The 500-acre Washington Crossing Historic Park (PA) hosts thousands of visitors every year, from local schoolchildren to visitors from around the …
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Mar 16, 2025
Park was great, and the guided tour made it even better. So much history and importance of this time. Our kids, 14 and 12 loved it as did we.Full review by Kevin E
Oct 4, 2024
My wife and I decided to stop at Washington Crossing Historic Park while on our way to Philadelphia, and we’re so glad we did! After crossing the Washington Crossing Bridge, we couldn't resist checki…Full review by dennise1964
Sep 29, 2024
Our tour guide, David, did an excellent job bringing history to life for us. We particularly liked seeing the replicas of the Durham boats used to transport the troops. We also enjoyed David’s sense …Full review by Janet M
Do any of the hikng paths accomodate a mobility scooter?
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The ones around the VC would, and you'd be able to cross the bridge and do the "PA side"....I'm not 100% sure of the path that led up the hill on the NJ side (we drove from the river up …
The ones around the VC would, and you'd be able to cross the bridge and do the "PA side"....I'm not 100% sure of the path that led up the hill on the NJ side (we drove from the river up to the VC.
i have mobility issues would i be able to get around with my scooter?
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Absolutely - the outdoor portion is very much accessible, and there's a ramp for getting into the visitor's center. The visitor's center is very much accessible, wide open spaces in the …
Absolutely - the outdoor portion is very much accessible, and there's a ramp for getting into the visitor's center. The visitor's center is very much accessible, wide open spaces in the interior. Enjoy!
If you watch from the bridge can you hear the narrative?
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Great question! First, the bridge is not closed for the December 11 crossing, just on Christmas Day. To be completely honest, we're not sure how well you can hear it. We place …
Great question! First, the bridge is not closed for the December 11 crossing, just on Christmas Day. To be completely honest, we're not sure how well you can hear it. We place speakers on the PA side of the river only, so it depends on everything from the wind direction to the volume of the people around you. Your best shot at seeing the crossing and hearing the narration would be to arrive early and get a spot near the bank on the PA side.
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