Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park
New Jersey's longest park, the Delaware and
Raritan Canal State Park, runs through
Lambertville, allowing the banks of the
Delaware River to maintain their lush beauty.
The people of Lambertville exhibit a great
pride about their town, and with good reason.
Area Attractions
Bowman's Hill Wildflower Preserve
1635 River Rd
New Hope, PA 18938
Bowman's Hill Wildflower Preserve (BHWP) showcases an extraordinary diversity of plants native to Pennsylvania and the Delaware Valley region. The Preserve focuses exclusively on native plants, in distinction from botanical gardens that may include natives in their collections.
Hours: Open daily (seven days a week) year-round. (Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day.) The grounds are open from 8:30 a.m. to sunset, and the Visitor Center and Twinleaf Shop are open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Phone: 215-862-2924
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Churchville Park & Nature Center
501 Churchville Ln
Churchville, PA 18966
The mission of the Churchville Nature Center is to instill an awareness and appreciation of the natural world in all people through education, and to encourage responsible environmental stewardship with a commitment to the preservation of resources and wildlife habitat.
Hours: Visitor Center Hours: Tuesday - Sunday 10AM to 5PM
Closed Mondays; Nature Trails are open sunup to sundown every day.
Phone: 215-357-4005
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Ralph Stover State Park
Upper Black Eddy, PA 18972
Tohickon Creek flows through the 45-acre Ralph Stover State Park, making a scenic picnic area. The nearby High Rocks section of the park is a lovely overlook of the Tohickon Creek.
Phone: 610-982-5560
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Stover-Myers Mill Park
Bedminster Township,, PA
Stover-Myers Mill, which comprises 26 acres along the Tohickon Creek in Bedmnster Township on Dark Hollow Road and the creek in Pipersville. Originally, this mill started as a water-powered gristmill/sawmill and was later powered by steam. Owned by Jacob Stover in the early 1800's, the Stover-Myers Mill produced flour and animal feed for regional and local consumption.
Phone: 215-757-0571
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Tinicum Park
River Road
Erwinna, PA
Playgrounds
Picnicking
Hiking
Ball Fields
Boating
Fishing
Camping
Historic Features
Phone: 215-757-0571
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Tohickon Valley Park
Cafferty Road
Point Pleasant, PA
Playgrounds
Picnicking
Hiking
Swimming (in season)
Fishing
Tent/Cabin Camping
Phone: 215-297-0754
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Tyler State Park
101 Swamp Rd.
Newtown, PA 18940
Tyler State Park consists of 1,711 acres in Bucks County. Park roads, trails, and facilities are carefully nestled within the original farm and woodland setting. Neshaminy Creek meanders through the park, dividing the land into several interesting sections.
Phone: 215-968-2021
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Washington Crossing Historic Park
Washington Crossing, PA 18977
Washington Crossing Historic Park was founded in 1917 to perpetuate and preserve the site from which the Continental Army crossed the Delaware River. This purpose is achieved by interpreting the historical significance of this site for thousands of Park visitors each year through tours, exhibits and various special events. The spirit of the 1776 Crossing is recreated every year on Christmas Day when the annual reenactment of Washington Crossing the Delaware takes place on December 25. In this annual reenactment the visitor can see reenactors in Continental military dress cross the river in the replica Durham boats.
Hours: The Park is open Tuesday-Saturday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm & Sunday 12:00 to 5:00 pm. (Hours and tour availability are subject to change without notice.)
Phone: 215-493-4076
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