Philadelphia, PA - Bucks County is a stunning rural area that attracts visitors worldwide for its beauty and charm. It is home to charming small towns and rolling hills of pastures and vineyards. It also features scenic Delaware River Valley and winding roads with historic barns and covered bridges. Here are some highlights you should not miss while visiting Bucks County.
Delaware Canal State Park
Delaware Canal State Park in Bucks County, PA, is an 830-acre park that runs parallel to the Delaware River. It is located between the towns of Easton and Bristol. It has many walking trails, picnic areas, and an educational center. Delaware Canal is popular with families and other nature lovers during the summer. In 1989, the park was renamed Delaware Canal, State Park. The Canal has many locks and viaducts. It is also home to the Locktender's House, which is the headquarters of Friends of the Delaware Canal. The park has restrooms and ample vehicle parking.
Bowman's Hill Wildflower Preserve
The 134-acre Bowman's Hill Wildflower Preservé in New Hope, Pennsylvania, is a botanical garden, accredited museum, and nature preserve. Located at 1635 River Road, the preserve is open daily, except on major holidays. Nonmembers are charged to visit, but it is free to members. The preserve features thousands of plants and shrubs and is home to more than 700 native species. Visitors can enjoy scenic woodlands, meadows, and a pond. The preserve also has educational programs and offers private guided tours.
Peddlers Village
Peddlers Village in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, is a quaint shopping area with various shops and restaurants. There are also some events held in the village throughout the year. The village has 65 shops and an inn. Several tourists enjoy the village's various antiques, crafts, and other goods. Peddlers Village is not home to the Bucks County Children's Museum but is just a few minutes away. It offers a variety of hands-on activities for kids, ranging from fossil digging to hot air balloon rides to model building.
Mercer Museum
If you're looking for an interesting place to visit in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, you should consider visiting the Mercer Museum. The Bucks County Historical Society operates the museum. It includes a research library and the Fonthill Castle, the former home of museum founder Henry Chapman Mercer. The museum's collection consists of 30,000 pieces, and 60 percent are on display. The first five floors of the museum contain individual rooms dedicated to different industries. Among the items on display are early bicycles, tavern signs, and wooden ballot boxes. Visitors can also see tools and equipment that were used in the past.
Ralph Stover State Park
The 45-acre Ralph Stover State Park is located in Plumstead and Tinicum Townships in Bucks County. It is a favorite destination for rock climbing and whitewater kayaking on Tohickon Creek. However, if you don't enjoy water sports, you can still enjoy the outdoors by enjoying various other activities. The park features a lookout at High Rocks, located on an escarpment above the creek. Other features include rustic stone pavilions, public restrooms, and gravel parking lots. The park is easily accessible from Rt. 32, about two miles north of Point Pleasant. Its address is 6011 State Park Road, Pipersville, Pennsylvania.
Neshaminy Creek Brewing Company
If you're looking for a great beer in the Bucks County area, you'll want to try Neshaminy Creek Brewing Company. It's a craft brewery with several locations across Pennsylvania, and its name is synonymous with good beer. This brewpub is great for hanging out with friends and enjoying a great beer. The Neshaminy Creek Brewing Company opened in 2010 and is the first production brewery in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It's based in Croydon, PA, and its mission is to challenge brewers and drinkers. It is known for its creative and award-winning beer names. Its Warehouse Lager won Gold in the World Beer CupTM and has received high praise from the brewing community.
