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HOME TO CONCRETE CASTLES AND HISTORIC DOWNTOWNS, THIS NEIGHBORING COUNTY IS RICH IN HISTORY, ENTERTAINMENT AND FAMILY FUN.

Madison Meinel

Mercer Museum

Fonthill Castle

Tucked in the rolling hills of Philadelphia’s countryside, Bucks County boasts lush farmland, idyllic towns and bountiful vineyards. Stay close to home for a day trip or weekend getaway and delight in museums, gourmet dining and fun for the whole family.

FAMILY ATTRACTIONS

Just because school is out doesn’t mean learning has to stop. A visit to Doyelstown can include magnificent museums for fun mixed with a little education.

Climb the many steps to hidden rooms filled with beautiful tiles at Fonthill Castle, the former estate of renowned archeologist and tilemaker Henry Mercer. With over 44 rooms including 18 fireplaces and 200 windows, there’s plenty here to explore. Next stop is the Tileworks Museum to get an up-close look at handmade tiles and mosaics in the same style seen in Fonthill Castle.

Then step back in time at the nearby Mercer Museum, another castle housing more than 40,000 early American artifacts, and marvel at antiques like a fire engine suspended in air, horse-drawn carriages and a Conestoga wagon. Or satisfy your inner artist at the Michener Art Museum, featuring the largest public collection of Pennsylvania Impressionist paintings. Get inspired by regional artists displayed throughout the galleries or while wandering through the outdoor sculpture garden.

If you’ve got energy to burn, gather up the kiddos and head to Sesame Street Park in Langhorne. Plan a day of whirling rides, splashing slides and visits from your favorite Muppets—Elmo, Big Bird and Cookie Monster. Delight the little ones with family-friendly rides or cool off at the water park filled with tube slides, a lazy river and a kid-friendly wave pool. End the day with a live show or catch one of the daily parades as you wander through Sesame Street Park.

GET OUTSIDE

Disconnect for the day and embrace area’s parks, offering everything from historic spots to lake-day fun.

Travel back to 1776 at Washington Crossing Historic Park and explore the

Sesame Street Park

Washington Crossing Historic Park

Crossing Vineyards and Winery

Gather together for a family dinner or enjoy a romantic night out at one of the many area restaurants.

500-acre park preserve where General George Washington famously led troops across the Delaware River during the Revolutionary War. Check out restored 18th-century buildings and homes, Revolutionary War gravesites and climb Bowman’s Hill Tower for a bird’s-eye view.

Make your own music at Ringing Rocks Park in Upper Black Eddy. BYOH (bring your own hammer) and strike the boulder field to hear the rocks ring like a bell. Make a game of it by recreating favorite songs and having your family name that tune. Then take a short walk to the county’s largest waterfall, High Falls, and take in all the beauty nature has to offer.

Or you can pack a picnic and head to Nockamixon State Park in Quakertown to enjoy biking and hiking trails throughout the 5,286-acre park. Looking for low-key fun? Lounge and splash around in Lake Nockamixon for a day in the sun.

TOAST THE TOWNS

Sip your way through the area’s beautiful landscape and experience the flavors of Bucks County’s Wine and Ale Trail.

Located less than a mile from the site where Washington crossed the Delaware River, Crossing Vineyards and Winery sits on a 200-year-old estate with views perfect for indulging in their award-wining wines after touring the property. Or stroll through the vineyards of one of Pennsylvania’s first farm wineries at Buckingham Valley Vineyards and Winery and sample over a dozen varieties of wine, including their famous wine slushies.

Beer lovers can grab a stool at the bar and let a local brew master pour a pint of craft beer at one of the 11 breweries along the Ale Trail. Toast your vacation with seasonal beers like Summer Solstice (brewed with lemon zest and Caribbean spices) at Bucks County Brewery in Pipersville or crack open a can of Peel & Petal (wheat ale with orange, chamomile and coriander) at Free Will Brewing Company in Peddler’s Village.

DINE DOWNTOWN

After a day of adventure, gather together for a family dinner or enjoy a romantic night out at one of the many area restaurants.

Discover a storybook village with picturesque Colonial-style buildings, award-winning gardens and tempting dining spots at Peddler’s Village. Get the true town experience and dine at the flagship restaurant, the Cock ‘n Bull, serving traditional American classics like savory chicken pot pie and short rib burgundy, all offered in a charming setting. Or grab some grub at the Buttonwood Grill and dig into burgers, including the Guinness Onion ‘n’ Bacon burger smothered in Guinness BBQ onions, sharp cheddar and creamy horseradish.

Treat your taste buds to delicious dishes in Doyelstown after you take a stroll along East State Street, known as Restaurant Row for its eclectic collection of locally owned dining spots and cafes. Stop by M.O.M.’S Maxwell’s on Main for Southern fried chicken entrees, including classic chicken and waffles with maple chipotle syrup or a fried chicken sammie with Memphis slaw and pickle aioli. Another option: embrace the Italian influence of Genevieve’s Kitchen and delight in mascarpone carbonara flatbread, duck and wild mushroom Bolognese and white bean and basil ravioli.

End the night on a sweet note at nearby Nina’s Waffles and Ice Cream (locations in Peddler’s Village and Doyelstown) and try their s’mores waffle with torched fluff and chocolate ganache or the Mad Crack with vanilla ice cream and saltine cracker brittle made with toffee and chocolate.

There’s plenty to do, see and eat, so plan your getaway in Bucks County this summer!  For more info VisitBucksCounty.com

Wine Trail

Doylestown

Cock ‘n Bull

Buttonwood Grill

Nina’s Waffles and Ice Cream

We are so excited to bring you our Annual Area Guide for 2021!

After limiting our excursions last year, it’s time to get out and about and reacquainted with the many truly spectacular attractions in our area. For visitors, newcomers or longtime residents, this Guide should help you find many things to discover.

And even if you think you know what’s in our backyard, revisit with fresh eyes. There’s so much to see and enjoy. Plus, it’s pure pleasure to be out in the world again.