Lighthouse Retreat Guidebook
Sightseeing
This 42-acre sculpture garden-museum-arboretum is beautifully
landscaped with over 300 contemporary sculptures and six indoor art
galleries. Walk around, discover statues hidden in unexpected
places, have lunch at the cafe or restuarant, sit by the lake, and
marvel at the resident peacocks. Enjoyment for the entire family!
Reserved Time Slot May be Required
Distance: 12 min
www.groundsforsculpture.org
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80 Sculptors WayThis 42-acre sculpture garden-museum-arboretum is beautifully
landscaped with over 300 contemporary sculptures and six indoor art
galleries. Walk around, discover statues hidden in unexpected
places, have lunch at the cafe or restuarant, sit by the lake, and
marvel at the resident peacocks. Enjoyment for the entire family!
Reserved Time Slot May be Required
Distance: 12 min
www.groundsforsculpture.org
At this Sesame Street-inspired theme park, children and adults can
enjoy rides, shows, water play, character meet-and-greets and much
more. It's a full day adventure at Sesame Place.
SIX FLAGS GREAT ADVENTURE
Six Flags Amusement Parks are known for their expansiveness and
practically endless fun. This one, known locally as "Great Adventure,"
is massive and consists of three separate parks: (1) Great Adventure
Amusement Park filled with rides, games, shows and more; (2) Wild
Safari, a drive-thru zoo experience; and (3) Hurricane Harbor Water
Park, the perfect way to cool off. Prepare for an all-day experience.
Timed Entry May Be Required
Distance: 18 min
https://sesameplace.com/philadelphia/
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Sesame Place
100 Sesame RdAt this Sesame Street-inspired theme park, children and adults can
enjoy rides, shows, water play, character meet-and-greets and much
more. It's a full day adventure at Sesame Place.
SIX FLAGS GREAT ADVENTURE
Six Flags Amusement Parks are known for their expansiveness and
practically endless fun. This one, known locally as "Great Adventure,"
is massive and consists of three separate parks: (1) Great Adventure
Amusement Park filled with rides, games, shows and more; (2) Wild
Safari, a drive-thru zoo experience; and (3) Hurricane Harbor Water
Park, the perfect way to cool off. Prepare for an all-day experience.
Timed Entry May Be Required
Distance: 18 min
https://sesameplace.com/philadelphia/
Six Flags Amusement Parks are known for their expansiveness and
practically endless fun. This one, known locally as "Great Adventure,"
is massive and consists of three separate parks: (1) Great Adventure
Amusement Park filled with rides, games, shows and more; (2) Wild
Safari, a drive-thru zoo experience; and (3) Hurricane Harbor Water
Park, the perfect way to cool off. Prepare for an all-day experience.
Timed Entry May Be Required
Distance: 18 min
https://sesameplace.com/philadelphia/
Distance: 10 min
https://www.princeton.edu
Timed Entry May Be Required
Distance: 30 min
https://www.sixflags.com/greatadventure
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Six Flags Great Adventure
1 Six Flags BlvdSix Flags Amusement Parks are known for their expansiveness and
practically endless fun. This one, known locally as "Great Adventure,"
is massive and consists of three separate parks: (1) Great Adventure
Amusement Park filled with rides, games, shows and more; (2) Wild
Safari, a drive-thru zoo experience; and (3) Hurricane Harbor Water
Park, the perfect way to cool off. Prepare for an all-day experience.
Timed Entry May Be Required
Distance: 18 min
https://sesameplace.com/philadelphia/
Distance: 10 min
https://www.princeton.edu
Timed Entry May Be Required
Distance: 30 min
https://www.sixflags.com/greatadventure
Tucked away in the historic Hamilton Square, these grounds provide a serene, idyllic outdoor garden locale. For Impressionist painting connoisseurs, nature lovers and garden enthusiasts alike, the Sayen House and Gardens is a paradise.
14 mins away
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Sayen House og garðar
155 Hughes DrTucked away in the historic Hamilton Square, these grounds provide a serene, idyllic outdoor garden locale. For Impressionist painting connoisseurs, nature lovers and garden enthusiasts alike, the Sayen House and Gardens is a paradise.
14 mins away
Princeton is one of the oldest universities in the US and is regarded as one of the world’s most illustrious higher education institutions. Princeton, which is consistently ranked among the world’s top 10 universities, is renowned for its campus’ park-like beauty as well as some of its landmark buildings, designed by some of America’s most well-known architects.
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Princeton Háskóli
Princeton is one of the oldest universities in the US and is regarded as one of the world’s most illustrious higher education institutions. Princeton, which is consistently ranked among the world’s top 10 universities, is renowned for its campus’ park-like beauty as well as some of its landmark buildings, designed by some of America’s most well-known architects.
Places for Kids
At this local farm, families can enjoy pick-your-own fruits and veggies,
children's activities and games, farm animals and festivals on the
weekend. The farm store is filled with fresh produce and locallysourced
goodies, include freshly made apple cider donuts. There is also
a winery for the adults. Terhune often has live music on the weekends.
DIstance: 8 min
https://www.terhuneorchards.com
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Terhune Orchards
330 Cold Soil RdAt this local farm, families can enjoy pick-your-own fruits and veggies,
children's activities and games, farm animals and festivals on the
weekend. The farm store is filled with fresh produce and locallysourced
goodies, include freshly made apple cider donuts. There is also
a winery for the adults. Terhune often has live music on the weekends.
DIstance: 8 min
https://www.terhuneorchards.com
Bring your own hammer to strike the boulder field in the 123-acre Ringing Rocks Park and hear them ring like a bell! Also, be sure to pack a picnic and check out Bucks County's largest waterfall. Nearby Ralph Stover State Park is only 1 of 3 state-run rock climbing areas in Pennsylvania.
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Ringing Rocks County Park
Ringing Rocks RoadBring your own hammer to strike the boulder field in the 123-acre Ringing Rocks Park and hear them ring like a bell! Also, be sure to pack a picnic and check out Bucks County's largest waterfall. Nearby Ralph Stover State Park is only 1 of 3 state-run rock climbing areas in Pennsylvania.
Exciting places - 40 minutes or more away
Jenkinson’s Boardwalk offers a wide range of fun and exciting activities for the whole family! Whether you’re visiting for the day, the weekend or the entire summer… there are a number of things to do, including an aquarium, arcades and Sweet Shop all year long.
55 mins away
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Jenkinson's Boardwalk
300 N Ocean AveJenkinson’s Boardwalk offers a wide range of fun and exciting activities for the whole family! Whether you’re visiting for the day, the weekend or the entire summer… there are a number of things to do, including an aquarium, arcades and Sweet Shop all year long.
55 mins away
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania’s largest city, is notable for its rich history, on display at the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall (where the Declaration of Independence and Constitution were signed) and other American Revolutionary sites. Also iconic are the steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, immortalized by Sylvester Stallone’s triumphant run in the film "Rocky", and much more.
50 mins
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Philadelphia
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania’s largest city, is notable for its rich history, on display at the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall (where the Declaration of Independence and Constitution were signed) and other American Revolutionary sites. Also iconic are the steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, immortalized by Sylvester Stallone’s triumphant run in the film "Rocky", and much more.
50 mins
Ráðhús New York
New York City - the list of things to do is countless.
55-70 mins