Location: Doylestown
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Doylestown is a borough and the county seat of Bucks County in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. It is located 27 miles (43 km) north of Philadelphia and 80 miles (130 km) southwest of New York City. As of the 2010 census, the borough population was 8,380.
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1. The County Theater
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 233 reviews
The County is a nonprofit, community-based movie theater that specializes in independent, art, and foreign films. We are also one of the region's premier cinema destinations, offering, in addition to our regular programming, a variety of special events ranging from Saturday Kid's Matinees to classic Hollywood films. We regularly present local filmmakers and host discussion groups and lectures. "County Theater, Inc." is a 501 (c) (3) tax-exempt nonprofit corporation which owns and runs the theater.
Reviewed By Z6244TGkathleenb - Philadelphia, United States
Doylestown's County Theater is prepping for an Expansion similar to the very successful one at Phoenixville's Colonial Theater by Founding Executive Director Mary Foote. County Theater is a True GEM to Bucks County.
2. The Doylestown Bookshop
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 42 reviews
Reviewed By tangerinezoso - New York City, United States
I like supporting independent bookshops, so I had this on my list when visiting the Doylestown area. There was a nice selection in various subjects, as well as little knickknacks such as candles, notebooks, socks, and magnets. The only thing I could ask for would be a discount or bargain bin section of used books.
3. Michener Art Museum
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4.5 based on 299 reviews
The Michener Art Museum is an American art institution dedicated to preserving, interpreting, and exhibiting the art and cultural heritage of the Delaware Valley region and beyond. Welcoming 135,000 visitors each year, the Michener showcases a spectacular collection of Pennsylvania Impressionist paintings as well as many special and permanent exhibitions that include the work of historical and contemporary painters, sculptors, photographers, and furniture designers. Art transforms—we’ll show you how.
Reviewed By MitchPhyllis65 - Morristown, United States
The Michener Art Museum offers every one the chance to experience the world of art up close by viewing wonderful paintings and sculptures displayed in various exhibits throughout the year. My wife and I visited the museum on a recent rainy day and were amazed how beautiful it really is, and as a Submarine Veteran w/ID I was especially grateful to be informed there would be no entrance fee for both of us. This art museum may not be the largest we’ve seen but it was definitely worth the hour and a half drive to get here and we highly recommend checking it out.
4. Mercer Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 500 reviews
Managed by the Bucks County Historical Society, this museum pays tribute to Henry Chapman Mercer, noted archaeologist, antiquarian, artist and writer.
Reviewed By Brooklyn478 - Brooklyn, United States
The Mercer Museum in Doylestown PA was a new find and what as discovery! Interesting old castle like concrete building filled with artifacts about every aspect of the old world life where craftsmanship was key. What a collection with well described sections covering blacksmith to candle making to wagon making and even a small general store. Fun for the whole family. Check out all floors and also get the discounted combo ticket including Fonthill Castle Mercer ‘s home to complete the adventure! Staff is also very nice and helpful.
5. Fonthill Castle
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4.5 based on 489 reviews
Once the home of Henry Mercer (1856-1930,) this concrete castle boasts 44 rooms with interior walls, floors and ceilings adorned with a dazzling array of the artists original handcrafted tiles.
Reviewed By we3reevers
We were looking for a quick day trip and decided on visiting Doylestown. Fonthill Castle was our first stop and we were very impressed. We enjoyed hearing of the quirkiness of Mercy, the design and building of the castle, the amazing tile work and careful itemizing of each tile, stories of Lucy the horse and Rocco the dog. Our tour guide, Peter, was excellent.
6. Kids Castle
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4.5 based on 244 reviews
Reviewed By js10018 - Doylestown, United States
The castle is a great structure in a great setting, It looks like a fairy-tale come to life and makes me wish I was young again. Clean and well-maintained, it is an integral part of the park and is the type of amenity that makes Doylestown and Bucks County great.
7. Our Lady of Czestochowa Shrine
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 141 reviews
Reviewed By podrozniczka60 - New Jersey, United States
This is a forever fascinating unique shrine complex, friendly, inviting - with long standing tradition of hospitality and many events through the year. The church is dedicated to Black Madonna - Our Lady of Czestochowa and it is surrounded by the adjacent festival grounds and cemetery. The church is known for its modern beautiful altar and the stunning stain-glass windows depicting the history of Poland and United States. There is also a chapel, cafeteria, souvenir store, exhibit halls, museum and many other notable nooks to explore. Coronavirus disturbed the usual schedule of events, religious pilgrimages, exhibits and the yearly September attraction of the Polish Festival but this special place is always worth visiting and attractive both to ordinary tourists and pilgrims on a spiritual journey.
8. Pearl S. Buck House
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4.5 based on 116 reviews
Just a short drive from Philadelphia, The Pearl S. Buck House promotes the legacy of author and humanitarian, Pearl S. Buck.As you walk through her pre-1825 Pennsylvania stone farmhouse, you will learn her life history, which began in childhood as a daughter of missionary parents in China and ended as a Pulitzer and Nobel-prize winning author. One of just a few national historic landmarks that uphold a woman's legacy, the intact collection includes the typewriter she used to write The Good Earth. Serene paths lead to her gravesite. Exhibit gallery displays her numerous awards including the Nobel prize. International gift shop on location. Pair a tour with a book discussion. Annual festival of trees, writing workshops and cultural events scheduled year round.
Reviewed By GoingPlacesWandering - Pennsburg, United States
Wow - I knew Pearl S. Buck was an author but I didn’t know about ALL her humanitarian endeavors! Today I learned just a bit about her life and wow!!! She was a phenomenal outspoken woman for human rights - all humans! An advocate for the mental impaired, adoption, women’s rights, education of children, racial equality and I’m sure I’m missing some more! What an inspiration! Her home a National Historic Landmark and is right here in Bucks County! I am embarrassed that I have lived here my whole life and was never here! I went on a cold dreary day but the house tour was awesome - festival of tees was going on so the whole house was decorated. Visitor center was extremely informative. Definitely will be back to see the grounds on a nicer day! Plan to bring family and friends as well! What a local treasure! Thank you Jenna Worrell of Visit Bucks County for hosting the Fall Group Tour Committee Meeting at Pearl S. Buck.
9. Moravian Pottery and Tile Works
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4.5 based on 215 reviews
The Moravian Pottery and Tile Works, a National Historic Landmark, is maintained as a "working history" museum by Pennsylvania's County of Bucks, Department of Parks and Recreation.
Reviewed By GoingPlacesWandering - Pennsburg, United States
Really enjoyed the tile works! So much history and then you see them continuing this tile making today using the same process! Even use local clay from Quakertown. The most interesting thing I found was that Mr. Mercer was a potter but unfortunately he could not make a pot or a vase - so he started doing tiles instead! This is so interesting that he technically by most standards was a failure! BUT.... turn that failure into something phenomenal! Wonderful story! Enjoyed everything and will go to the castle next time and return to the gift shop - wonderfully unique gifts!!!
10. Doylestown Rock Gym
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4.5 based on 23 reviews
Reviewed By JimA2003 - Doylestown, United States
My grandkids loved it! It was nice to do something fun .... and safe! The instructor was amazing! They were extremely careful!! Very, very few in the gym, sanitized everything! Great for all ages! Young to adults! Take water to drink. ????
