Colonial
Woods Family Camping Resort is conveniently located to a
wide range of major attractions within Bucks County and
the Delaware River Valley. With a
campsite at Colonial Woods as your base, you can
literally spend days visiting a variety of attractions,
all within an easy driving distance. Whether you are
interested in museum and historic sites, theme parks,
children’s adventures, the great outdoors, shopping, or
golf … it’s all right here! The following attractions
are some of our favorite recommendations. Click on these
links to learn even more, or stop in our office during
your stay for literature and some of our staff’s
personal suggestions.
Children & Families
The
Crayola Factory:
At The Crayola Factory,
you’ll be immersed in color and
creativity – a place where
there’s no limitation to
creativity and imagination. You
can color, draw, paint and
create with the latest Crayola
products without the worry of
cleanup afterwards. Each
creative space invites you to
play and explore while learning
and having lots and lots of fun.
See how Crayola Crayons and
Markers are made. Learn about
the history of the Crayola
brand. Explore dozens of
interactive projects and
activities.
Dorney
Park & Wildwater Kingdom:
Dorney Park has been
Pennsylvania’s leading theme
park for 125 years, with a total
of over 100 rides and
attractions. From the latest
thrill rides to water rides to
classic rides and an antique
carousel, there are attractions
for kids of all ages. The park
also features a wide variety of
live shows, a midway with games
and arcades, and plenty of
sweets and treats.
Land of
Make Believe & Pirate’s Cove:
For over 50 years, the Land
of Make Believe has been
entertaining the tri-state area
with safe and wholesome
recreation, entertainment and
activities for real families
like yours. You’ll find exciting
rides, shows, attractions,
games, a water park, and a
picnic area on over 30 acres. Sesame
Place:
Share in the spirit of
imagination with your kids at
Sesame Place - where you can
experience Sesame Street
together through whirling rides,
water slides, colorful shows &
furry friends. And where you’ll
discover that sometimes, the
best part of their childhood is
rediscovering yours.
Arts &
Culture
Bucks County Playhouse:
The Bucks County Playhouse,
the State Theatre of
Pennsylvania, is located in New
Hope and is a national landmark
for Broadway Plays that is rich
in theatrical history.
“Springtime for Henry” with
Edward Everett Horton opened the
Playhouse season in 1939 and the
celebrities that followed are a
who’s who of the theater.
Princess Grace Kelly, Bea
Arthur, Jack Cassidy, Colleen
Dewhurst, Bob Fosse, Merv
Griffin, Gene Rayburn, William
Shatner, Paul Lynde, George C.
Scott, Liza Minnelli, Audra
McDonald, Loretta Swit, Don
Knotts, Andrea McArdle and John
Travolta are just a few of the
luminaries that have graced the
Playhouse stage in an incredible
list of Broadway productions.
Bucks County Symphony Orchestra:
The Bucks County Symphony
Orchestra was founded in 1952 in
Doylestown, Pennsylvania, and
has grown into an exceptional
ensemble of talented musicians
performing familiar classics and
new compositions. Local
community members, both
classically trained and
accomplished amateurs with a
passion for music, meet for
weekly rehearsals and perform
five concerts a season.
James A. Michener Art Museum:
In 1988, with the support of
many dedicated citizens, the
James A. Michener Art Museum
opened as an independent,
non-profit cultural institution
dedicated to preserving,
interpreting and exhibiting the
art and cultural heritage of the
Bucks County region. The Museum
is named for Doylestown’s most
famous son, the Pulitzer-Prize
winning writer and supporter of
the arts who had first dreamed
of a regional art museum in the
early 1960’s.
Museums
& Historic Sites
Garden
of Reflection 9-11 Memorial:
The Garden of Reflection
9-11 Memorial was created to
remember and honor our loved
ones and all 2,973 killed on
September 11, 2001. It is
situated in Memorial Park amid
the natural beauty of Historical
Bucks County farmland in Lower
Makefield Township. The Memorial
designed by Yardley architect
Liuba Lashchyk AIA invites us on
a walking Memorial Journey
symbolizing “After Darkness …
Light”. This Memorial Journey
leads from sorrowful reminders
of tragedy and grief towards
luminous symbols of Hope, Peace
and Celebration of Life.
Mercer and
Fonthill Museums:
Experience castles full of
treasures at the Mercer and
Fonthill Museums. The museums
offer a wide array of programs,
events, exhibits and tours for
audiences of all ages. The
museums and the accompanying
Spruance Library are operated by
the Bucks County Historical
Society.
Pennsbury
Manor:
Pennsbury Manor is William
Penn’s 17th-century country
estate along the Delaware River.
This reconstructed, 43-acre
plantation, abounding with
country life, features the manor
house with period furnishings,
outbuildings, livestock and
gardens. Special programs,
workshops, and demonstrations
are offered throughout the year. Valley
Forge National Historical Park:
Valley Forge National
Historical Park commemorates
more than the sacrifices and
perseverance of the
Revolutionary War generation; it
honors the ability of citizens
and their leaders to pull
together and overcome adversity
during extraordinary times. The
park is also one of the largest
open spaces in southeastern
Pennsylvania with 3,500 acres
containing habitats for hundreds
of plants and animals including
200 species of birds.
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. The park
includes Bowman’s Hill Tower, an
imposing tower spiraling into
the sky along the Delaware River
in Bucks County. This grand
observation tower offers an
expansive view of the Delaware
River area below that changes
with every season.
Philadelphia
Academy of
Natural Sciences:
For 200 years, the Academy
of Natural Sciences has
connected people to nature. As
Philadelphia’s natural history
museum, the Academy educates
visitors of all ages. Its
scientists study evolution,
biodiversity and ecology,
providing information critical
to understanding the natural
world. These efforts are
supported by a collection of 17
million biological specimens and
a celebrated natural-history
library.
Franklin Institute:
Fun and exciting science museum
for all ages, with an IMAX
Theatre, planetarium, and many
interactive exhibits. Quite
frankly, one of the finest
science museums in the world.
Independence National Historic
Park:
The old cracked Bell still
proclaims Liberty, and
Independence Hall echoes the
words, “We the People.” Visit
the Liberty Bell Center and tour
Independence Hall. You can get
free tickets at the Independence
Visitor Center on the day of
your visit, or reserve them in
advance for a small fee. Explore
Ben Franklin’s Philadelphia and
learn about the past and
America’s continuing struggle to
fulfill the Founders’
Declaration that “all men are
created equal.” If time permits,
don’t limit your visit to
Independence National Historical
Park to just the Liberty Bell
Center and Independence Hall.
There are plenty of other sites
to see. Spanning over 55 acres
on 20 city blocks within the
historic district of the City of
Philadelphia, the park preserves
and interprets many of our
country’s most important
resources associated with the
establishment of the United
States of America. These sites
include the First and Second
Banks of the United States,
Congress Hall and Old City Hall.
Additionally, the park tells the
story of Philadelphia’s most
famous citizen, Benjamin
Franklin.
National Constitution Center:
On Philadelphia’s Independence
Mall, the National Convention
Center is the first museum in
the world dedicated to honoring
the U.S. Constitution. The
National Constitution Center is
an independent, non-partisan,
and non-profit organization
dedicated to increasing public
understanding of, and
appreciation for, the
Constitution, its history, and
its contemporary relevance. The
museum presents an interactive,
interpretive experience within
Independence National Historical
Park, along with a program of
national outreach, so that We
the People may better secure the
Blessings of Liberty to
ourselves and our posterity.
Philadelphia Museum of Art:
As one of the largest museums in
the United States, the
Philadelphia Museum of Art
invites visitors from around the
world to explore its renowned
collections, acclaimed special
exhibitions, and enriching
programs. Unique among American
museums in its integrated
presentation of fine and applied
arts from Asia, Europe, and the
United States with over 300,000
works spanning over 2,000 years.
In its sweep of 200 captivating
galleries, the museum insures
that visitors will find many
surprises and changing
exhibitions. Whether it’s the
first visit or the hundredth,
there is something new to
delight, enlighten, surprise,
excite, and inspire.
Please Touch Museum:
Visit Philadelphia’s children’s
museum, where learning is
child’s play. Nine interactive
exhibits, daily programs and
theater performances provide
families with the opportunity to
play and learn together. Please
Touch is designed for families
with young children and since
1976, has dedicated itself to
enriching the lives of children
by creating learning
opportunities through play. Let
your child be your guide as they
interact with our museum
exhibits, take part in museum
activities or enjoy one of our
interactive theater
performances.
Sports
& Recreation
Bucks
County River Country:
Bucks County River Country
is the oldest and most
experienced Delaware River
tubing and boating outfitter,
providing family tubing,
kayaking, canoeing, and rafting
for over 40 years on America’s
most historic river.
Delaware River Tubing:
Delaware River Tubing, on New
Jersey’s other shore, is where
an action packed day of family
and group fun can happen.
Whether you want to tube, raft,
kayak, or canoe, this is the one
stop, must see day-cation where
you can truly “Spend a day, not
a fortune”. A tube, raft, kayak,
and canoe rental service offers
the best all inclusive package
deal which includes a free, full
BBQ meal with “The Famous River
Hot Dog Man”.
Philadelphia Park Casino and Racetrack:
Philadelphia Park was originally
known as Keystone Racetrack.
Today, you can take your pick
between thoroughbred racing or
slots.
Philadelphia Phillies:
Join the fun at Philadelphia’s
spectacular new ballpark,
Citizens Bank Park - the New
Home of the Philadelphia
Phillies! The park includes an
outfield entertainment area,
games for kids, bull pen viewing
area, Philadelphia food and
restaurants and more! Special
game day pricing available plus
behind-the-scenes tours.
Sands Casino Resort:
Colonial Woods is the closest
major campground to the new
Sands Casino. The legendary
Bethlehem Steel Corporation was
the second largest steel company
in the United States. During
World War I and World War II,
Bethlehem Steel produced armor
plate and ordnance for the U.S.
armed forces, and the Bethlehem
Shipbuilding Corporation’s 15
shipyards produced over 1,100
ships, more than any other
builder during the war. During
its long history, Bethlehem
Steel produced the steel that
built the George Washington
Bridge, the Golden Gate Bridge,
Lincoln Tunnel, the Chrysler
Building, Rockefeller Center,
and the U.S. Supreme Court … to
name just a few. Times changed,
and in 2007, Sands Casino Resort
Bethlehem purchased the
Bethlehem property. Construction
began that spring, and the
casino opened on May 22, 2009,
featuring 3,000 slots and the
newest games, along with food
and entertainment.
The
Great Outdoors
Delaware River Canal Boats:
Float down the Delaware
Canal, a Registered National
Historic Landmark, behind a team
of mules on a replica of a
mule-drawn barge. Great fun for
the entire family, the trip
starts in historic downtown New
Hope and then travels through
history along the scenic Bucks
County countryside, experiencing
life along the Delaware Canal as
it was in the 1800s.
(Re-opening soon!) Fairways Golf and Country Club:
Fairways Golf and Country
Club, one of 16 courses in Bucks
County, is a public course with
country club conditions,
boasting bentgrass greens, tees
and fairways. Fairways is a very
challenging course. It is 4,503
yards in length; Par is 65;
Rating is 62.1; Slope is 104. Haycock Stables:
Haycock Stables specializes
in family trail rides lasting
from one hour to two hours. Open
year round (weather permitting),
the horses are well trained and
have been carefully selected to
give the best ride possible.
Rides follow trails located by
the lake in Lake Nockamixon
State Park.
Lost River Caverns:
In 1883, while a limestone
quarry operation was digging
where the parking lot now
stands, the entrance to the cave
was accidentally created. In
1930, handrails, lighting and
walkways were added, and the
cave was opened to the public.
The natural limestone cavern is
kept in its completely pristine
state, and does not house bats
or other animals. The five
picturesque cavern chambers have
an abundance of stalactites,
stalagmites, and other crystal
formations along with
fluorescent minerals. Moving
through the cavern is the Lost
River, whose clear waters
mysteriously originate from an
unknown source, then disappear
once more beneath the earth’s
surface. There is a lot to
discover in this magical land of
crystal formations where the
Lost River flows.
Nockamixon State Park:
The 5,283-acre Nockamixon State
Park is in the rolling hills of
scenic Bucks County. Tohickon
Creek, Three Mile Run and
Haycock Run feed the 1,450-acre
Lake Nockamixon, which is a rest
stop for migrating waterfowl and
a destination for boaters and
anglers.
Wining,
Dining & Shopping
Buckingham Valley Vineyards:
Buckingham Valley was one of the
first wineries started under
Pennsylvania’s Farm Winery Act
of 1968, which allowed wineries
to sell wine directly to the
public, if it was made from
Pennsylvania grown fruit. Today
Buckingham Valley is among the
largest of Pennsylvania’s one
hundred-plus wineries. The
winery started as a pipe-dream
in a dorm room at the University
of Pennsylvania back in the
50’s. Although the winery has
grown dramatically, it has kept
the laid back attitude set by
its founders: no budgets, no
quotas, no staff (just family
and friends), no distributors
(all wine is sold at the
winery), no guided tours
(self-guided only), and no
charge for visiting or tasting. Byers’ Choice Christmas Museum:
The Byers’ Choice Christmas
Museum, in Chalfont, is a
special treat for Caroler
enthusiasts. Reopened in
September 2000 with expanded
displays and attractions, you
can meander through festive
Christmas displays inhabited by
hundreds of Carolers and
Kindles. You can also watch
artisans handcrafting your
favorite figurines from the
observation deck, or shop in the
Gift Emporium which offers the
widest variety of Byers’ Choice
products anywhere.
Penn’s Purchase:
Penn’s Purchase is Bucks
County’s premiere outlet
shopping destination. From
fashion to food, fragrances to
furniture, shoes to stereos, the
Penn’s Purchase Factory Outlet
Stores offer shoppers 40 of the
best names in outlet shopping,
directly across the street from
Peddler’s Village.
Sand Castle Winery:
Sand Castle Winery is the
closest winery to Colonial
Woods. Nestled on the banks of
the Delaware River in historic
Bucks County, Pennsylvania, it
is the purveyor of world class
wines with a long and noble
heritage. Sand Castle’s
founders, Joseph and Paul Maxian,
were born and raised in
Bratislava, Czechoslovakia, a
region renowned for wine making
before even the Romans ruled the
world. The Maxians came to
Pennsylvania and claimed their
birthright – a centuries old
wine making art – and are proud
to introduce in America superior
quality, classic wines descended
from the finest European wine
making traditions.