From the Locals

The sun is shining and it’s no longer dark at 6 p.m., which means spring is here! I can already smell the flowers, fresh cut grass (regardless of my allergies), and taste a glass of ice-cold local beer from none other than Weyerbacher Brewing! Yes, I know, they are based out of Easton, Pennsylvania, but guess what? They recently opened a tap room here in scenic Bucks County - at the Ferry Market

Even though summer flew by, don’t worry! Autumn is still the perfect time to get outside, enjoy a beer or two, and visit some of the incredible historic sites, parks, landmarks here in beautiful Bucks County. But, before the leaves start to change, let’s start you on another tour, pairing history with local, thirst-quenching pints.

The first stop on your journey is Pennsbury Manor – the 43-acre

You know what’s one of the best things about Bucks County? You can live here all of your life and still find hidden gems to stumble across, and by stumble, I literally mean there is something you walk or drive past every day that you didn’t even know existed. From cute, trendy shops and comforting cafes, to historic sites and new craft breweries, there’s always something new for you to experience.

Bucks County is so full of phenomenal breweries and magnificent historic sites that it becomes difficult selecting which ones you want to visit next! 

Bucks County has been flourishing with historical architecture for several centuries - from Victorian-style to Georgian - and some of these structures are still standing today.

In 1776, General George Washington and his army marched through parts of Bucks County, but before they reached New Jersey for the historic Battle of Trenton, they had to make their way across the Delaware River through a wintry mix of snow and ice. Though these men had just experienced an incredibly tough loss in New York just a couple months prior, they never gave up. If they hadn’t persisted through the harsh Northeastern winter, then one of the most monumental battles of the Revolutionary War would not have been won by Washington’s army, and the cause for freedom may have been lost.

Let’s be honest – who wouldn’t want to enjoy a bite and a brew after navigating through a castle?

Just over 100 years ago, Henry Mercer – local historian and archaeologist – constructed the museum, a beautiful, six-story castle in the heart of Doylestown’s historic district.