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We are a family of 5 who travels together several times a year, but not always to destinations far, far away. Most of our trips have been to places within 2/3 hours of our home so as not to have the biggest memory of our trip be the travel. We took a big step a few summers ago by embarking on a 5-hour journey to Williamsburg, VA for a weeklong vacation, and thankfully it was a huge success. Since then, we have also done a 7 hour trip to Cape Cod and another 7 hour trip to Vermont. Our memories so far are good ones, and it has been fun to see more and more places in our region of the country, so who can ask for more than that?
Our Family's Travel Personality
adventurous, simple, spontaneous, easy_going
We Just Got Back From
The mountains of Vermont
Our Favorite Vacation Spot
Sea Isle City, NJ
Favorite Vacation Memory
Smuggler's Notch, Vermont; and also Water Country, Busch Gardens and Colonial Williamsburg, Va.
Worst Travel Moment With My Kids:
Oh God, I prefer to forget these things.
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Favorite fun activities for families near Doylestown, PA
Great ways to enjoy some fun family time while in Doylestown, PA.
425 Wells Road
Doylestown, Pennsylvania
Comment:
Great for kids, especially the 5-12 age bracket.
reviewed on: January 16 2010
"King-sized playground fun!"
Located in Doylestown's 108-acre family-oriented Central Park, Kid's Castle is a community-named, volunteer-built playground that'll amaze your kids. Our family lives about two minutes from this tremendous playspot, so we frequent it many times throughout the year. The kids (10, 8 and 4) burn off energy and act out all kinds of adventures here.Park in the paved parking lot (plenty of parking) and walk down the blacktopped path to the Castle. The kids will immediately spot the 8-story wooden structure complete with slides, PLENTY of climbing tunnels and crawl spaces, lookout spots, and opportunities to pretend you're running amok in a real castle.
Located around the big structure are other smaller play spaces for younger kiddos. There's sand, swings, interactive activities (like chimes you can ring), a section with stores kids can walk into so you can pretend to keep shop (the stores are named after real businesses in Doylestown), other climbing structures, smaller slides, ramps, monkey bars and more. Kids won't get bored! If you come with 2 adults, one can take a fitness walk along the paved walking trail, and there's also picnic areas (some covered) and water fountains. A smaller kid play area is up the hill for the parents who don't want the littlest ones getting lost in the castle. There are restrooms here as well. And they're not gross.
This playground is a terrific way to entertain the kids on a nice day. You don't pay a dime and the park is open everyday from dawn to dusk. The actual castle, however, closes after the first freeze in winter. There are also places to bike, soccer fields and tennis courts in case you're not entertained enough. So pop on your sneakers and get ready for adult-sized fun at a super kid-friendly playground! Sooo worth the trip!
1600 Meyer Way
Jamison, Pennsylvania
Comment:
Wonderful for the younger kids.
reviewed on: March 07 2011
"A Little Kid's Playground of Fun"
Visiting the Doylestown area? Looking for a fun place to take the kids that allows them to get some good old-fashioned running-around time? Then Meyer Way Community Park is the place for you. Located in Jamison PA, approximately 2 miles north of Bristol Road on Rte 263 (Old York Rd), and tucked in a neighborhood and next to the local Township Building, Meyer Way is a terrific little playground with all kinds of kid-friendly structures. Some of what you'll find here:*swings (regular and tire)
*a plethora of climbing structures of all sizes and shapes
*slides
*tunnels
*a pretend "train" to sit in and of course offer to drive
*a four-seat little car that the smaller tykes love to hop in
*a sturdy, very short zip-line for older kiddos
*poles, steering wheels, metal speaking tube
*plenty of running around space cushioned by wood chips
One of the best features of all comes during the warmer season (Memorial Day to Labor Day to be specific). The Splash Pole turns on for little ones who have brought their bathing suits to cool off and play in. My children just loved this feature. It operates in the afternoons and works on a timer, so after a few minutes it automatically shuts off. The kids think it's incredibly fun to be the one to go over and press the big button to turn it back on. There is room for parents to sit around the edge of the sprinkler area, as well as a pavilion with picnic tables nearby for shade, eating, relaxing and restrooms for that inevitable trip, too.
The whole park is comprised of 27 acres, so there is also room to walk or run or bike the 1.5 mile multi-use path. Lighted basketball courts are perfect for older ones looking for more action.
Basically there is something for everyone, complete with free concerts in the park during the summer months. If you're in the area, this park is certainly worth stopping at and taking in the fun.
5750 Upper York Road
Lahaska, Pennsylvania
Comment:
Great indoor activity for rainy days.
reviewed on: November 20 2009
"Fun place to lets the kids loose!"
We've been to Giggleberry Fair many times with our kids both on our own and as part of a birthday party setting. There is plenty for all ages to do. The place is set up with different rooms for different activities and ages. You can easily move from one area to another or just stay in one place. There's an arcade for the older set, as well as a giant climbing area loaded with (soft) balls to blast at your friends/siblings. There's also another room for more hands-on play involving water, wooden puzzles, a market, a stage, etc. Also, a large restored carousel operates in the open area when you enter -- which is great for all ages. It's a fun way to let the kids blow off some steam, and the adults can enjoy the quaintness of Peddler's Village surrounding Giggleberry, as well as dine at the wonderful restaurants nearby. Have fun!
170 Chapman Road
Doylestown, Pennsylvania
Comment:
What's not to like about a great park with trails, a lake and wildlife?
reviewed on: November 21 2009
"Peaceful Respite"
Peace Valley Park/Lake Galena is a great destination for just about anyone looking to spend time with nature. Lake Galena is a man-made lake offering excellent boating: you can rent paddleboats, sailboats and kayaks. The park has playgrounds, hiking, fishing, biking and 14 miles of trails for walking/running. Guided family nature walks are offered on Sunday afternoons and on summer evenings. Other programs include weekly birdwalks, moonlight hikes, singles walks and star watches. You can picnic or get out and get some air and spend some time with the family in the great outdoors. We go there a lot with the kids when they need some "outside time"!
3325 Creamery Road
New Hope, Pennsylvania
Comment:
Pick your own fruits and flowers.
reviewed on: November 21 2009
"A great Pick!"
In the mood for some fresh-picked fruit? Head on up to Solebury Orchards and you'll get the pick of the crop. I have been taking my children here for a few years now and I love the fact that you can get them up close and personal with the actual fruits they eat. Solebury Orchards began in 1985, and is located in the center of scenic Bucks County. The farm encompasses 70 acres where they harvest fruit, press cider and make applesauce. You can shop their market or (more fun for the kids): pick your own. Nothing like an afternoon picking blueberries or strawberries or apples to make great memories. They also offer group farm tours as well. Check their website for directions, as it can be a tad tricky to locate, but well worth it. Your only cost is for the fruit you pick.
Ringing Rocks Road
Upper Black Eddy, Pennsylvania
Comment:
Fascinating natural wonder.
reviewed on: January 15 2010
"This place rocks!"
Got a free morning or afternoon? Make the trip to Ringing Rocks Park. Just remember to bring your hammer! And a picnic lunch wouldn't be a bad idea either.Each year my kids and I make a trip to Ringing Rocks Park. It's just that neat of a place. The boulder field itself is a bit hard to find, so make sure to get accurate directions before you go and follow signs when you get there. It's a short little hike to the field, and then voila! A great big field of boulders! Just looking at them is an interesting sight. So different from the surrounding area, you can't help but wonder how in the world they got there and how long they've been there. And then you bring out your hammer and tap (not whack) the rocks and they really, truly ring! Your kids will love this part. They can climb all over the place and tap all sizes and shapes of rocks to make sounds. I have even taken my littlest guy when he was just a year or so. I had to climb with him, but we didn't go far and he liked banging the rocks too (who wouldn't) so it was fun for everyone. And bring a camera, as the pictures look terrific with such a cool-looking backdrop.
When you've had you fill of the rocks, walk back up to where you parked and there are picnic tables so you can sit and dine in the park. It makes for a great kid-friendly morning or afternoon and it is FREE! Stay for as long as your crew is interested and then go home. It's a unique natural playground you won't soon forget.
2 Walters Lane
Point Pleasant, Pennsylvania
Comment:
Roar (or float) downstream!
32 West Bridge Street
New Hope, Pennsylvania
Comment:
Ride the rails together.
reviewed on: November 28 2009
"Choo choose to ride at holidaytime."
My family has only ever gone on this train ride during the holidays when it becomes The North Pole Express. You ride the train with Santa and Mrs. Claus. You listen to a story (although it is hard to hear it over train acoustics), enjoy free hot (its actually warm) chocolate and cookies, and Santa comes around to all of the families on the train so that you can take pictures with him. They have holiday music as well. It's fun to do this with the kids, although keep in mind the temperament of your kids. Little ones who find it torture to sit still for the long ride might not enjoy it as much, but we have gone back at least 2 years now and it's fun.I'd also recommend the Return to the North Pole Express, which runs after the holidays so that you can take Santa and Mrs Claus back to the North Pole. Same type of deal without the refreshments. I can't remember if Santa comes to visit with each family on this one, but I think so. We liked this one b/c it wasn't as crowded and we went during the day when we had none of the commitments of the holidays to contend with. The kids liked it since it was a day trip and they could see out the windows. Nice for something to do after the holidays betw Christmas and New Years.
501 Churchville Lane
Southampton, Pennsylvania
Comment:
Discover the insects, rodents, amphibians, mammals, birds and more that live all around us.
reviewed on: November 20 2009
"Natural learning"
My daughter and I were just there tonight with her Girl Scout troop. We participated in one of their many special presentations which are open to the public. This one was a presentation about constellations in the Autumn sky. We saw slides in the building about what we would see when we went outside, and then we ventured out with our guides (Chris and Mike) and actually saw what we'd talked about by looking up in the sky. They even had a telescope set up so that we could all view Jupiter and it's moons! Educational even for the parents! When was the last time you looked at Jupiter? It was very educational for the girls and fun to then do a small campfire afterwards with marshmallows and cocoa.My kids have also been here on school trips to learn about Native Americans as well as plants and animals native to the area.
