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Bring your toddlers to meet Burt and Ernie at Sesame Place and then discover other great places for your tots in Bucks County.

You don’t have to go far to find fun things to do when you plan a family vacation to Bucks County, Pennsylvania. This large suburb of Philadelphia is conveniently located 75 miles from New York City and close to Trenton, New Jersey. In Bucks County, your family will see why it has a rich history and how that history continues today. Although many of the activities listed below are busiest in summer, the area has great weather in spring and fall, and even ski resorts in winter.  Call ahead to check hours of operation if you're traveling in the off-season.

Sesame Place
100 Sesame Road
Langhorne, PA 19047
215/752-7070
The ideal first theme park for children under 7, Sesame Place brings all your favorite characters out to play. Your family will have a great time enjoying family favorites like the rides at Elmo's World, Big Bird's Balloon Race, Sunny Day Carousel, Cookie Mountain, Ernie's Bounce Bed and a stroll down the Sesame Street Neighborhood. Also new for 2009 is the Count’s Splash Castle, a multi-level, interactive, 38,000-square-foot water castle which features over 90 play elements such as a 1,000 gallon eight-foot tipping bucket, hydro blasters, bubbler jets, multiple water slides and much more.  If possible, plan a visit midweek as weekends are extremely crowded.

Haycock Stables
1035 Old Bethlehem Rd
Perkasie, PA 18944-381
215/257-6271
For the little ones who dream about horses, take them to Haycock stables where they can hit the trails on a beautiful horse. They specialize in family trail rides guided through Nockamixon State Park. They offer mounts for all ages and if you have a favorite, you can request it when you make your reservation. Pony trail rides are also available. Rates for families are $40 per person and you must make a reservation in advance.

Giggleberry Fair at Peddler’s Village
Routes 202 & 263
Lahaska, Bucks County, PA
215/794-4000
Let your kids go wild at Giggleberry Fair, an indoor fun center that has video games, arcade games, play rooms, and rides. Your kids can tackle, Giggleberry Mountain, one of Pennsylvania's largest and most attractive obstacle course, they can fuel their creativity with Discovery Land, the interactive playground, and they can ride on the 1922 restored Grand Carousel. Prices are $14.99 for children and $12.99 for adults for access to Giggleberry Mountain, Discovery Land, and unlimited carousel rides.

Crayola Factory
30 Centre Square
Easton, PA 18042
800/747-0561
A great trip for your colorful kids, the Crayola Factory is a place where your kids can color to their heart’s content. Color, draw, and paint with the latest Crayola products, learn about the history of this creative product, and participate in dozens of interactive projects and activities. Admission for adults and children is $9.50, $9 for seniors, and children 2 and under are free. There also is a military discount for $8.50. Allow time to stroll around Easton, Pennsylvania, a restored mining town whose proud inhabitants have built a thriving downtown packed with bakeries, galleries and crafts shops. It's fun to see how loving care can bring life back to what were once poor miners' red brick row houses.

Silver Lake Nature Center
1306 Bath Road
Bristol, PA 19007
215/785-1177
Come out to see some natural beauty at the Silver Lake Nature Center. This 253-acre land has abundant foliage, rare plants and animals, and easy access to the wetlands and woodlands. Enjoy the beautiful landscape while participating in some fun outdoor activities like yoga, belly dancing lessons, kayaking, and nature walks.

Shady Brook Farm
931 Stony Hill Road
Yardley, PA 19067
215/968-6118
Visit one of the last working farms in Bucks County for some good family fun. You’ll get to pick your own crops, shop for fresh food in the Farm Market, pick out quality flowers and plants in the Garden Center, and take part in festivals that have hayrides, live music, and homemade ice cream.