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Each week, look to us for a recommendation on how to get away and take care of yourself for a little while. When you think of wineries and vineyards, you’re more likely to think of Napa, California, than Bucks County, Pennsylvania. But just over the Delaware is the Bucks County Wine Trail, which offers nine wineries in all. Visit just one winery, take your own self-driving tour of several wineries and vineyards, or enjoy a bus wine tour and let someone else do the driving. These are just a few of the options available in Bucks County’s wine country: Crossroads Vineyards and Winery 1853 Wrightstown Road, Washington Crossing, Pa. 215-493-6500 Established by the Carroll family in 2000, the award-…
Now that warmer weather is just around the corner, a trip to one of our area’s soothing day spas might be in order. You can order up a massage to chase the winter blues away, and then perhaps follow up with a mani/pedi or skin treatment to get ready for skin-revealing spring fashions. These are some of Patch’s picks for Central New Jersey spas that are worth the visit: Gentle Healing Wellness Spa, 1274 Cranbury/South River Road, Cranbury Located in a beautiful Victorian home, the Gentle Healing Wellness Spa provides massages, skin treatments and body care, waxing, aromatherapy and hand and …
Located just 12 miles south, the historic village of Allentown in Monmouth County offers a pleasant escape from Central New Jersey’s crowded malls and thoroughfares. Incorporated as a borough in 1889, the town’s shaded streets are lined with restaurants, boutiques and historic homes. Allentown offers a scenic and relaxing alternative to shopping at the mall. Looking to spend the day in Allentown? Then, try out some of Patch’s Allentown picks below. Necessities for the Heart, 28 South Main St. Touted as a shop for your “girly girl” side, Necessities for the Heart offers a broad selection of …
Tucked within the beautiful farmland of Bucks County, Pa., just west of the Delaware River, is Doylestown, Pa., a historic town that dates back to the mid-1700s. With its museums, vibrant downtown and parks just off US-202 and just over 30 miles from Princeton, Doylestown makes for a great day trip from Central New Jersey. Families with kids might want to start out the day at Central Park on Wells Road. At the park is the amazing Kids Castle, an eight-story-high wooden playground structure that children can climb and slide on. The park also has tennis and basketball courts, swings, picnic …
You don’t have to travel far to get away from it all. Sometimes all you need is a little time away from home in a new environment to rejuvenate and to enjoy some fun time with loved ones and family. In this week’s column, we look at three local hotels for a mini getaway: Princeton Marriott at Forrestal: Tucked away on 25 wooded acres just off the Route 1 Princeton corridor, the Princeton Marriott at Forrestal can be a great place to retreat to with your significant other for the weekend, or if you want to take the kids along, for a fun mini family vacation. The hotel offers a luxurious spa …
