WAYS TO EXPERIENCE CASTLES & CULTURE

Embark on a scenic driving tour of the County’s 12 remaining covered bridges, architectural landmarks in Bucks County.

CABIN RUN, Pipersville

Built in 1871 by David Sutton who built several bridges in the area, this bridge stands 82 feet long.

ERWINNA, Erwinna

The shortest bridge in Bucks County is noted for its lattice-type construction.

FRANKENFIELD, Erwinna

Built in 1872, it spans 130 feet over Tinicum Creek, two miles upstream from the point at which the creek empties into the Delaware River.

KNECHT’S, Riegelsville

Also known as “Slifer’s Bridge,” Knecht’s is built of hemlock and crosses over Durham Creek. The bridge sits in a fertile valley where German settlers established homesteads in the early 1700’s.

LOUX, Pipersville

Built in 1874 at 60 feet long, it is the second shortest bridge in the County. It is built of hemlock, which was once plentiful in the area, and is for foot traffic only.

MOOD’S, Perkasie

Built in 1874, it crosses one of the principal watersheds in the northwest of the County, the Perkiomen Creek.

PINE VALLEY, New Britain

Built in 1842, this bridge crosses the Pine Run Creek and is also called “Iron Hill Bridge.”

SCHOFIELD FORD, Richboro

At 170 feet long, it is the County’s longest bridge and only one not painted. The bridge lies within Tyler State Park and is open only to foot and equestrian traffic.

SHEARD’S MILL, Quakertown

Built in 1873, this bridge stretches 130 feet over Tohickon Creek.

SOUTH PERKASIE, Perkasie

Originally spanning Pleasant Spring Creek, this bridge was moved to the safety of Lenape Park in 1959.

UHLERSTOWN, Erwinna

Built of oak in 1855, it is the only Bucks County covered bridge over the former Delaware Canal.

VAN SANDT, New Hope

Built in 1875, this bridge is 86 feet long and is one of two built across Pidcock Creek. Local lure is that this “cry baby bridge” is haunted.

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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!

GLEN CAIRN

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.

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.

MERCER MUSEUM

Six floors of more than 50,000 artifacts from America’s Industrial Revolution are on display at this castle along the Mercer Mile.

SAND CASTLE WINERY

The design of this castle is based on a fortress in Bratislava. Taste European classics like Pinot Noir and Riesling while taking in views of the Delaware River.

MORAVIAN POTTERY & TILE WORKS

A tilemaker at heart, Mercer built this factory that still operates today as a “working history” museum that produces handmade tiles and mosaics.

Bucks County is home to not one, but six castles! Three of which were built by the late archaeologist and philanthropist Henry Chapman Mercer. Marvel at their architecture and learn their history. Read