I think I can say I speak for mostly everyone when I say I'm finally glad winter is behind us. So put away the coats and the UGGS and bring out the shorts and flip flops, because the warm days are finally here. Speaking for most of the people who live up North I can say that winter here isn't what it is down South, and that a light jacket won't do it for the winter. So finally, when all the snow is gone there's a few more things that we can now plan for the summer ahead, things that you haven't thought of doing for months because it was just too darn cold. Even if you don't reside in Bucks County, like I do, you could still use some of these ideas to plan a great summer with your friends, boyfriends and girlfriends, and family; you can even bring along your dogs. Although some are not directly in Bucks county, they are still not a far ride for Ten great things that you can now add to your Summer Bucket List:
1. Six flags Great Adventure
A place where me and all of my friends went at least five times a summer and spent the day there until the doors were closed. For me an hour long car ride is totally worth it and with 4 friends stuck in a car doesn't sound that bad to me (as long as we are all in good moods).
2. Spend a Day at the New Jersey Shore
One of my favorite places to spend the summer is definitely the shore. Whether its walking down ocean city boardwalk or just laying on the beach. I especially recommend going down there on fourth of July, where every summer they have fireworks right over the water that are absolutely beautiful.
3. Peddlers Village
Maybe the winter light show is gone by now, but the town is still alive and it's a beautiful place to just walk around in and take Instagram worthy pictures.
4. Spend the night at Spruce Street Harbor Park
This idea could even turn into a day trip to center city, where at the end you just end it here and lay on hammocks under trees full of lights. Just keep in mind that this place does get busy and its sometimes hard to find a spot on the hammocks, but it is still a really nice place to hang out at after sundown.
5. Delsea Drive in Movies
I came here last summer with my boyfriend and it was a great experience, you just sit in the trunk of the car or bring lawn chairs with you and just tune your radio to the station they tell you and spend two hours under the stars watching a movie on a big screen. You can go on their website to find out the movies and the times, pack a couple blankets and be on your way!
6. Go canoeing in Core Creek Park
If you live anywhere near Core Creek Park you know the boat rentals that they do for so cheap you can't miss out on it. You can rent anything from a Kayak to a Canoe and give it back after spending an hour exploring the Lake. I will put this out there though, do not bring your phones into the boat or you might end up like me and drop your iPhone somewhere in the middle of the lake, other than that, I had a great time.
7. Go hiking at the Ringing Rocks
If you are into hiking, this would be a great trip for you, although this is a little further it is definitely worth the ride if you are looking to spend a day hiking and exploring the magical sounds of these rocks.
8. Magic Gardens in Philly
I have yet to go here but I am definitely planning on going this summer. But from what I've heard its a magical little place hidden in Philly in which you can walk around in and escape the outside world.
9. Goto a Phillies Game
For those sports fans who would rather spend the day at a stadium, I know that they have plenty of specials and discounts on tickets during the late and early summer, and even student specials as low as 15 dollars a ticket.
10. Have a picnic
This is honestly just a cute idea for any park or place near you where you can just set out a picnic blanket and bring homemade sandwiches and fruit to enjoy on a nice summery day. If making food isn't your thing, there's always a Wawa around the corner that will make it for you.
I hope that everyone got a couple of extra ideas for their summer bucket list because I know I did from writing this. Even if some of these are too far away for you, you can adjust and tweek them just a little bit to make your summer easier and more fun!
Have a great and warm summer everyone!
