Doylestown is a quaint, historic town filled with independent shops, museums and great restaurants. If you've never been here, we highly suggest staying for the weekend and taking an extra day to explore. Check out a few of our favorite places below!
Art and Museums
Font Hill Castle – The home of Henry Chapman Mercer, an eccentric artist and tile maker who built the castle from the ground up, using only concrete. (Including his bed!) If you like home tours, this is a must-visit with beautiful grounds. mercermuseum.org/about/fonthill-castle
Mercer Museum – Mercer was also a collector of old farm equipment, medical tools and a bunch of other fascinating odds and ends that he kept obsessively organized. He built this museum (you guessed it, out of concrete) to house them all. mercermuseum.org
County Theater – A fantastic two-screen indie movie theater right in the heart of Doylestown and walkable to most of the restaurants, coffee shops and bars in the area. countytheater.org
Bucks County Playhouse – Historic regional theater frequently featuring Broadway actors and directors. Located 20 minutes from Doylestown, in nearby New Hope. bcptheater.org
Hiking and Parks
High Rocks State Park – A 3-mile trail that’s great for any hiking level with views of the Tohickon Creek. dcnr.pa.gov/StateParks/FindAPark/RalphStoverStatePark
Peace Valley Park – A serene, dog-friendly park. Go canoeing, have a picnic or just take a walk around the pond. buckscounty.org/government/ParksandRecreation/Parks/PeaceValley
Washington’s Crossing – This 500-acre park preserves the area where George Washington crossed the Delaware River. Located 30 minutes from Doylestown. washingtoncrossingpark.org
Kids’ Castle – This is the Disney World of playgrounds (and it’s also free!). Located in Doylestown’s Central Park, it’s the best place for kids to run around and explore. doylestownrec.com/info/facilities/details.aspx?FacilityID=12833
Restaurants + Bars
Honey – Upscale tapas and small plates, with good selection of craft beers. Good for dinner. honeyrestaurant.com
Jules Thin Crust – Tasty thin-crust pizza and salads, great for lunch or casual dinner on the patio. Gluten-free options available. julesthincrust.com
The Hattery – Great for brunch, lunch, low-key dinner or drinks, located in the Doylestown Inn. hatterydoylesotwn.com
Sprig & Vine – Stellar vegan brunch and dinner spot, located 20 minutes away in nearby New Hope. Reservations required.
Café America – Casual Latin American fare, amazing salads and homemade tortilla chips. Great for lunch or dinner. lillysgourmet.com
Stephanie’s – Sports bar and pub, kitchen open late. stephaniesrl.com
Paganini Wine Bar – Low-key spot for wine and snacks, open late. pagswinebar.com
