Bucks County offers scenic countryside, history, the arts, downtown charm, miles of vineyards, gourmet dining, small town villages, award-winning accommodations, Ale and Wine Trails, Parx Casino® and Sesame Place® Philadelphia. Bucks County is ideally located 25 miles from Philadelphia and 75 miles from New York City.
Start planning your getaway at VisitBucksCounty.com.
This blast-from-the-past riverside town with its renovated docks for boaters is home to the award-winning Bristol Riverside Theatre, The King George II Inn and Margaret R. Grundy Memorial Museum, as well as tons of shops and restaurants.
Just outside of Perkasie lies the Borough of Dublin. It is home to The Dublin Town Center, featuring The Station, a modern food hall and culinary destination and The Square, a restored factory featuring food, drink and local makers.
Founded by William Penn in 1684, Newtown remains one of Bucks County’s most historic downtowns. Grab dinner at the elegant Rocco’s at The Brick, 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.
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, TileWorks, Mercer Museum, Michener Art Museum, historic County Theater and a vibrant downtown with an array of boutique shops and restaurants.
This small river town was named the #1 Small Town for Arts & Culture in the Nation and is home tothe Bucks County Playhouse and a vibrant, waterfront dining scene, including steak and seafood at Oldestone and a speakeasy-style whiskey bar at the Logan Inn. Stay in luxury at the River House at Odette’s, Ghost Light Inn, or a cozy bed & breakfast.
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.
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.
Pop over to Sellersville for dinner and an overnight stay at the Washington House Hotel before seeing a national act at the Sellersville Theater.
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.
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
Cabin Run Covered Bridge
Bucks County is home to not one, but five castles! Three of which were built by the late archaeologist and philanthropist Henry Chapman Mercer. Marvel at their architecture and learn their history.
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!
Just over the county line, this former home to the (Glenn) Pitcairn family is now a castle that serves as a museum of religious art and history. Reserve your spot ahead of time for a Highlights Tour.
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.
Six floors of more than 50,000 artifacts from America’s Industrial Revolution are on display at this castle along the Mercer Mile.
Mercer built this factory that still operates today as a “working history” museum that produces handmade tiles and mosaics.
• See new heights at Aerial Adventure Park at Hellerick’s Adventure Farm, Doylestown and Tree Trails Adventures, Trevose
• Discover nature at Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve, New Hope
• 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
• 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
• 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 TileWorks, Doylestown
• Ride aboard the New Hope Railroad, New Hope
• Kayak or paddle board at Core Creek Park, Langhorne, Nockamixon State Park, New Hope, Tyler State Park, Newtown, or Peace Valley Park, Doylestown.
• Step back in time at Pennsbury Manor, Morrisville
• Make music at Ringing Rocks Park, Upper Black Eddy
• Cuddle with unique farm animals at Ross Mill Pig Farm, Jamison and Bucks County Alpacas, Perkasie
• Dine with Elmo & Friends at Sesame Place® Philadelphia, Langhorne
• Picnic under the planes at Van Sant Historic Airfield, Erwinna
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.
1740 House, Lumberville
1870 Wedgwood Inn of New Hope, 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, New Hope
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
New Hope Lodge, 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
Best Western Plus, Bensalem
Candlewood Suites, Bensalem
Courtyard Marriott, Bensalem
Courtyard Marriott, Langhorne
Econo Lodge, Quakertown
Hampton Inn & Suites Philadelphia/Bensalem, Bensalem
Hampton Inn & Suites Warrington Horsham, Warrington
Hampton Inn & Suites Newtown, Yardley
Hampton Inn Quakertown, Quakertown
Hampton Inn Doylestown, Warrington
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Quakertown, Quakertown
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Warminster-Horsham, Warminster
Holiday Inn Express Philadelphia NE-Bensalem, Bensalem
Holiday Inn Express Langhorne, Langhorne
Home2 Suites by Hilton, Warminster
Homewood Suites by Hilton Newtown-Langhorne, Newtown
Homewood Suites Doylestown, Warrington
Inn of the Dove, Bensalem
New Hope Inn and Suites, New Hope
Parxview Hotel, Bensalem
Quality Inn & Suites, Bensalem
Quality Inn & Suites, Morrisville
Quality Inn & Suites, Quakertown
Radisson Hotel Philadelphia Northeast, Trevose
Residence Inn by Marriott, Langhorne
Sheraton Bucks County Langhorne, Langhorne
Sleep Inn, Inn & Suites, Bensalem
Spark by Hilton, Bensalem
SpringHill Suites, Langhorne
SpringHill Suites, Quakertown
Pack your bags and head back in time with this three-day itinerary through some of Bucks County’s historic places.
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 oldest continuously run Inn!
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.
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!)
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.
Before you leave, make sure to head to the Washington House in Sellersville, which was originally built in 1742 along the Lenape trail.
Washington Crossing Historic Park
3-day itinerary for the history lover at VisitBucksCounty.com/History
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.
Roaming spirits, haunted roads and unexplained phenomenon at inns can be found all over the County. See them all - if you dare!
“Old Hans” was the original innkeeper. After a terrible tavern brawl with a canal worker, he was stabbed to death. A pool of blood where he passed is said to have reappeared on several occasions!
Items from the Prohibition era, including a pistol and corset covered in bullet holes, were found during renovations. Objects are often seen to move or shake on their own.
There is a specific spot on Holicong Road in Buckingham where if you put your car in neutral, the car will work its way uphill on its own. Can you find it?
One of the most notable hauntings can be found in Room 6, “Emily’s Room.” Emily, a previous owner, makes frequent appearances to guests sleeping there.
Sourced from more than 40 years of exploration, see art, antiques, and artifacts that date back to the 1700s and beyond.
Legend has it that a new, young mother who was shunned by family and friends threw her baby off the bridge before hanging herself from the rafters. Locals refer to this bridge as “Cry Baby Bridge.”
