Bucks County Location Reports , PA
cious Fieldstone Barn for larger confer- ences or banquets of up to 220 people.
Nestled in the small town of Lumberville, right outside of New Hope, 1740 House offers corporate cooking parties, includ- ing the preparation of a four-course gourmet meal, that are perfect for team building.
Picture a meeting or event set on a breathtaking 68-acre estate on the grounds of Nobel and Pulitzer Prize win- ning author Pearl S. Buck at her 1825 stone farm house. The Pearl S. Buck House can host everything from an inti- mate board meeting up to 350 guests in a garden tent. After the meeting, intro- duce attendees to the legacy of Pearl S. Buck with a guided tour of her home.
Add a little bit of history... and refreshing brews to events at the Spinnerstown Hotel in Quakertown. With more than 350 familiar-to-exotic beers and an ever-changing tap selection, this 200- year-old restaurant and bar is a beer lover’s haven. Located just off I-476 in scenic Upper Bucks County, the hotel can accommodate approximately 100 people in its private room.
THINGS TO DO
Spend a day traveling along the historic Mercer Mile in Doylestown, which is comprised of Fonthill Castle, the Mercer Museum and Moravian Pottery and Tile Works.
Begin at the Mercer Museum in Doylestown, a museum featuring 50,000 artifacts representing 60 early American trades. Next, head to Fonthill Castle and tour Henry Mercer’s beautiful castle home decorated with ornate handmade tiles. Conclude the day at Moravian Pottery and Tile Works, a National Historical Landmark, with a tour through this history museum that produces hand- made tiles and mosaics in the same style of Henry Mercer’s original designs. Visitors can even watch artisans through- out the entire tile-making process.
New Hope, the popular artist colony, offers eclectic charm comfortably offset
Bucks County Playhouse New Hope, PA
photo courtesy: Visit Bucks County
by casual sophistication. Peppered with romantic bed-and-breakfasts, New Hope offers elegant art galleries, antique shops and more than 30 fine restaurants. Add historical attractions like Parry Mansion and the New Hope and Ivyland Railroad, and the old-time town’s allure is as enchanting today as it was to so many eminent literary figures of yesterday.
Explore, experience, and relive history at Washington Crossing Historic Park. Step back in time and visit the site where George Washington crossed the Delaware River on Christmas night in 1776. After exploring the many buildings at the park, climb 125-feet to the top of Bowman’s Tower for a breathtaking bird’s eye view of the Delaware River Valley. Later this fall, Washington Crossing Historic Park will celebrate the grand opening of its new Visitor Center.
The Sportsplex brings tens of thousands of people into Bucks County each year for a variety of sporting events. A major contributor to Bucks County tourism, The Sportsplex is a leader and innovator in its industry. A multi-sport facility with roller hockey, soccer, lacrosse, field hockey, summer camps and picnic programs, this unique venue also is available for
business functions, including company picnics, trade shows, meetings, fund raisers, team building and more.
The on site meeting and events coordi- nator at The Sportsplex can assist with creating a customized event.
Enjoy a self-guided driving tour through all 12 of Bucks County’s remaining cov- ered bridges dating back to the 1800s. Built during a time when people used them as direct routes over waterways for their horses and buggies, visitors today are able to take advantage of their beau- tiful infrastructure while taking in a bit of history as they drive, walk, hike or bike through all of the Bucks County covered bridges. For a map and directions for this driving tour, go to:
visitbuckscounty.com
After a long day of meetings, attendees can stretch their legs at one of Bucks County’s beautiful parks, including Core Creek Park, Ringing Rocks Park or Tyler State Park - all spectacular places to wind down and enjoy the great outdoors. If the family is tagging along for a busi- ness trip, activities like paddle boating, kayaking, canoeing and horseback riding are great options to keep them enter- tained.
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