Founded by William Penn in the 1680s, Bucks County can attribute its name to the shire in which William Penn called home — Buckinghamshire, England. Much of the beauty of the countryside still prevails in rolling hills, farmland, and narrow, winding streams. Historic sites testify to its hearty and steadfast roles — political, industrial, and artistic — in the burgeoning new nation. Lessons in American heritage can be found in Bristol, Newtown, Yardley, and Quakertown.
Conveniently located between Philadelphia and New York City, Bucks County is accessible to nearly every kind of transportation network available.
Renowned for its high quality of life, Bucks County offers many recreational and leisure opportunities.
Some of our most popular visitor destinations include New Hope, Sesame Place in Langhorne, Peddlers Village in Lahaska, and the "Mercer Mile" in Doylestown. ??
A drive through Bucks County offers views of the scenic Delaware River, stone farmhouses dating to the American Revolution, covered bridges, and quaint boroughs such as Bristol, Newtown, Doylestown and Quakertown.
Visitors and residents also enjoy the natural beauty of our County; such as hiking, birding, sailing, fishing, or simply the outdoors in one of the 22 County parks. There are thousands of acres of state parks such as the Neshaminy, Delaware Canal, Nockamixon and Tyler State Parks, serving residents throughout all areas of Bucks County. Play a round of golf at one of the many public and private golf courses throughout the County.
There are many opportunities to take in the performing arts, including the famous Bucks County Playhouse in New Hope, the new Commerce Bank Amphitheater in Bensalem, and the Sellersville Theater in Sellersville.
Nearby professional sports teams include the Philadelphia Phillies, the Flyers, the 76ers, and the Eagles. Many in Bucks County frequently enjoy a relaxing summer evening watching the Trenton Thunder minor league baseball team perform across the Delaware River in Trenton, New Jersey. Sports fans of all stripes will find a team to root for in and around Bucks County!