Things To Do In Horsham, Hatboro, Ambler and North Wales! 
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ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT
Philadelphia Museum
of Art This museum is among the largest and most important in the United
States. Picasso, Braque, Duchamp, Dali and Miro are all included in the
museum's contemporary collection. Holdings also include the most important
collection in the world of Philadelphia artist Thomas Eakins.
Rodin Museum This museum houses the
largest collection of French sculptor Auguste Rodin's work outside of France.
One of the greatest sculptors of the modern era he became known for his uncanny
ability to convey movement and to show the inner feelings of the men and women
he portrayed.
Barnes
Foundation Dr. Albert C. Barnes established The Barnes Foundation in
1922 to, "promote the advancement of education and the appreciation of the fine
arts," with a special focus on providing access to arts education. The
collection includes work by Henri Rousseau, Modigliani, Renoir, Cezanne, Monet
and Peter Paul Reubens. The Foundation is also world renowned for it's
arboretum and gardens.
Opera
Company of Philadelphia 2005 will mark the acclaimed Opera Philly's 30th
anniversary season. The company performs in one of America's oldest concert
halls, a beautiful open-horseshoe shaped, 2,897-seat auditorium known for its
excellent sightlines, warm acoustics and a half-ton crystal chandelier hanging
from the ceiling. The Academy stage has hosted the likes of Maria Callas,
Enrico Caruso, Luciano Pavarotti, and Joan Sutherland.
Pennsylvania Ballet Founded in 1963,
Pennsylvania Ballet has been at the forefront of dance in America and is widely
regarded as one of the premier ballet companies in the nation. Known for a
diverse classical repertoire with a Balanchine backbone, versatile dancers with
energy and exuberance are the company's enduring signatures
Philadelphia Orchestra The Philadelphia
Orchestra is now in its 104th season with Christoph Eschenbach as its seventh
music director. In the summer it performs a series of acclaimed outdoor
concerts amidst the greenery of Philadelphia's Fairmount Park.
Philadelphia Theater Company PTC
is dedicated to presenting the Philadelphia and world premieres of major works
by contemporary playwrights with an emphasis on American drama. World premieres
have included Terrence McNally's Tony Award-winning "Master Class".
James A. Michener Art
Museum This museum is dedicated to preserving, interpreting and
exhibiting the art and cultural heritage of the Bucks County region. The museum
is named for Doylestown's most famous son, the Pulitzer-Prize winning writer
and supporter of the arts.
Abington Art
Center The AAC is an innovative arts center with a nationally recognized
sculpture garden and gallery displaying contemporary art. Located in historic
Alverthorpe Manor, admission is free.
Glencairn Museum Glencairn Museum
educates visitors about the history of religion using art and artifacts from a
variety of time periods. Religious life through the ages is presented by means
of a remarkable collection that illuminates the world's varied religions.
Roth Farm Living History
Museum The Roth Living Farm Museum is dedicated to providing historical
information on farming practices with an emphasis on the early-American farming
that was the original use of this property. Depending on the season, visitors
can see sheep shearing, milking, plowing, planting demonstrations; antique
equipment displays as well as participate in hands-on activities such as
cast-iron stove cooking, butter and cheese making and of course meet the
resident draft horses, cattle, sheep, goats, and chickens.
Lily Langtree Theater Beautiful
Victorian-style theatre, with lavish antique décor present a glittering
90-minute Las Vegas style revues featuring some of the best singers, dancers,
and comedians from Los Angeles and New York.
Keswick Theater A 1,300 seat
renovated, acoustically superb 1928 Vaudeville house. Enjoy headliner acts,
theatrical performances and top name entertainers.
Pottstown Symphony
Orchestra Since 1964, the Pottstown Symphony has sustained a fully
professional symphonic orchestra performing classical, holiday and pop concerts
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SPORTS AND RECREATION
Horsham Township
Parks Horsham Township residents are fortunate to have one of the
largest park systems in Montgomery County. The Horsham Park System contains
more than 814 acres in 46 sites ranging from community parks to neighborhood
parks to open space.
Hatboro Recreation Hatboro
has 5 public parks, a public swimming pool, public golf course and courts for
every kind of sport from basketball to tennis.
Hatboro Sports
teams Join a team and play in an organized league. Kids to seniors,
there's a team for every age and every sport.
Borough of Ambler Parks 4 parks
and a playing field include beautiful Ambler Borough Park, which has won
accolades from environmental groups for its untouched ecosystem. Knight Park
even has bocce ball courts.
Tyler State
Park Just outside of Horsham, this is a beautiful 1711-acre park. Roads,
trails, and facilities are carefully nestled within a historic farm and
woodland setting.
Montgomery
County Parks The park system operates an extensive network of parks,
playgrounds, hiking trails and recreation facilities throughout the
County.
Hiking Trails in
Montgomery County Hike in scenic splendor on more than 160 miles of
trail. Montgomery County is dedicated to preserving its remaining open
space.
Philadelphia
Eagles The championship NFL Eagles play at state-of-the-art Lincoln
Field. Opened during the 2003 season, it is the finest NFL stadium in
use.
Philadelphia Phillies The
Phillies have been playing professional baseball in Philly since 1893. In 2004,
the team moved to Citizen's Bank Park, a brand new, spectacular, world-class
stadium.
Philadelphia
76ers The NBA 76ers play pro basketball at the Wachovia Center. Formerly
known as the Nationals, they are one of the original NBA teams.
Philadelphia Flyers The Flyers
play NHL hockey at the Wachovia Center. The team's theme song is Kate Smith's
"God Bless America" which is played before home games.
Philadelphia Wings Philly's newest sports
sensation is pro lacrosse. Considered the nation's oldest sport, the Wings play
in the NLL (National Lacrosse League).
Philadelphia Kixx The Kixx are a member of
the Major Indoor Soccer League. Home games are played at the First Union
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SHOPPING
Main Street
Hatboro Hatboro has a charming downtown shopping district. Set along a
classic small town main street, it offers unique shops with personal
service.
Ambler
Main Street With quaint shops boasting unique items and cozy
restaurants, downtown Ambler is the nostalgic, walkable main street of your
memory.
King of Prussia
Mall This is the largest mall on the East Coast and best of all there's
no sales tax on clothing in Pennsylvania.
Rittenhouse
Square Center city Philadelphia is the place to go for upscale shopping.
Bordered by hotels and historic hotels-turned-apartment buildings, Rittenhouse
Square is the crux of Philly's luxe shopping neighborhood.
Montgomery Mall
Shopping mall anchored by a Macy's, Sears and Strawbridge's. Montgomery
Mall is conveniently located at the intersections of Routes 309 &
202.
Willow
Grove Park Three levels of shopping including Bloomingdale's,
Strawbridge's and Sears in an atmosphere reflecting a turn-of-the-century
amusement park. Open 7 days a week from 10:00 AM to 9:30 PM. |
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DINING
Otto's
Brauhaus The finest German restaurant in the area is located right in
Horsham. Beer tastings every Wednesday night feature selections of imported
German beer.
Montgomery
County Dining Whatever you crave, from family fare to four-star cuisine,
you'll be able to fine a restaurant that satisfies you.
Joseph
Ambler Inn Fine food dished up in an historic setting. Enjoy regional
specialties served in a stone bank barn more than 200 years old.
Philadelphia
Dining From haute cuisine to Philly's famed cheese-steak sandwiches,
from good home cooked American grub to ethnic and international specialties,
the Philly area is a foodies delight.
Davios Philadelphia Serving breakfast,
lunch and dinner in the historic Provident Bank Building just off of
fashionable Rittenhouse Row. Considered one of Philly's best restaurants, prime
dry-aged steaks and cutting-edge Northern Italian Cuisine are
specialties
Cheese
Steak Corner Philadelphia's signature sandwich was the invention of the
late hot-dog vendor Pat Olivieri. At Pat's King of Steaks, the birthplace of
the cheese-steak, or across the street at the competition Geno's, go for the
taste that Philadelphia celebrates. |
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SPECIAL ATTRACTIONS
Southeast
Pennsylvania Special Attractions From museums and historical sites to
recreational opportunities and fun family attractions, this part of the
Keystone State is rich with pleasure.
National Constitution
Center Dedicated to increasing public understanding and appreciation for
the Constitution, its history and its contemporary relevance, this is an
interactive, interpretive facility. The Center tells the story of the U.S.
Constitution through more than 100 multimedia exhibits, photographs,
sculptures, text, film and artifacts.
Liberty Bell and Independence
Hall Tradition tells of a chime that changed the world on July 8, 1776
when the Liberty Bell rang out from the tower of Independence Hall summoning
citizens to hear the first public reading of the Declaration of Independence.
View the bell in famed Independence Hall, the birthplace of our
democracy.
Betsy Ross
House Tour this historic home where Betsy Ross sewed the first American
flag.
Valley Forge Under the
command of George Washington, Valley Forge is where the colonial army spent six
months training to become the fighting force that defeated the British and
secured this nation's independence.
Philadelphia Historic
Sites As the cradle of the US democracy, Philadelphia and its environs
are rich in sites that created this nation.
Philadelphia Zoo The nation's oldest zoo
includes a children's zoo, the Carnivore Kingdom featuring jaguars, snow
leopards and cheetahs and the open air aviary, Parrot Paradise, that keep city
dwellers in touch with the wild.
Historic Hatboro Hatboro
has many historic buildings and sites related to the revolutionary war. Visit
the Moland House where it is said that Betsy Ross's first flag flew and Graeme
Park, the site of the only remaining residence of a colonial Pennsylvania
Governor.
Christmas
Past Village View a fantastic and varied array of Christmas items,
lighted houses, ornaments, collectables and more. Open year round. |
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What famous example of post-colonial architecture is modeled after the palace of the Duke of Leinster in Ireland?
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The White House in Washington, D.C., begun in 1792 and burned by the British in 1814, was rebuilt in 1818 and restored in 1951.
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