Bucks County - Historic and Beautiful

Bucks County today is a celebration of its lively past. Visit the many historic sites that mark the founding of this Pennsylvania colony. Relive the spirit of the patriots during the American Revolution at Washington Crossing Historic Park. Witness the artistic and industry growth of a burgeoning nation at New Hope and Delaware Canal, Mansions along the Delaware and the Mercer Mile. Unlock the keys to America's heritage at Bristol, Doylestown, Newtown, Yardley and Quakertown.
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A short drive along the famous River Road which winds along the Delaware River finds you in New Hope, home of the Bucks County Playhouse, the State Theater of Pennsylvania and world-renowned Bucks County Impressionist painters. New Hope abounds with hundreds of specialty shops, restaurants and art galleries as well as offering the memorable experience of cruising the river and canal or the riding the New Hope & Ivyland Steam Railroad. Rice's Sale & Country Market, in existence since 1860, is located just outside of New Hope and has 30 acres of new and used items, antiques, produce, Amish meats and baked goods - get there early!

Cabin Run Bridge, one of eleven in Bucks County

Canal Boat Tours in New Hope, Pa

Interior of The Mercer Museum

A short distance from New Hope is Peddler's Village surrounded by award winning gardens and the classic carousel. Further along Route 202 is Doylestown, home to James Michener, Pearl Buck, Margaret Mead, David Burpee, Oscar Hammerstein, as well as "Fonthill", the home of Dr. Henry Mercer, the Mercer Museum and the Moravian Tile Works, the James A. Michener Art Museum, the Polish National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa and myriad shops, galleries and restaurants. Just over the Bucks County border towards Philadelphia is the "worlds' largest indoor value mall" -- Franklin Mills. Look for 20-60% discounts in over 200 stores. Families delight in the ever-popular Sesame Place in Langhorne for children from 3-13. Visit Carousel Village at Indian Walk, Wrightstown with one of Bucks County's three operating antique carousels, miniature railway and petting zoo. Washington Crossing Historic Park has a wealth of history ingrained. We could go on and on -- the Parry Mansion in New Hope, the New Hope and Ivyland Rail Road, galleries, antique shops, fine dining, shopping, boating, canoeing, tubing, soaring in an antique bi-plane, hot air balloon or glider, wine-tasting, the Bucks County Playhouse, art museums, 6 state parks, 13 country parks, 11 covered bridges, fishing and boating on the 1,450 acre Lake Nockamixon. It's all here in beautiful Bucks County.

Bucks County PlayHouse in New Hope, Pa

HollyHedge Estate
6987 Upper York Road, New Hope, PA 18938, USA
Tel: 215.862.3136 or 800.378.4496 | Fax: 215.862.0960 | events@hollyhedge.com | Site Map