Alongside the events happening in the Philadelphia region and across Pennsylvania, Bucks County is gearing up for an exciting year filled with new exhibits, family-friendly festivals and highly anticipated lodging and attraction openings.  

“In 2025, Bucks County lodging performance sustained growth following a year of record visitation in 2024, rising by nearly 1% year over year. While results varied by month, the overall trend reflects a stable visitor economy, with Bucks County travel interest remaining strong and the destination well positioned for continued growth in 2026,” said Paul Bencivengo, President & CEO, Visit Bucks County. 

Looking ahead, 2026 is packed with opportunity. With major events coming to the region, including America’s 250th birthday and the FIFA World Cup, Bucks County lodging room revenue is projected to-- grow by 3.4% in 2026 (source: Tourism Economics). 

A visit to Bucks County is a must this year. To help plan your visit, Visit Bucks County has rounded up a list of what's to come. 

 

2026 

  • America Celebrates (New Hope/Lambertville) will celebrate America’s Birthday on July 4th with fireworks over the Delaware River. 

  • Peddler’s Village will display Sights in Sand: American Road Trip with larger-than-life sand sculptures all summer long. 

  • Pennsbury Manor will host a special 2026 event called "Hannah Penn, Pennsylvania First Ladies Program." 

  • Revolutionary, Crawls and Events is launching private historic town tours and immersive experiences in the New Hope Rivertown for bachelor and bachelorette parties, birthdays, rehearsal dinners, and corporate groups, led by professional reenactors and celebrating both its 10-year anniversary and participation in the 250th anniversary commemorations. 

  • In 2026, Washington Crossing Historic Park will launch major SemiQuincentennial initiatives, including a full-scale, publicly accessible Durham boat replica, an expanded July 4 celebration with fireworks, and the largest-ever 250th Anniversary Crossing Reenactment, supported by new films, national media coverage, and expanded partnerships. The park has launched a series of free monthly living programs that bring the 18th century to life year-round. 

 

LODGING 

  • Site work and construction are underway for the Doylestown Borough Hotel, a boutique hotel with a restaurant and event space, located at the former Borough Hall property.  

  • Galvanized America Art Gallery opened in a converted 1830s barn on the inn’s property, showcasing an ever-changing collection of fine art, including watercolors, drawings, handmade furniture from reclaimed materials, and the artist-owner’s distinctive razor blade art. 

  • Hampton Inn Doylestown will complete renovations to its guest rooms, lobby, breakfast area, meeting space, and facade in early 2026. 

  • Homewood Suites by Hilton Newtown-Langhorne offers renovated extended-stay accommodations with spacious suites, fully equipped kitchens, complimentary hot breakfast, and amenities, including an indoor pool and fitness center, following a full renovation completed in 2025. 

  • A new Home2 Suites by Hilton Quakertown is under construction as a standalone hotel property. 

  • Under new ownership, the Inn at Bowman’s Hill has completed full-property renovations, including a redesign of its common spaces and guest rooms. 

  • The Manor on River Road is a new lodging property opening in New Hope that will offer guest rooms and a separate cottage, with private event and meeting space available to rent. 

  • The Mansion Inn is expanding beyond its historic rooms with the addition of new guest rooms and a world-class underground spa by Landmark Hospitality. 

  • Parxview Hotel, Parx Casino’s exclusive hotel, is scheduled to open in the spring at the former Inn at Fox Chase location and will feature guest rooms and suites, complimentary parking, a bistro and bar, a breakfast buffet and a complimentary shuffle to and from Parx Casino®. 

  • The Radcliffe will open this summer on Radcliffe Street, bringing the first lodging property to Bristol Borough. 

  • Radisson Hotel Philadelphia Northeast is undergoing extensive, full-property renovations to its lobby, bar and restaurant, and guest rooms, with completion expected in the first quarter of 2026. 

  • Ross Mill Farm’s historic 1969 cottage is now available for overnight stays, offering a one-of-a-kind Airbnb experience on a working pot-bellied pig farm set on a secluded 30-acre property along the Little Neshaminy Creek. 

 

ATTRACTIONS 

  • Bucks County Children’s Museum reopened following three months of renovations that refurbished half of its 10,000-square-foot space and introduced six new exhibits inspired by Bucks County, marking the museum’s largest renovation since opening. 

  • Bucks County Playhouse will present the world premiere musical Starstruck, featuring music by Emily Saliers of Indigo Girls, followed by a season lineup that includes Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, Rodgers & Hammerstein's South Pacific, Rent, and Holiday Inn: The New Irving Berlin Musical. 

  • Casa De Lanzo is a private 1.5 acre garden in Furlong featuring a Victorian-style glass greenhouse and offering workshops, public programs, and private events in a serene, elegant setting.  

  • Castle at Valley Mill offers exclusive property tours and continues its centuries-old tradition of producing stone-ground flours, meals, and grains using authentically restored machinery, making it the only operational historic mill of its kind remaining in Bucks County. 

  • The Dublin Town Center will open Little Explorers Adventure Park (LEAP), an indoor playground for children ages 0–6 at The Plaza in early 2026, while Little Devils will expand to the same location with its popular smash burgers, wings, and “All-American Handhelds,” and the opening of the new clothing boutique Ella G Boutique. 

  • Fonthill Castle is expanding its Behind the Scenes tours following the program’s successful debut in 2025. 

  • The Grundy Museum will debut a special exhibit in May highlighting the Grundy family’s impact on Bristol Borough and Pennsylvania, and its annual Victorian Holiday House will return in November and December with a Holidays Around the World theme. 

  • InDi Studio will open its first location at Washington Crossing Historic Park, transforming a former historic church into an open pottery studio offering workshops, classes, and custom events. 

  • Main Street Sport & Social is expanding its Main Sip bar and lounge with a rooftop deck extending from the third floor of Main Street Marketplace, creating Doylestown’s only rooftop bar. 

  • Mark Bryan Designs has opened a new showroom and studio, expanded its gardens, and introduced design classes, garden tours, and intimate workshops at its studio and select off-site locations.   

  • MeWOW Cat Café has celebrated the grand opening of its new Doylestown location, offering 3,900 square feet for guests to enjoy organic coffee, artisan teas, locally made desserts, and time with adoptable cats.  

  • The Michener Art Museum announced a lineup of 2026 exhibitions, including Creatures from the Collection (Jan 10–May 3, 2026), Small Living Things: The Magical Art of Eric Carle (Feb 14–May 24, 2026), Bruce Katsiff: Pieces of a Life (Apr 11–Aug 2, 2026), and The Crossing: Picturing the American Revolution (opening June 27, 2026). 

  • Parx Casino will host a robust lineup of live performances in early 2026, including David Foster & Katharine McPhee (January 30th), Fortune Feimster, Takin’ Care of Biscuits (February 13th), Candlebox, Can’t Quit You Tour 2026 (March 6th), Dylan Scott (March 13), Cheap Trick, All Washed Up Tour (April 3rd), Taylor Dayne, Girls Night Out! (April 17), Melissa Etheridge, RISE Tour (April 18). 

  • Valerius Productions has expanded its ghost tour offerings with Spirits Among the Stone in Bristol and Spirits on Main in Yardley, complementing Spirits on Mill: Ghost Walks in Bristol with immersive, investigator-led experiences into local haunted history. 

  • The Village Farm by the Newtown Athletic Club is the only health club–owned farm in America, hosting a variety of events that bring together nature, wellness, and community.  

 

EAT IN BUCKS COUNTY  

  • The Birds Nest Bar & Grille is a new bar and grille in New Hope featuring three state-of-the-art TrackMan indoor golf simulator bays, offering an immersive, premium golf experience alongside a full-service bar and comfortable seating. 

  • Blue Point Grill has opened a covered outdoor patio that is both dog-friendly and available for private events. 

  • Cafe Giovanni opened on Mill Street in Bristol, serving gelato and espresso. 

  • Carve 52 has brought hand-carved, Philly-style sandwiches to Doylestown in a warm, “Grandma’s house” inspired setting. 

  • Craft Tavern is a new speakeasy-style restaurant and bar in Dublin Borough, offering elevated fare and handcrafted cocktails with a hint of Prohibition-era mystery. 

  • Cugini’s, a new Sicilian dining experience, that balances an upscale date-night atmosphere with family-friendly appeal, is opening in New Hope. 

  • Gloria’s Sports & Spirits, located in Valley Square, offers classic game-day energy, featuring a full dining room, a 50-seat bar, multiple flat-screen TVs, golf simulators, shuffleboard, and a menu blending Italian and American flavors.  

  • Haddie Mae’s has opened in Lahaska, serving an eclectic breakfast and lunch menu that includes eggs, omelets, Benedicts, tacos, burgers, and wraps.  

  • Kaufman’s at the Inn at the Inn at Barley Sheaf Farm is offering a refined, farm-to-table dining experience under Executive Chef Greg Vassos, who joined with a background including Michelin-starred kitchens and world-renowned culinary establishments. 

  • Lucatelli’s is opening their second Newtown location, bringing its popular pizza and South Philly–style sandwiches, made famous by foodie influencers, including Dave Portnoy’s “One Bite” series, to a new audience.  

  • Maddy Rose Seafood & Steak by Landmark Hospitality is opening in New Hope at the former location of The Landing Restaurant, expanding from its Jersey City location and offering fresh seafood, Mediterranean cuisine and riverside views. 

  • Mélange on Sycamore, from the owner of Rocco’s at the Brick, is opening in Newtown and will feature a blend of Louisiana and Italian cuisine in an upscale, jazz-themed setting. 

  • Nosh Empanada has opened on Main Street in New Hope, serving baked empanadas in a variety of savory and sweet flavors, including vegetarian options, in bright, playful packaging ideal for dining on the go.  

  • Rams Pint House & Rooftop Lounge has expanded its rooftop and added a louvered pergola system, allowing for year-round use and making it one of the few rooftop bars in Bucks County. 

  • Snarky Tea House has opened its first brick-and-mortar location in Doylestown, inviting guests into an “Alice in Wonderland”– themed tea shop and café filled with whimsical décor. 

  • Thyme & Plate is a sandwich shop and deli located in the original Carversville General Store, offering breakfast sandwiches and coffee in the morning, followed by seasonal, Italian-inspired sandwiches and salads for lunch. 

  • At the Trolley Barn Public Market, Azur Mediterranean Bar & Grille will open a full-service restaurant and bar in the former Black River Farms space, and Convivial, a taco bar opening soon, will expand into a full restaurant and bar in early 2026. 

  • Vanilla Café has recently opened on Main Street in New Hope, offering a cozy, photo-ready atmosphere and serving breakfast, brunch, lunch, sweet treats, and specialty coffee.  

 

DRINK IN BUCKS COUNTY 

  • Blind Fox Vineyards is opening as a winery, under Cescaphe, at the former property of Sand Castle Winery, dedicated to local agriculture, community, and fine wine. 

  • Boo’s Firehouse Tavern & Brewery Co. has opened in the restored Point Pleasant Firehouse, combining Boo’s Brewing Co.’s small-batch beers with the Firehouse Grill’s daily smoked meats and barbecue under one roof. 

  • Chaddsford Winery in Penns Purchase has introduced new wines, an updated food menu, and a lineup of seasonal events and workshops. 

  • RiverTide Brewing will open in Morrisville at the former Bitchin Kitten location, featuring 12 taps of house-brewed craft beer and non-alcoholic options, Pennsylvania wine and spirits, cocktails and mocktails, an elevated gastropub menu, and Sunday brunch.  

  • Wishful Thinking Brewing Company on the River has opened its canal-side taproom in Riegelsville, serving pale lagers, hoppy ales, square pizzas made with locally sourced ingredients, and offerings from its own coffee roastery and full coffee bar. 

 

SHOPPING 

  • Bluestem Botanicals has opened a retail shop in Doylestown Borough, offering organic botanical extracts and dried herbs crafted from seed to bottle on its small local farm.  

  • Fallsington General Store has opened in Historic Fallsington, offering a thoughtfully curated selection of candy, toys, drinks, gifts, and snacks from small makers and local producers.  

  • Shops on Mill is a new boutique shopping destination on Mill Street in Bristol, featuring space for up to 100 handmade vendors and artisans. 

 

EVENTS & GROUPS 

  • Insieme Event Venue in Quakertown is a collaboration between Giovanni’s Pizzeria and Mercatino Italiano, offering a spacious venue for up to 100 guests with curated amenities designed to elevate a wide range of events.  

  • New Hope Inn & Suites has added two new ground-level event spaces accommodating up to 300 guests, including a banquet and meeting space and a separate venue featuring a stage, bar, and mounted television screens. 

  • Building on the success of their Solstice Event Space, Sentient Workspace & Events will unveil a new event venue accommodating up to 250 guests, featuring a rooftop deck and a landscaped ceremony site with forest views, while enhancing Solstice with the addition of a beautifully designed patio. 

  • STARR Tour & Charter Bus Company has relocated its operations from New Jersey to Falls Township, strengthening the region’s tourism and transportation offerings. 

 

VISIT BUCKS COUNTY 

  • The Visit Bucks County Board announces new members Peter Borowsky, President & CEO, Starr Bus Charter and Tours, Anna Kate Dale, General Manager, Spinnerstown Hotel Restaurant and Tap Room, and Marjan Shirzad, Chief Operating Officer, Mercer Museum & Fonthill Castle. 

  • Established by the Bucks County Foundation, the Visit Bucks County Tourism & Hospitality Scholarship supports graduating Bucks County high school seniors pursuing a degree in tourism, hospitality, or related fields. The scholarship recognizes students who demonstrate leadership, community engagement, and a strong interest in the tourism and hospitality sector. By investing in the next generation of hospitality professionals, Visit Bucks County aims to cultivate future industry leaders and support the continued growth and vitality of the region’s tourism economy.  

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Contact: Megan Connelly  

Communications & Marketing Coordinator   

Visit Bucks County   

215-639-0300 ext. 237  

MeganC@visitbuckscounty.com 

About Visit Bucks County  

Visit Bucks County (VBC) promotes travel to and within Bucks County, Pennsylvania. As the County’s official destination marketing organization, VBC drives visitation, increases overnight stays and fuels the local economy by promoting all there is to see and do in Bucks County. VBC supports local businesses in the tourism and hospitality industry, including lodging, attractions, restaurants, retail, events and more.  Annually, Bucks County welcomes more than 8.4 million visitors, generating more than $1.3 billion dollars in economic impact and supporting a total hospitality workforce of more than 29,104 jobs.