3 Holiday Itineraries
Bucks County offers plenty of options for the family, couples, and friends during the holiday season. From romantic stays to tree lightings, there is something for every group during these chilly winter months.
- Peddler's Village
FOR THE FAMILY:
STAY: The Golden Plough Inn
This boutique hotel located in the heart of Peddler’s Village is the perfect place to recharge to get through those cold, winter months. This rustic inn holds nearly 70 rooms, and is beautiful during the winter and a great place to meet for a drink in one of the surrounding pubs or restaurants. See the decorations of the Gingerbread House Competition & Display!
EAT: The Perk
Stop into this Perkasie family favorite for an all American menu. They say they're a local eatery that feels like home! Having been around a while, they have their menu perfected. French onion soup, burgers, crab cakes, ribs, pasta and more. Parents can also enjoy their specialty themed holiday cocktails.
PLAY: Sesame Place® Philadelphia
Didn’t think you could go to the amusement park in the winter, did you? Stop by every kid’s favorite theme park based off of the hit TV show Sesame Street for the ‘A Very Furry Christmas’ event! Sing along at three special Christmas shows and take a train ride tour through the Twiddlebugs’ Gingerbread Cookie Factory on the Sesame Place Furry Express! Be sure to visit Santa’s Furry Workshop for an elf-guided journey to meet the jolly man himself, Santa Claus!
- Winter in New Hope
FOR COUPLES:
STAY: The Inn at Barley Sheaf Farm
You won’t ever forget your relaxing getaway to The Inn at Barley Sheaf. The cozy inn perfect for winter cuddling offers a daily wine and cheese reception and an entertaining game room! The Inn is home to 16 luxury suites throughout the manor house, cottage, and barn. Explore our lodging packages & special offers page for more exciting deals.
EAT: Oldestone
Located in the former Marsha Brown Restaurant location that opened in 2003 serving New Orleans-style food, Oldestone is a delectable dining experience you do not want to miss. Dine on sensational seasonal seafood, like Day Boat Scallops and Creole Style Jumbalaya that pay homage to Marsha Brown's past.
PLAY: Shady Brook Farm Holiday Light Show
Shady Brook Farm's spectacular Holiday Light Show features more than three million light illuminating acres of farmland. Encounter whimsical displays and familiar characters as you drive through in the comfort of your own car or enjoy the show on an open-air wagon. After your ride, warm up by a cozy fire pit and buy a s'mores kit and some hot cocoa.
- Logan Inn
FOR FRIENDS:
STAY: Logan Inn
The Inn is one of the oldest continually-operating inns in the United States and offers opportunities to roast marshmallows on the fire outside. This is the perfect place to meet up with friends and take in one of the most historic main streets in the United States!
DRINK: Hops & Hardware
Friends new and old will love this distillery bar in Bristol! Try their fun themed holiday cocktails. Liquor drinks not your thing? Be sure to stop in some of the breweries in New Hope, too, like Great Barn Brewery Taproom, so you can check in to the Bucks County Ale Trail!
PLAY: Washington Crossing Historic Park
Each December, thousands gather on the banks of the Delaware River to watch Washington Crossing the Delaware Reenactment, a reenactment of George Washington's daring 1776 Christmas night river crossing. During the event, several hundred reenactors in Continental military dress listen to an inspiring speech by General Washington and then row across the river in replica Durham boats. Don't miss out on this annual tradition!