PARX East, home to live horse racing and poker rooms, provides opportuni- ties for corporate and social events within 9,000-square feet of space that overlooks the racetrack. In addition, a picnic grove encompasses pavilions and facilities that can accommodate up to 5,000 people.
The historic Mercer Museum in Doylestown recently opened a 13,000- square foot expansion. This addition includes a 3,500-square foot climate- controlled, state-of-the-art exhibition gallery, making the museum one of the few venus in the area capable of hosting traveling exhibitions and collections from venus like the Smithsonian. The new space also features a 1,000-square foot multi-flex Learning Center that can accommodate school programs, work- shops and classes.
The James A. Michener Art Museum, also in Doylestown, promises a new, unique venue for meetings and events in spring of 2012. The 2,700-square foot Edgar N. Putman Pavilion will feature 22-foot high ceilings with floor-to-ceiling glass windows that will showcase the museum’s Patricia D. Pfundt Sculpture Garden. Philadelphia-based firm KieranTimberlake is designing the $13.2 million expansion, which will house meetings, concerts, lectures, exhibition openings and social events. Tours of the museum are available to all meeting guests.
Slated to open in November 2011, the Bucks County Children’s Museum is a welcome addition to the county’s family- friendly attractions. Created for children under 8 years old, the 5,000-square foot museum will feature interactive displays that include an architectural dig, vintage train and hot air balloon ride simulations, as well as a covered bridge replica, sci- ence-based treehouse, turn-of-the-cen- tury general store, and many other activ- ities inspired by Bucks County. The museum also will serve as a unique venue for hosting team building events.
What started as a passion for food and recently developed into a culinary adventure, Bucks County Food Tours
takes visitors on a behind-the-scenes journey filled with the finest locally pro- duced foods. The customized tours fea- ture themed itineraries such as “Meat and Greet,” “Ice Cream Social,” “Vegan Voyage,” “Seize the Cheese” and oth- ers. Corporate and social groups will find this tour to be not only educational, but also delicious!
PLACES TO MEET
Set on 42 acres of landscaped gardens, Peddler’s Village is a refreshing location for meetings from 10 to 250 people. This charming 18th-century style shop- ping village also is a tourist attraction, boasting 70 unique specialty shops, six restaurants, the 70-room luxury Golden Plough Inn, plus Giggleberry Fair. There are a variety of meeting spaces through- out the property that also are available for breakout sessions, private lunches and dinners, meetings and other hospi- tality functions. The quiet setting is ideal for a corporate retreat or spousal pro- gram, too.
In 2012, Peddler’s Village will be cele- brating its 50th anniversary. A yearlong party is planned, with special birthday festivities, new festivals and special events, contests, promotions and signa- ture 50th anniversary merchandise will be available.
More than 25 million guests have visited Peddler's Village over the past five decades. Guests, including both old and new friends, can look forward to vintage photo and memory contests, memorabilia displays, community reunions and celebrations throughout next year. The month of June will be the Birthday Celebration Month, during which numerous events will commemo- rate this special occasion.
Pen Ryn Mansion and Belle Voir Manor have graced the banks of the Delaware River for over 250 years in Bensalem. Situated on over 100 acres with a 2,000-foot, tree-lined drive leading to river vistas and gardens, Pen Ryn Mansion and Belle Voir Manor capture the charm and nostalgia of a bygone era.
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