Jennine’s guidebook
Sightseeing
The 1,500-acre Peace Valley Park has playgrounds, picnicking, hiking, boating, fishing, ice skating and paved bicycle trails. The solar-heated Nature Center includes a gift shop, available group tours and seasonal boat rentals.
Visitors can bike along the blacktop trail, take in the natural beauty to spy one of 250 bird species, enjoy the meadows bursting with wildlife and wildflowers and veer in and out of the woods along the 14 miles of nature trails in the 1,500-acre park. Stop for a picnic, to play on the playground or for some boating and fishing fun.
Features:
Bikeways and Walkways
Boat Rental, Boating Programs
Fishing
Hiking
Nature Center/Environmental Area
Picnicking
Playgrounds
Restrooms
Peace Valley Reservoir
The 1,500-acre Peace Valley Park has playgrounds, picnicking, hiking, boating, fishing, ice skating and paved bicycle trails. The solar-heated Nature Center includes a gift shop, available group tours and seasonal boat rentals.
Visitors can bike along the blacktop trail, take in the natural beauty to spy one of 250 bird species, enjoy the meadows bursting with wildlife and wildflowers and veer in and out of the woods along the 14 miles of nature trails in the 1,500-acre park. Stop for a picnic, to play on the playground or for some boating and fishing fun.
Features:
Bikeways and Walkways
Boat Rental, Boating Programs
Fishing
Hiking
Nature Center/Environmental Area
Picnicking
Playgrounds
Restrooms
Once the home of Henry Mercer (1856-1930,) this concrete castle boasts 44 rooms with interior walls, floors and ceilings adorned with a dazzling array of the artists original handcrafted tiles.
35 locals recommend
Fonthill Castle
525 E Court StOnce the home of Henry Mercer (1856-1930,) this concrete castle boasts 44 rooms with interior walls, floors and ceilings adorned with a dazzling array of the artists original handcrafted tiles.
Transcend centuries and step into a magical medieval world with Kids' Castle! An eight story wooden playground located in Central Park in Doylestown, Kids' Castle is every child's dream.
The playground is complete with several slides, swings, a treehouse and a rocket ship. Newly renovated, the structure is designed for children ages 5-12, but there are toddler swings available for younger kids as well.
8 locals recommend
Kids Castle
425 Wells RdTranscend centuries and step into a magical medieval world with Kids' Castle! An eight story wooden playground located in Central Park in Doylestown, Kids' Castle is every child's dream.
The playground is complete with several slides, swings, a treehouse and a rocket ship. Newly renovated, the structure is designed for children ages 5-12, but there are toddler swings available for younger kids as well.
City/town information
Home to eclectic shopping, riverside dining, impressive theater and cultural attractions, New Hope is a small town with a big city feel. In fact, New Hope was even named one of "America's Favorite Towns" by Travel + Leisure. Originally known as Coryell's Ferry, New Hope houses more than 200 years of history. Top-notch chefs have brought a world of flavors to New Hope, making it one of Bucks County's premier dining destinations. Marsha Brown brings a taste of New Orleans to Bucks County, serving up Creole favorites like fried catfish, po' boys and gumbo ya-ya in a renovated stone church. Enjoy American continental cuisine at the Logan Inn. Take a stroll down New Hope's Main Street and browse through the town's collection of unique shops and boutiques. Hand-crafted household items, jewelry and pottery are among the many unique gifts available at Heart of the Home. Look your best with the latest European fashions for men and women at Savioni Designer Boutique. Catch a performance at the historic Bucks County Playhouse. Greats of stage and screen, including Liza Minelli, Robert Redford and Grace Kelly have performed at "America's Most Famous Summer Theater" in its 75-year history.
142 locals recommend
New Hope
Home to eclectic shopping, riverside dining, impressive theater and cultural attractions, New Hope is a small town with a big city feel. In fact, New Hope was even named one of "America's Favorite Towns" by Travel + Leisure. Originally known as Coryell's Ferry, New Hope houses more than 200 years of history. Top-notch chefs have brought a world of flavors to New Hope, making it one of Bucks County's premier dining destinations. Marsha Brown brings a taste of New Orleans to Bucks County, serving up Creole favorites like fried catfish, po' boys and gumbo ya-ya in a renovated stone church. Enjoy American continental cuisine at the Logan Inn. Take a stroll down New Hope's Main Street and browse through the town's collection of unique shops and boutiques. Hand-crafted household items, jewelry and pottery are among the many unique gifts available at Heart of the Home. Look your best with the latest European fashions for men and women at Savioni Designer Boutique. Catch a performance at the historic Bucks County Playhouse. Greats of stage and screen, including Liza Minelli, Robert Redford and Grace Kelly have performed at "America's Most Famous Summer Theater" in its 75-year history.
Welcome to the county seat of Bucks County, a spectacular place that's home to magnificent castles, unique specialty shops, exceptional dining options and one-of-a-kind pieces of American history. The Doylestown Cultural District, featuring the Mercer Museum and James. A Michener Art Museum is just a short walk away from Main Street. Browse the masterpieces on display at the James A. Michener Art Museum. Home to an impressive collection of Pennsylvania Impressionist paintings, this museum hosts rotating exhibits as well as permanent displays like the Nakashima Room, dedicated to the work of Bucks County woodworker George Nakashima. Catch a film at the County Theater, a historic art deco movie house that dates back to the 1930s. County Theater specializes in independent, foreign and art films. Feel like royalty when you walk through Doylestown's magnificent concrete castles. Built by archeologist and collector Henry Mercer between 1908 and 1912, Fonthill Castle is an eclectic mix of Gothic, Medieval and Byzantine architecture. Enjoy craft beer, live entertainment and American fare with a pinch of the south at M.O.M.'s, Maxwell's on Main, located on Main Street. Let the award-winning bartenders match the perfect drink with everything from burgers to grilled swordfish. If you're looking for more dining options, take a walk along East State Street, also known as "Doylestown's Restaurant Row" for its collection of independently owned restaurants and outdoor cafes. Less than five minutes away is Doylestown Brewing Company, another great stop for a wide variety of locally crafted beers, wines, and great food!
57 locals recommend
Doylestown
Welcome to the county seat of Bucks County, a spectacular place that's home to magnificent castles, unique specialty shops, exceptional dining options and one-of-a-kind pieces of American history. The Doylestown Cultural District, featuring the Mercer Museum and James. A Michener Art Museum is just a short walk away from Main Street. Browse the masterpieces on display at the James A. Michener Art Museum. Home to an impressive collection of Pennsylvania Impressionist paintings, this museum hosts rotating exhibits as well as permanent displays like the Nakashima Room, dedicated to the work of Bucks County woodworker George Nakashima. Catch a film at the County Theater, a historic art deco movie house that dates back to the 1930s. County Theater specializes in independent, foreign and art films. Feel like royalty when you walk through Doylestown's magnificent concrete castles. Built by archeologist and collector Henry Mercer between 1908 and 1912, Fonthill Castle is an eclectic mix of Gothic, Medieval and Byzantine architecture. Enjoy craft beer, live entertainment and American fare with a pinch of the south at M.O.M.'s, Maxwell's on Main, located on Main Street. Let the award-winning bartenders match the perfect drink with everything from burgers to grilled swordfish. If you're looking for more dining options, take a walk along East State Street, also known as "Doylestown's Restaurant Row" for its collection of independently owned restaurants and outdoor cafes. Less than five minutes away is Doylestown Brewing Company, another great stop for a wide variety of locally crafted beers, wines, and great food!