Residents can enjoy hiking or horseback riding. Bike through covered bridges or enjoy one of the many beautiful parks. Active, outdoor fun just comes naturally in Bucks.

Areas of Interest Include:

• Doylestown - Historic Buildings and Homes, Shops and Restaurants
• New Hope - Life on the Delaware River in a quaint town of Shops, Art Galleries, Antique Galleries and Restaurants
• The Delaware River - Recreation, Fishing and Hiking

In the heart of Chester County lies:

Marsh Creek State Park, complete with biking trails, public pool, hiking trails, horse back riding, electric and sail boating plus fishing. Outdoor enthusiasts can also visit

Valley Forge National Park, which is situated in both Chester and Montgomery County. Visit this national treasure for an American history lesson as well as riding trails, kite flying, hiking, biking, roller blading, and picnics.

The historic Brandywine River Valley which leaves city life where it finds it... just a short drive away. Visitors come to enjoy the cultural treasures, the beautiful scenery, the food and country casual way of life. Come enjoy our world class attractions and settle in a bit. You'll find we are a great place from which to strike out, explore and discover the past and the future.

Other points of interest in the Chester County area include:

• The Main Line
• Longwood Gardens, a botanical wonderland offering seasonal displays,
  accompanied by other types of cultural events.
• Kennett Square, "The mushroom capitol of the world"
• Lancaster County, offering Amish shopping, farmer's markets, and crafts
• Reading, the outlet capitol of the world.

• Superb academic institutions - Home to Villanova University, Widener College, Swarthmore University and Neumann College
• 49 unique municipalities
• A highly skilled and educated workforce
• A superb geographic location
• Wonderful proximity to Center City Philadelphia, New York, Wilmington, Baltimore and Washington D.C.

• Brandywine Battlefield Park - Chadds Ford
• Brandywine River Museum - Chadds Ford
• William Penn Landing Site - Chester
• Ridley Creek State Park - Edgmont Twp.
• The Grange Estate - Haverford Twp.
• 1696 Thomas Massey House - Marple Township
• Delaware County Institute of Science - Media
• Tyler Arboretum - Lima
• Morton Homestead - Morton
• Springfield Heritage Museum - Springfield
• Governor Printz Park - Essington

Areas and Towns of Interest Include:

• Ambler - Quaint Town with Shopping and Restaurants
• Conshohocken - Restaurants and Nightlife
• Evansburg State Park
• Fort Washington State Park - The 493 acre State Park offers a simple way to experience nature and history. Over 190 types of birds, 30 mammal species, 16 types of fish, 300 vanities of wildflowers and 37 types of trees (some over 375 years old).
• The Main Line - The Towns of Ardmore, Bryn Mawr, Gladwyne and Wayne anchor the area that was developed originally as a Philadelphian's vacation getaway. It is a vital hub of suburban Philadelphia life.

• Hope Lodge - Fort Washington
• Mill Grove - Audubon
• Peter Wentz Farmstead - Worcester
• Pennypacker Mills - Schwenksville
• Pottsgrove Manor - Pottstown
• Valley Forge National Park - Valley Forge