Bucks County Sightseeing River

Bucks County Sightseeing River - See the beauty; canoe or kayak the waters in this natural playground.

Capture the beauty of Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania is a truly beautiful state. This area offers Tourism, an interesting history, natural scenery, vast farmlands, and is close to Philadelphia and New York City. Get away from the bustle of the big city. Your escape is only forty miles from New York City and about 75 miles from Manhattan.

The area is a favorite weekend getaway for New Yorkers and the people of Philadelphia, not to mention outdoor lovers. Bicycling, walking, and watersports are some of the things you can enjoy here. Drive the country roads and canoe the waterways. The beautiful fall colors are breathtaking. Bucks County Sightseeing River is a great place to go canoeing and kayaking.


Interesting facts:

*The novel The The Fires of Spring by James Michener takes place around Doylestown.
*M. Night Shyamalan's film Signs, starring Mel Gibson, takes place here.
*A scene from Stephen King's The The Stand is based nearby
*The "The Buddy Holly Story" began here.
*The film Something Evil by Steven Spielberg's, enjoys a Bucks County setting.

Football players from the area

* Bryan Scott - Buffalo Bills.
* Troy Vincent - Former Eagles and Dolphins.
* Patrick Kerney - Seattle Seahawks.
* Steve Slaton - Houston Texans.

Bucks County Sightseeing River is in the southeastern part of the state along the Delaware River. It is part of the Delaware Valley. It is one of the three original counties in Pennsylvania.

Bucks County Sightseeing River is near the place that George Washington crossed the Delaware to storm Trenton, New Jersey. This event was the turning point in the American War of Independence. Breath the history in this National Historic Landmark - the Washington Crossing Historic Park.

Several artists and writers have called this place home such as Bob Dylan, Margaret Mead, Pearl S. Buck, Oscar Hammerstein II, Stephen Sondheim, Moss Hart, James Michener, Dorothy Parker, S.J. Perelman, Stan and Jan Berenstain, Annie Haslam, and Jean Toomer. This is also home to James McBride, Joseph Renzetti, photographer Michael Barone, musician Gene Ween, and painter Christopher Wajda.

Check out the attractions including the shops and studios in Peddler's Village, Washington Crossing Historic Park, and Bucks County Sightseeing River.