Learn Theta Healing Now
Learn Theta Healing Now
New Hope, PA
United States
ph: 215 860-6011
arianna
Attractions
Local Bucks County Attractions
Washington Crossing State Park
In December of 1776, George Washington and his troops cross the Delaware River from Trenton to Bucks County
www.ushistory.org/washingtoncrossing
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Washington_Crossing_Historic_Park
McConkey's Ferry
McConkey's Ferry Inn, served as a guard's post during December of 1776, keeping watch over the ferry landing. According to legend, General Washington dined here on Christmas day, prior to being rowed across to New Jersey for the fateful march to Trenton.
http://209.123.244.140/html/mcconkey.htm
Click on the Other Historic Sites link
Bowman's Hill Tower - Bowman's Hill Tower was built 1931 as a commemorative monument to George Washington and his army, and what may have been used as a lookout point. The Tower is 125 feet tall. On a clear day, one is able to view a 14 mile radius of the Delaware River Valley.
http://209.123.244.140/html/bowman.htm
New Hope - a beautiful historic river town and artist community, with unique shops and art galleries . Eating places range from small cafes to uspscale restaurants www.newhopepa.com
Peddler's Village - a charming 18th century style village with 70 stores set on 42 acres of landscaped gardens and winding brick walkways. www.peddlersvillage.com
Penn's Purchase - outlet shopping with 45 stores set in a village atmosphere, across the street from Peddler's Village
The Pearl S. Buck House - Pulitzer prize winner, Pearl S. Buck was the first American woman to win the Nobel Prize in literature for her writings about peasant life in China. She also established the Pearl S. Buck Foundation, which provides sponsorship funding for thousands of children in half a dozen Asian countries. www.psbi.org Click on Pearl S. Buck House
World-class museums, including the renowned James A. Michener Art Museum, the Moravian Pottery & Tile Works, the Mercer Museum and Fonthill, a 44-room mansion featured on A&Es “America’s Castles."
Mercer Museum - A concrete poured castle with themed rooms winding up the castle stairs, each with it's has dramatic display of tools, folk art and articles used in everyday life in early America, before mechanization. There are more than 40,000 items collected by Henry Mercer, which are packed floor to ceiling. Many of these items hang from the ceiling of the four-story central court, including a Conestoga wagon, whaling boat and antique fire engine. You will definitely be awed! www.mercermuseum.org
Fonthill Castle - a concrete castle built by Henery Mercer between 1908 and 1912, with over 44 rooms, 18 fireplaces and more than 200 windows. The interior walls, floors, ceilings, and fireplaces are adorned with an array of original handcrafted tiles.
Moravian Tile Works - is a reflection of Spanish influence on mission architecture. Enjoy a self guided tour and other programs offered in this living history museum, as you witness the making of reproductions of Mercer's original line of tiles. A leader of the Arts and Crafts movement of the early 20th century, Mercer produced tiles for the floor of the rotunda and halls of the Pennsylvania State Capitol, which depicts 400 scenes in the Pennsylvania Commonwealth's history. His beautiful tiles also adorn buildings throughout the United States and the world.
Regional and Community Theater
Historic homes and landmarks
Local Wineries
Antique Shops
Upscale restaurants and inns
Delaware River tubing and rafting ...plus much more
The natural beauty of small river towns and hamlets offer a peaceful yet uplifting drive along the river where history abounds.
Learn Theta Healing Now
New Hope, PA
United States
ph: 215 860-6011
arianna
