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Bucks County is ideally located 25 miles from Philadelphia and 75 miles from New York City.
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9 HISTORIC MAIN STREETS
DOYLESTOWN
IN BUCKS COUNTY
Doylestown was founded when William Doyle built a tavern on the corner of Main and State Streets. Today, it is a hip home to the magnificent Fonthill Castle, Moravian Pottery & Tile Works, Mercer Museum, Michener Art Museum, historic County Theater and a vibrant downtown with an array of boutique shops, restaurants, bars and breweries.
DUBLIN
Just outside of Perkasie lies the Borough of Dublin, home to Dublin Town Center. This vibrant destination includes The Station, a modern food hall and culinary hub; The Square, a restored factory featuring food, drinks, and local makers; and The Plaza, which offers additional shopping and dining experiences.
NEWTOWN
Founded by William Penn in 1684, Newtown remains one of Bucks County’s most historic downtowns. Grab dinner at the elegant Mélange on Sycamore, sip on delicious craft cocktails at Triple Sun Spirits Co. and then see a show at the centuries old Newtown Theatre. Minutes away is 1,711-acre Tyler State Park.
NEW HOPE
This small river town was named the #1 Small Town for Arts and Culture in the Nation by Travel + Leisure and is home to the Bucks County Playhouse and a vibrant waterfront dining scene, including steak and seafood at Oldestone. After dinner, enjoy craft cocktails, live entertainment, and a lively nightlife scene throughout town. Stay at luxury hotels like River House at Odette’s and Ghost Light Inn or unwind at one of the area’s charming bed & breakfasts.
PERKASIE
This small town is home to America's Oldest Tree Lighting. Take a brewery crawl at Free Will Brewing Company, Van Lieus Brewing, Mystic Ways Brewing and The Ram. For the family, tour the nearby historic landmark, the Pearl S. Buck House, former home of the award-winning author.
QUAKERTOWN
Step back in time with a walk down West Broad Street in Quakertown. Stop in The Trolley Barn Public Market to find fresh seasonal food and craft beverages. Grab a microbrew at The Proper Brewing and McCoole's at the Historic Red Lion Inn or see an outdoor concert at the Univest Performance Center.
SELLERSVILLE
Pop over to Sellersville for dinner and an overnight stay at the Washington House Hotel before seeing a national act at the Sellersville Theater.
YARDLEY Newtown
BRISTOL
Quakertown
This blast-from-the-past riverside town with its renovated docks for boaters was recognized as a “Rising Hot Spot” by Philadelphia Magazine. Bristol Borough is home to the award-winning Bristol Riverside Theatre, The King George II Inn and Grundy Museum, along with unique shops and restaurants. Bristol
Situated along the Delaware Canal, this walkable downtown offers an array of shopping, unique restaurants and breweries. Stroll past the historic library on Lake Afton or check out one of the Underground Railroad stops. Head to Vault Brewing Company for a seasonal brew or walk down Main Street to Panna Gelateria for espresso and gelato.
For more, go to VisitBucksCounty.com/Towns
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WAYS TO EXPERIENCE
TOUR THE BACKROADS
CASTLES & CULTURE
& COVERED BRIDGES
Bucks County is home to not one, but four castles! Three of which were built by the late archaeologist and philanthropist Henry Chapman Mercer. Marvel at their architecture and learn their history.
FONTHILL CASTLE
@sarah.castillo – Fonthill Castle Fonthill Castle
Tour the 44 rooms of this architectural masterpiece built by Doylestown’s own Henry Chapman Mercer. The entire castle is designed with homemade tiles and filled with 6,000 books and 18 fireplaces!
KIDS CASTLE
A fantastic playground in Central Park, Doylestown, this wooden castle is complete with several slides, swings, a treehouse and a rocket ship for ages 5-12, a smaller play area for children 2-5 and two new inclusive play areas that meet the needs of children with a variety of abilities.
Loux Covered Bridge
Cabin Run, Pipersville Erwinna, Erwinna Frankenfield, Erwinna Knecht's, Riegelsville Loux, Pipersville Mood's, Perkasie Pine Valley, New Britain Schofield Ford, Newtown Sheard's Mill, Quakertown South Perkasie, Perkasie Uhlerstown, Upper Black Eddy Van Sant, New Hope
MERCER MUSEUM Uhlerstown Covered Bridge
To explore more, go to VisitBucksCounty.com/CoveredBridges
Six floors of more than 50,000 artifacts from America’s Industrial Revolution are on display at this castle along the Mercer Mile.
MORAVIAN POTTERY & TILE WORKS
Mercer built this factory that still operates today as a “working history” museum that produces handmade tiles and mosaics.
Mercer Museum
Read more at VisitBucksCounty.com/Castles
Frankenfield Covered Bridge
@juanvidalphotography – Schofield Ford
Moravian Pottery & Tile Works
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AWESOME THINGS
TO DO WITH KIDS Giggleberry Fair
• See new heights at Aerial Adventure Park at Hellerick’s Adventure Farm & Mini Golf, Doylestown and Tree Trails Adventures, Trevose • Discover nature at Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve, New Hope
Co l eman Hay Farm
• Climb to the top of Bowman’s Hill Tower at Washington Crossing Historic Park, Washington Crossing • Watch your kids learn and play at the Bucks County Children’s Museum, New Hope • Satisfy your sweet tooth by stopping at the creameries along the Bucks County Ice Cream Trail • Go tubing at Bucks County River Country, Point Pleasant • Check out children’s theater at the Bucks County Playhouse in New Hope, Bristol Riverside Theatre or Newtown Theatre
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@lifewitherikah_ – Shady Brook Farm
• Cast magical spells and mix potions at The Cloak and Wand in Peddler's Village • Catch a movie at the County Theater, Doylestown • Scale the walls of Doylestown Rock Gym & Adventure Center, Doylestown • Explore the obstacles at Giggleberry Fair in Peddler’s Village Sesame Place® Philadelphia
• Inspire your little artists at the Michener Art Museum, Doylestown • Climb, slide and play at Kids Castle, Doylestown • Marvel at the Mercer Museum and Fonthill Castle, Doylestown • Create your own tile at Moravian Pottery & Tile Works, Doylestown
Van Sant Historic Airfield
• Ride aboard the New Hope Railroad or peddle along the New Hope Rail Bike Experience, New Hope
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• Kayak or paddle board at Core Creek Park, Langhorne, Nockamixon State Park, Quakertown, Tyler State Park, Newtown, or Peace Valley Park, Doylestown. • Step back in time at Pennsbury Manor, Morrisville and the African American Museum of Bucks County, Langhorne • Make music at Ringing Rocks Park, Upper Black Eddy • Cuddle with unique farm animals at Ross Mill Pig Farm, Jamison, Bucks County Alpacas, Perkasie and Coleman Hay Farms, Chalfont • Dine with Elmo & Friends at Sesame Place® Philadelphia, Langhorne • Picnic under the planes at Van Sant Historic Airfield, Erwinna
For more Family Fun, go to VisitBucksCounty.com/Kids @erlandatafa – Kid’s Castle
@seek.discover.play – Ringing Rocks County Park
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BEAUTIFUL BUCKS COUNTY
EXPERIENCE THE BEAUTY OF
GARDENS & ARBORETUMS
OUTDOOR ADVENTURE Lake Nockamixon
Pet Friendly!
Churchville Nature Center
Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preser ve
Planning a trip to Bucks County with your four-legged friend? Discover dog-friendly spots in Bucks County.
Peace Valley Lavender Farm
@golden_doggie_auggie – New Hope Riverfront
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Find all the stops at VisitBucksCounty.com/Gardens
Find all the stops at VisitBucksCounty.com/OutdoorAdventure
Tyler State Park
High Rocks Vista
Burpee Gardens
Andalusia Historic House, Gardens & Arboretum
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CELEBRATE WITH
BUCKS COUNTY ALE TRAIL
WINE & SPIRITS Explore Bucks County’s vast vineyards and delicious distilleries. Take a tour to sip and see them all. Crossing Vineyards & Winery
WIN FREE PRIZES! Get the free mobile passport and check in at breweries to earn points toward FREE prizes like hats, t-shirts and hoodies.
Buckingham Valley Vineyards
Boo’s Firehouse Tavern
For more wine and spirits, go to VisitBucksCounty.com/WineAndSpirits
Geronimo Brewing
Ashlynn Distillery
Triple Sun Spirits
@martensita – Free Will Brewing
Odd Logic Brewing Co.
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WHERE TO STAY Get cozy in one of Bucks County’s many bed & breakfasts and boutique hotels situated on sprawling farms, off country roads and in charming downtowns. Or stay at the many contemporary, affordable hotels near major attractions. You’ll also find plenty of charming short-term rentals, perfect for travelers looking for a little extra space and a home-away-from-home feel.
River House at Odette’s
BED & BREAKFASTS, INNS AND BOUTIQUE LODGING
1740 House, Lumberville 1870 Wedgwood Inn of New Hope Aaron Burr House Inn, New Hope Ash Mill Farm, Holicong Black Bass Hotel & Restaurant, Lumberville Bridgeton House, Upper Black Eddy Bucks County Cottage on the Delaware, Yardley Carriage House of New Hope Carversville Inn, Carversville Doylestown Inn, Doylestown Fox and Hound Bed & Breakfast, New Hope Galvanized America Inn and Art Gallery, Pipersville Ghost Light Inn, New Hope Golden Pheasant Inn & Restaurant, Erwinna Golden Plough Inn, Lahaska Hargrave House Bed & Breakfast, Doylestown HollyHedge Estate, New Hope Logan Inn, New Hope Olivia’s Bridge Street Inn, New Hope Pineapple Hill Inn Bed & Breakfast, New Hope Plumsteadville Inn, Pipersville Porches on the Towpath Bed & Breakfast, New Hope The Brick Hotel, Newtown The Inn at Barley Sheaf Farm, Holicong The Inn at Bowman’s Hill, New Hope The Inn at Fox Briar Farm, Doylestown The Mansion Inn, New Hope The Temperance House, Newtown River House at Odette’s, New Hope Washington House Hotel & Restaurant, Sellersville
HOTELS
Bridgeton House
Ghost Light Inn
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Golden Pheasant Inn
Candlewood Suites Bensalem – Philadelphia Comfort Inn, Feasterville – Trevose Courtyard by Marriott – Bensalem Courtyard by Marriott – Langhorne Econo Lodge Quakertown Hampton Inn & Suites Philadelphia – Bensalem Hampton Inn & Suites Warrington Horsham Hampton Inn & Suites Newtown Hampton Inn Quakertown Hampton Inn Doylestown Holiday Inn Express & Suites Quakertown – Allentown Area by IHG Holiday Inn Express & Suites Warminster – Horsham by IHG Holiday Inn Express Philadelphia NE – Bensalem by IHG Holiday Inn Express Philadelphia NE – Langhorne by IHG Home2 Suites by Hilton Warminster – Horsham Homewood Suites by Hilton Newtown – Langhorne Homewood Suites by Hilton Doylestown Inn of the Dove, Bensalem New Hope Inn & Suites Parxview Hotel, Bensalem Quality Inn & Suites, Bensalem Quality Inn & Suites NJ State Capital Area, Morrisville Quality Inn & Suites Quakertown-Allentown Radisson Hotel Philadelphia Northeast, Trevose Residence Inn by Marriott Philadelphia – Langhorne Sheraton Bucks County Langhorne Sleep Inn & Suites Bensalem Spark by Hilton Bensalem – Philadelphia SpringHill Suites by Marriott Philadelphia – Langhorne SpringHill Suites by Marriott Quakertown
The Inn at Fox Briar Farm
Experience the great outdoors! VisitBucksCounty.com/ Campgrounds
To book your stay, visit VisitBucksCounty.com/PlacesToStay
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ARTS IN THE COUNTRYSIDE Doylestown Arts Festival
SHOPPING Ditto Vintage – New Hope
Bucks County Playhouse
Bristol Antiques Market
Sellersville Theater
To see all shopping locations, visit VisitBucksCounty.com/Shopping
Star Garden
Bristol Riverside Theatre Dublin Town Center
Doylestown
See more works of art at VisitBucksCounty.com/Art
Yardley Mural
Michener Art Museum
Siren Records
Just One More Plant – Sellersville
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TOUR THE
72 HOURS FOR THE
UNDERGROUND RAILROAD
HISTORY LOVER Pack your bags and head back in time with this three-day itinerary through some of Bucks County’s historic places.
For thousands of escaped slaves in the 18th and 19th centuries, Bucks County was home to many important stops on the Underground Railroad. Take a self-guided driving tour past these historic hiding places.
DAY ONE
Start your morning at Washington Crossing Historic Park, where George Washington famously crossed the Delaware during the Revolutionary War. Next, stop by his Pennsylvania headquarters at Summerseat in Morrisville. Get a bird’s eye view at Bowman’s Hill Tower, built on what may have been a lookout point for Washington’s troops. End your day with a delicious meal and overnight stay at the Logan Inn, Bucks County’s longest continuously running inn!
DAY TWO
Pennsbury Manor
Begin your day with a visit to Pennsbury Manor, William Penn’s 17th century country estate along the Delaware River. Visit the scenic Andalusia Historic House Gardens and Arboretum. Continental Tavern
Take a a walk back in time through the former Quaker-based town of Historic Fallsington. Grab a pint and a bite to eat at the King George II Inn, which was founded in 1681 (even before the United States was!)
Washington Crossing Historic Park
DAY THREE
Find all the stops at VisitBucksCounty.com/UndergroundRailroad
In the morning, head to Doylestown where you’ll find the Bucks County Civil War Museum that is brimming with historic documents and artifacts. Admire the beautiful stain glass windows at the National Shrine of Our Lady Czestochowa, where thousands visit every year. Get inspired at the Pearl S. Buck House in Perkasie, where the Nobel and Pulitzer Prize winning author spent a majority of her life.
1870 Wedgwood Inn of New Hope, New Hope African American Museum of Bucks County, Langhorne African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church, Bensalem Buckingham Friends Meeting House, Buckingham Continental Tavern, Yardley Gather Place Museum at the Old A.M.E. Church, Yardley Harriet Tubman Memorial Statue, Bristol Mount Gilead Church, New Hope Newtown Theatre, Newtown Parry Mansion Museum, New Hope Quakertown Historical Society, Quakertown Richard Moore House, Quakertown The Archambault House, Newtown
Bowman’s Hill Tower
Before you leave, make sure to head to the Washington House in Sellersville, which was originally built in 1742 along the Lenape trail.
3-day itinerary for the history lover at VisitBucksCounty.com/History
African American Museum of Bucks County
Gather Place Museum
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HAUNTED BUCKS COUNTY From haunted rooms to unexplained phenomenons, Bucks County’s rich historical past has left behind some chilling, haunted tales at its various historic attractions and lodging venues. Embrace your spooky side and check out these haunted locations across the county... you never know who’s lurking! Ghost Tours of New Hope
FARMS & FARMERS’ MARKETS Snipes Farm Corn Maze
Black Bass Hotel and Restaurant
Charlann Farms
Find all the farms at VisitBucksCounty.com/Farms
Vampa Museum
@buckscountymama – – A Nightmare in New Hope
brookebodey_ – Solebury Orchards Bucks County Alpacas
Shady Brook Farm
Ghost Tour Cemetery
Uncover all the spooky spots VisitBucksCounty.com/Haunted
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FOOD & DRINK The Cage
CELEBRATION VENUES Vault Brewing
Fonthill Castle
Ooka
Nektar Wine Bar
@acottagegardener – Holly Hedge Estate
@eventsbyrmp – Rosebank Winery
@davidnaplesphotography – Spring Mill Manor
@tiffanyatlasphotography – Lake House Inn
Find all the stops at VisitBucksCounty.com/FoodAndDrink
For a full list of wedding venues, go to VisitBucksCounty.com/Weddings Dog & Bull Taproom and Kitchen
Parx Casino® Beer Garden
TileFest at Tile Works
New Hope PrideFest
SPRING
Sounds of Summer Concert Series
New Hope Fireworks
SUMMER
This Pennsylvania Destination Is One of the Most Underrated Places on the East Coast—With Charming Towns, 2 Castles, and Celebrity Homes @graceegiordano – Peddler’s Village Strawberry Festival
Sesame Place® Summer Splash
SEASONAL EVENTS FallFest Shady Brook Farm
Peddler’s Village Scarecrows in the Village
FALL
For a full list of Bucks County events, go to VisitBucksCounty.com/Events Washington Crossing Reenactment
New Hope Railroad
WINTER The Best Christmas Towns in the USA for a Dose of Holiday Cheer
The Top 8 U.S. Spots for Leaf Peeping Doylestown Arts Festival
Holidays at Fonthill Castle
Bowman’s Wildflower Preserve
Core Creek Park
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