Located along the Delaware River, New Hope is home to ecletic shopping, riverside dining and cultural attractions, making it the perfect spot to snap some pictures. Head over to the New Hope/Lambertville Bridge to snap a pic of you being in two states at once, or head over to the Bucks County Playhouse and take in one of the best views in all of New Hope. Maybe you'll even spot a celebrity headed to their dinner reservation!
Set in Doylestown, Peace Valley Lavender Farm will make all of your friends jealous! During June & July, head to the farm to pick-your-own bushel of lavender and stop at their unique shop, filled with handmade lavender gifts for home, bath, body and garden. After picking your own lavender, have a picnic in Peace Valley Park.
This summer, Peddler's Village is celebrating America's 250th Anniversary with their Sights in Sand: An American Road Trip sand sculpture display, featuring iconic landmarks and history of our nation. Get your picture taken with the Statue of Liberty, the Kennedy Space Center, Mount Rushmore, the Golden Gate Bridge and more!
Dance the night away and listen to live music in Bucks County! Enjoy all genres from rock to jazz to pop, as you sip on a drink and enjoy the show. Bring your own blanket and listen to incredible Bluegrass music at the Moravian Pottery & Tile Works. Make sure to check out the annual Music Off Main, a free summer concert series in Yardley's Buttonwood Park. Head over to Shady Brook Farm during the summer for their Summer unWINEd event, featuring fresh-air fun for all ages and live music every Friday night! To see what's happening right now, visit our event calendar.
Sesame Place® Philadelphia, located in Langhorne, makes everyone’s favorite furry friends on Sesame Street® come to life! Sesame Summer Splash is a great time cool off with splashy water attractions for all ages, including Bert & Ernie’s Splashy Shores, Big Bird’s Beach, and The Count’s Splash Castle! Even more fun in the sun awaits with everyone’s favorite family-friendly rides and celebrations including July 4th Fest, Tango’s Gotcha Day Celebration, and more!
Keep cool this summer by visiting your favorite ice cream shop in Bucks County! Try the Blueberry Lemon or a seasonal flavor at Owowcow Creamery, voted one of the best ice cream shops in the country by USA Today. After a family-fun day at Shady Brook Farm, get a scoop of Banana Chocolate Chip ice cream or a pint of Cannoli ice cream at Uncle Dave's Homemade Ice Cream.
Bring a hammer and make some noise at Ringing Rocks Park in Upper Black Eddy! This 123-acre park has beautiful boulders, and when you hit them, they ring like a bell, a phenomenon that geologists haven’t been able to explain. Be sure to pack a picnic and check out Bucks County's largest waterfall!
Bishop Estate Vineyard and Winery, located in Perkasie, is serving up icy sips that are as refreshing as they Instagram-worthy! Alongisde their wine slushies, Bishop Estate offers 16 varieties of wine and a diverse array of weekly events including yoga at the vineyard and live music every weekend.
Have a Coffee Break at One of Buck's County's Local Coffee Shops
Take a hike through Bowman's Hill Wildflower Preserve in New Hope! This 134-acre preserve contains more than 4.5 miles of interconnected trails that wind through forests, meadows, and wetlands. Pick-up a scavenger hunt sheet that will guide kids through the most family-friendly parts of the preserve or stop by the Nursery to take your own plant home.
Step inside a real life fairytale at Fonthill Castle in Doylestown. Fonthill Castle was originally built as Henery Mercer's home, drawn from inspiration from places he had seen while traveling. Today, visitors can take a tour of the castle and see the interior walls, floors and ceilings that are elaborately adorned with an array of handcrafted tiles.
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Kaitlin Nasevich is Visit Bucks County’s Marketing and Communications Coordinator. She loves going out to eat with her friends and family and heading out to get ice cream afterwards. You can occasionally find her at the Newtown Bookshop checking out the newest selection they have to offer!
