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Bucks County Day Trip Ideas

Beautiful Bucks County is only one and a half hours from New York City by car, and even borders New Jersey. There are many shopping villages and historic towns that'll tell you a story about the region. Fairs and festivals are also abundant throughout the season. New Hope is an artsy quaint little town located right on the Delaware river, and it is a great place to start if you have never been to Buck's County, Pennsylvania. Find fun things to do in Bucks County PA!

About Bucks County

Bucks County, Pennsylvania is an enchanting and historic county of PA bordering New Jersey (Warren, Hunterdon, Mercer, and Burlington Counties), as well as Lehigh County, Northampton County, Philadelphia County, and Montgomery County of Pennsylvania. Some of the most popular destinations within Bucks County include New Hope, Doylestown, Langhorne, Quakertown, and more.

Best Day Trip Idea in Bucks County PA


Delaware River Tubing 
776 Frenchtown Road, Milford, NJ
908-996-5386
Enjoy a scenic 2 to 4 hour tubing, rafting, kayaking, or canoeing trip on the Delaware River! Delaware River Tubing shares the river with Bucks County. Located right across the river from Bucks County in Frenchtown NJ. Each rental includes an exclusive FREE BBQ meal at "The Famous River Hot Dog Man," halfway on your river adventure next to a private island with picnic tables in the water! The 4 hour river adventure (including lunch) - starts at an unbelievable $19.62 per person on weekdays!! A great way to spend the day with the kids or relax with a loved one. You can stop and explore the small islands and sun bathe. We took our time and spent six hours when we did the Delaware River tubing adventure! This is the most reasonably priced one day adventure that we have found in all of Bucks County. Visit their website for more information and reservation information or call them directly at 908-996-5386.Kayak and Canoe on the Delaware!Delaware River Tubing now offers Kayaking and Canoeing on the Delaware, along with a new river supply store for all the must have essentials. Delaware River Tubing offers special group rates to camps, scouts, churches, and corporate outings for groups with 18 or more participants. Fundraisers and birthday parties available (One great memory, but a gift for all).Get Directions to Delaware River Tubing. Best day trip idea in Bucks County PA!


 

Museums and Cultural Historic Attractions in Buck's Couny PA

What better way to spend the day in historic Bucks County than to visit some of the best museums and landmarks in the tri-state area? We have put together a list of some of the historic attractions located in Bucks County PA that you won't want to miss. 


Historic Fallsington
4 Yardley Avenue, Fallsington, PA
215-295-6567
Come see the Village that Time Forgot! Nestled in the southeastern corner of Pennsylvania, just north of Philadelphia, at the falls of the Delaware River, the Village had retained its 18th Century character as a seat of Quaker living, worship, and commerce, until the early 1950's.


Fonthill Castle
East Court Street & Route 313, Doylestown, PA
215-348-9461
Experience Castles Full of Treasures at the Mercer and Fonthill Museums. The museums offer a wide array of programs, events, exhibits and tours for audiences of all ages. Discover your family history and more in our Spruance Library. The museums and library are operated by the Bucks County Historical Society.


Mercer Museum
842 South Pine Street, Doylestown, PA
215-345-0210
The grounds of the Mercer Museum are transformed into an historical festival featuring 80 skilled costumed artisans demonstrating early American crafts. A fun day for the entire family with live entertainment, mini-farm with animals, militia encampment, quilt raffle, picnic foods and free admission to the Mercer Museum.


Aldie Mansion
85 Old Dublin Pike, Doylestown, PA
215-345-7020
A beautiful mansion available for rent for personal or corporate functions. Past the brick and wrought-iron gates, on more than 10 acres of carefully tended grounds, stands Aldie Mansion. While its period charm adds to the ambiance of any special event, this restored mansion offers the space and amenities of a more contemporary venue. In particular, the new 2,400-square-foot atrium presents many unique possibilities. Designed in keeping with Aldie Tudor's architecture, it accommodates a formal dinner dance for up to 200 guests.


James A Michener Art Museum
138 S. Pine Street, Doylestown, PA
215-340-9800
The James A. Michener Art Museum in Doylestown is hoome to a world-class collection of Pennsylvania Impressionism. The Museum also hosts nationally touring special exhibitions and showcases important regional artists. Additional highlights include the Nakashima Reading Room and the Daniel Garber mural. An outdoor sculpture garden pays homage to the Bucks County landscape. 


St. Katharine Drexel Shrine
1665 Bristole Pike Bensalem, PA, 19020
215-244-8174
The St. Katharine Drexel Shrine is not only a religious landmark, but a historical one, too! You can cross off this statue on your tour of Bucks County, PA. Dedicated to a generous and open-minded being, this shrine is an ode to the Sisters of Blessed Sacrement, a staple here in Bensalem.


Parry Mansion Museum 
45 South Main Street New Hope PA 18938
215-862-5652
The Parry Mansion museum explores the rich history of major contributor to the birth of religion in PA. The founder of a large mill in Bucks County, he made a great legacy in the area. Explore his history and his contributions in the Parry Mansion Museum.


Pearl S. Buck House 
520 Dublin Road Perkasie PA 18944
215-249-0100
Pearl S. Buck was first a humanitarian and a writer second. Buck rose to prominence as a famous novelist, second. She was invested in adopting children from other countries, even starting her own adoption service. Discover who she was and explore her house, filled with belongings of her past!


Pennsbury Manor 
400 Pennsbury Memorial Road Morrisville PA 19067
215-946-0400
Pennsbury Manor provides the old-country estate of William Penn - the man who has the entire state of Pennsylvania after him! Even though he only spent 4 years in America, come see why he was a lasting and prominent figure in PA history.


Moravian Pottery and Tile Works 
130 E Swamp Road Doylestown PA 18901
215-348-6098
The Moravian Pottery and Tile works is a landmark that had a big impact of the arts and crafts movement of the early 1900s. Here you can pick up reissued desgins from the early days of the factory's tile-making. There's nothing else like it in PA.


Heritage Conservancy 
85 Old Dublin Pike Doylestown, PA 18901
215-345-7020
The Heritage Conservancy is an excellent environmental protection service located in Bucks County. They preserve land and historic sites all over the area. Come see what their next project is - there is always something happening!


Bucks County Audubon Society  
2877 Creamery Road New Hope PA 18938
215-297-5880
Aiming to conserve wildlife and land, the Bucks County Audubon Society also hosts events and educates people on the life outside their homes. Fans of bird-watching will enjoy their bi-monthly bird walks and monthly campfires!


 

Vineyards in Bucks County PA

Bucks County is full of beauty. Make sure that if you're visiting or just going away for the day, you have one of their vineyards picked out to try!


Buckingham Valley Vineyards 
1521 Route 413 Buckingham PA 18912

215-794-7199
Buckingham Valley Vineyards is one of the oldest vineyards in Bucks County PA! Started by two men in the fifties, they continue to live out their dream making wine with their family and friends. Their no-nonsense, relaxed environment makes it a must-stop on your list!


Crossing Vineyards 
1853 Wrightstown Road Newtown PA 18940

215-493-6500
Crossing Vineyards is home to one of the United States' youngest winemakers. At 27, Tom Carroll Jr. paired up with his parents to open a vineyard right in their backyard. Since 2000, they have provided delicious wine to each of their visitors. Don't believe us? Try it out for yourself.


Rushland Ridge Vineyards
2665 Rushland Road Jamison PA 18929

215-598-0251
Rushland Ridge Vineyards is a unique winery in Bucks County PA. They pride themselves on planting quality grapes to produce a great wine that you can enjoy with friends and family. Stop in for a tasting!


Sand Castle Winery
755 River Road Erwinna PA 18920

800-722-9463
Combining fine wines with a noble heritage, Sand Castle Winery will show you that it's in the grapes! Their venue is beautiful - you can book a wedding or event right at the vineyard. Enjoy luxury wines you'll love!


 

Theater and Performing Arts in Bucks County PA

Visiting Bucks County for the day or the weekend? These theater and performing arts locations are a fun rainy or sunny day activity!


ActorsNET of Buck's County 
635 North Delmorr Ave Morrisville PA 
215-295-3694
ActorsNET is a non-union theater that is actor-focused, not-for-profit company. From classicals to musical theater, the theater puts on many shows a year to entertain audiences young and old. If you're looking for a theater that will entertain you, ActorsNET is here to put on a show.


Bristol Riverside Theater 
120 Radcliffe Street Bristol PA 19007
215-785-6664
With over 200 performances a year, Bristol River Theater is ready to put on a show for everyone in the family. From kids productions and shows, to tributes to performers of a past day, comedy shows, and more, each show has something for everyone - all you have to do is pick one.


Bucks County Playhouse 
70 S. Main Street New Hope PA 18938
215-862-2121
The building was about to be torn down in 1939. That's when a group of activists fought for a community performance space. The Bucks County Playhouse was born! The Playhouse grew, with tons of celebrities flocking to it. It was closed in 2010 and reopened two years late - and now hosts classes, shows, and more opportunities for actors to explore their performance skills.


Newtown Arts Company 
120 N State St Newtown PA
1-800-838-3006
Newtown Arts Company is worth a visit if you're in the Bucks County area. They pride themselves on education and honing in on acting skills of their performers. From scholarshops and programs to tons of live theater productions, budding actors and actresses can sharpen their skills in a production or two here.


Montgomery Theater 
124 Main Street Souderton PA 18964
215-723-9984
Montgomery Theater offer summer camp, nine productions a year, and more opportunities for kids and adults to provide an exceptional performance for family and friends. If you're stopping by for the day, put this on your list of things to do and go see a show. 


Town & Country Players 
4158 York Road Doylestown PA 18902
215-348-7566
With unique productions for kids and adults, Town and Country Players aims to put on a show that will make you laugh, cry, and more! Musicals, plays, and comedy shows grace their stage. Stop by for a show next time you're in Bucks County PA!


 

Great Shopping and Outlet Stores in Bucks County PA

 Stopping by for a day or a weekend? Fine cool and unique toys, fashions, home decor, and more with some places to shop in Bucks County.


Peddler's Village 
Routes 202 and 203 Lahaska PA 18931
215-794-4000
Peddler's Village is everything but ordinary. There may not be any name brands here, but there are a ton of deals! From fine art to toys and local artisans, there ar only some things that you can find at Peddler's Village. There really is nothing like it!


Quakertown Farmer's Market 
201 Station Road Quakertown PA 18951
215-536-4115
Quakertown Farmer's Market isn't just your regular farmer's market - it's a flea market too. Vendors include As Seen on TV, video games, sports collectibles, toys,  household items - basically anything you could ever want is here. From food to clothes, art, and more, this market is a definite required destination for a day trip in Bucks County!


Rice's Market  
6236 Greenhill Road New Hope PA 18938
215-297-5993
Rice's Market is a sale and country marketplace that has everything and anything you could think of. What once was a family auction location turned into a market. Now, the owners try to combine contemporary style with the original farmer's market feel.


 

Farms and Gardens in Bucks County PA

 Bucks County PA is an spot full of lush green land. They look to conserve that area with farms and gardens galore. Come explore the great outdoors with gardens and farmland to visit in PA.


Renny Hortulus Farm Nursery and Gardens
60 Thompson Mill Road Wrightstown PA 18940
215-598-0550
With gardens and a nursery, Hortulus Farm is a wonder. You have to see it to believe it - so make sure you put it on your list of things to do in Bucks County. There are twenty-four separate gardens to explore that run right over Fire Creek. The nursery has 60,000 square feet of greenhouse space to enjoy. Explore both and take in all the beauty!


Shady Brook Farm 
931 Stony Hill Road Yardley PA 19056
215-968-1670
Shady Brook Farm offers events, parties, a farmers market, and a garden center for you to enjoy during your day trip to Bucks County PA. From pumpkin picking in the fall and strawberries in the summer, you can stop by to shop or pick up some produce!


Bowman's Hill Wildflower Preserve 
1635 River Road New Hope PA 18938
215-862-2924
Don't let the name fool you - Bowman's Hill Wildflower Preserve has more than just wildflowers. The area is dedicated to the education of native plants and how to take care of those that might be endangered. They offer tours, classes, events, workshops, and more! Take a picture with some cool flowers on your tour of Bucks County PA!


 

Fun Places to take Kids in Bucks County PA


 

Sesame Place 
100 Sesame Road Langhorne PA 19047
1-215-702-3566
Their favorite characters come to life when you take them to Sesame Place! From dry rides like Oscar's Wacky Taxi Roller Coaster to Captain Cookies High C's Adventure, and water rides like Sky Spash and Sesame Streak, they can have a fun family day with the furry friends they know and love.


Bucks County River Country 
2 Walters Lane Point Pleasant, PA 
215-297-5000
Bucks County River Country provides the ultimate kayaking or tubing experience for you and your family. Enjoy the adventure that families have been loving for over 50 years. Life jackets, a free shuttle, paddles, and facilities included in all rentals!


New Hope amd Ivyland Railroad 
32 West Bridge Street New Hope PA 18938
215-862-2332
All aboard this exciting railroad experience. This historical train was once a part of the Reading Railroad and you can ride it just like in the olden days. The traditional train ride is 50 minutes and includes a scenic look at Bucks County, while themed train rides happen during Christmas, Halloween, and other fun holidays.


Giggleberry Fair at Peddler's Village 
Route 263 Lahaska Bucks County PA 

215-794-4047
Giggleberry Fair is the destination for fun with kids in Bucks County. Enjoy Giggleberry Mountain, the fair's centerpiece and giant obstacle course. This location is also the premier spot for kid's birthday parties in Bucks County.


 

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