach to life meant that he dabbled in …
Learning About Local and National History at the Bucks County Civil War Museum
In one sense, I don’t even understand why there is a Bucks County Civil War Museum. After all, the closest fighting of the war was in Gettysburg, nearly 150 miles …
Visiting Fonthill Castle: One of Pennsylvania’s Most Awe-Inspiring Buildings
If you happened to find yourself traveling through Europe, you probably wouldn’t be that surprised to come across an old castle. However, a castle in the countryside of Philadelphia is another …
Pennsylvania Waterfalls: The Aquetong Creek Dam Waterfall in New Hope
Let’s just start by addressing the elephant in the room. If you looked at the picture above, you’re likely saying, “Jim, you idiot. That’s not a natural waterfall.” And, you …