Bucks County and Nearby New Jersey Things to Do

Chestnut Street is perfect for window shopping. With plenty of great stores, such as Boyd's, Maron Chocolates and Shops at Liberty Place, you can lose track of time. Not only are there a lot of stores, a 10 block section has be... more

Known as the oldest residential street in the country, Elfreth's Alley boasts nearly 30 houses dating from the early 18th to 19th centuries, most generally middle-class homes of merchants and small businessmen. The colonial lo... more

In 1789, Library Hall became the first library which opened to the public, the predecessor to the Library of Congress. The hall was refurbished during the 1950s and today holds an excess of books from the Philosophical Hall col... more

There's a place at the bar for everyone here. Dawson Street, as locals warmly refer to it, prides itself on serving nothing but the best micro brews both hand-pumped or in bottles. Enjoy a variety of Yards, a beer originated in... more

Jake's has held a comfortable position in Manayunk for more than ten years. Come and sip cocktails before or after dinner in its quaint storefront bar that overlooks Main Street. Though the menu consists of specialties such as... more

The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts is the new home of the Philadelphia Orchestra. Accommodated within the center is Verizon Hall for orchestral presentations, the Perelman Theater for chamber music concerts, Innovation S... more

Simple elegance and classic cocktails make Happy Rooster one of Philadelphia's most popular martini bars. Add in white-tuxedoed bartenders and waiters and one almost feels like being on the set for Casablanca. Though the bar is... more

The Manayunk Brewery & Restaurant features live music regularly and a Sunday jazz brunch. The gourmet menu features crab and lobster appetizers and the most notable side dish is the creamy, subtle Garlic Mashed Potatoes. Comple... more

Café Zesty prepares Mediterranean cuisine influenced by the Greek and Italian culinary traditions. All dishes can be prepared in either fashion, or simply charbroiled. Appetizers include portabello mushrooms stuffed with Gorgon... more

Neon beer signs, car parts, narrow booths and outrageous drinking decorate this watering hole. A large jazz selection on the jukebox. What this joint lacks in sophistication and décor, its crowd more than makes up for in unpret... more