Location: Doylestown
Top Things to do in Doylestown
7 Sights & Landmarks in Doylestown That You Shouldn't Miss
Doylestown is a borough and the county seat of Bucks County in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. It is located 27 miles (43 km) north of Philadelphia and 80 miles (130 km) southwest of New York City. As of the 2010 census, the borough population was 8,380.
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1. Michener Art Museum
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4.5 based on 299 reviews
The Michener Art Museum is an American art institution dedicated to preserving, interpreting, and exhibiting the art and cultural heritage of the Delaware Valley region and beyond. Welcoming 135,000 visitors each year, the Michener showcases a spectacular collection of Pennsylvania Impressionist paintings as well as many special and permanent exhibitions that include the work of historical and contemporary painters, sculptors, photographers, and furniture designers. Art transforms—we’ll show you how.
Reviewed By MitchPhyllis65 - Morristown, United States
The Michener Art Museum offers every one the chance to experience the world of art up close by viewing wonderful paintings and sculptures displayed in various exhibits throughout the year. My wife and I visited the museum on a recent rainy day and were amazed how beautiful it really is, and as a Submarine Veteran w/ID I was especially grateful to be informed there would be no entrance fee for both of us. This art museum may not be the largest we’ve seen but it was definitely worth the hour and a half drive to get here and we highly recommend checking it out.
2. Fonthill Castle
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4.5 based on 489 reviews
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.
Reviewed By we3reevers
We were looking for a quick day trip and decided on visiting Doylestown. Fonthill Castle was our first stop and we were very impressed. We enjoyed hearing of the quirkiness of Mercy, the design and building of the castle, the amazing tile work and careful itemizing of each tile, stories of Lucy the horse and Rocco the dog. Our tour guide, Peter, was excellent.
3. Pearl S. Buck House
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4.5 based on 116 reviews
Just a short drive from Philadelphia, The Pearl S. Buck House promotes the legacy of author and humanitarian, Pearl S. Buck.As you walk through her pre-1825 Pennsylvania stone farmhouse, you will learn her life history, which began in childhood as a daughter of missionary parents in China and ended as a Pulitzer and Nobel-prize winning author. One of just a few national historic landmarks that uphold a woman's legacy, the intact collection includes the typewriter she used to write The Good Earth. Serene paths lead to her gravesite. Exhibit gallery displays her numerous awards including the Nobel prize. International gift shop on location. Pair a tour with a book discussion. Annual festival of trees, writing workshops and cultural events scheduled year round.
Reviewed By GoingPlacesWandering - Pennsburg, United States
Wow - I knew Pearl S. Buck was an author but I didn’t know about ALL her humanitarian endeavors! Today I learned just a bit about her life and wow!!! She was a phenomenal outspoken woman for human rights - all humans! An advocate for the mental impaired, adoption, women’s rights, education of children, racial equality and I’m sure I’m missing some more! What an inspiration! Her home a National Historic Landmark and is right here in Bucks County! I am embarrassed that I have lived here my whole life and was never here! I went on a cold dreary day but the house tour was awesome - festival of tees was going on so the whole house was decorated. Visitor center was extremely informative. Definitely will be back to see the grounds on a nicer day! Plan to bring family and friends as well! What a local treasure! Thank you Jenna Worrell of Visit Bucks County for hosting the Fall Group Tour Committee Meeting at Pearl S. Buck.
4. Our Lady of Czestochowa Shrine
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4.5 based on 141 reviews
Reviewed By podrozniczka60 - New Jersey, United States
This is a forever fascinating unique shrine complex, friendly, inviting - with long standing tradition of hospitality and many events through the year. The church is dedicated to Black Madonna - Our Lady of Czestochowa and it is surrounded by the adjacent festival grounds and cemetery. The church is known for its modern beautiful altar and the stunning stain-glass windows depicting the history of Poland and United States. There is also a chapel, cafeteria, souvenir store, exhibit halls, museum and many other notable nooks to explore. Coronavirus disturbed the usual schedule of events, religious pilgrimages, exhibits and the yearly September attraction of the Polish Festival but this special place is always worth visiting and attractive both to ordinary tourists and pilgrims on a spiritual journey.
5. Peace Valley Lavender Farm
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4.5 based on 78 reviews
We are a small lavender farm nestled in the back roads of Bucks County PA. We have roughly 3,000 lavender plants in production. We dry our own lavender and distill on site to make a wide variety of products that are available in our gift shop. We are open Thursday-Saturday from 10am to 5 pm and Sunday from 12 pm to 5 pm all year round.
Reviewed By amcarpenter123 - Philadelphia, United States
What a small hidden gem to find! The gift shop has unique gifts and there is a great display that explains how they harvest the lavender. Even though the harvest was over when we visited, the lake view across the street was beautiful! Will definitely return when back in town!
6. Aldie Mansion
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4.5 based on 30 reviews
Reviewed By Tetor22 - Southampton, United States
On December 22, 1940 (a few days after the Pearl Harbor bombing), The Von Trapp Family Singers entertained at a Christmas party for 200 guests at Aldie Mansion. So the legend goes....Broadway actress Mary Martin and other theatrical people were in attendance at this party given by hosts, wealthy Mr. & Mrs. Mercer. After the performance, Ms. Martin and her friends rushed to nearby Highland Farm, home of Oscar Hammerstein II. "Oscar, do we have a story for you!" Well, I imagine that to be the tone of the conversation. From that moment, The Sound of Music was conceived and produced. Indeed, members of the Mercer Family were friends of Captain Von Trapp and his family; so this adds to the strong affiliation Bucks County has enjoyed with the stage and movie industries. Our tour of Aldie Mansion was both educational and entertaining. Our guide, Sandy, was most informed about the Mercer family and just about every aspect of the mansion property. Within, there were many leaded windows, stone and wooden floors, beautiful woodwork trim, fireplaces and pieces of recovered original art. Outdoors, there are restored fountains, very old and spreading trees, wonderful gardens and even a few gargoyles atop the mansion. Tours are given by appointment only. There is plenty of free parking. Tickets were $10 for seniors. There are free outdoor concerts during the summer at Aldie; and very nice decorations at Christmas.
7. Our Lady of Mount Carmel RC Church
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4.5 based on 6 reviews
