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1. Kids Castle ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Kids Castle
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2. Fonthill Castle, Doylestown, PA ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Fonthill Castle, Doylestown, PA
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3. Mercer Museum, Doylestown, PA

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Mercer Museum, Doylestown, PA
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4. Michener Art Museum

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Michener Art Museum
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5. Moravian Pottery and Tile Works

Moravian Pottery and Tile Works
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6. Bucks County Civil War Library and Museum

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Bucks County Civil War Library and Museum
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7. Central Park

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Central Park
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8. Peace Valley Lavender Farm

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Peace Valley Lavender Farm
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9. Honey Restaurant

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Honey Restaurant
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10. Lilly's Gourmet

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Lilly's Gourmet
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11. Piccola Trattoria

Piccola Trattoria
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12. Aldie Mansion

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Aldie Mansion
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13. Quakertown Swamp

Quakertown Swamp
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14. Hellerick's Family Farm

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Hellerick's Family Farm
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15. Doylestown Rock Gym

Doylestown Rock Gym
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16. Quinoa Peruvian and Mexican Restaurant

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Quinoa Peruvian and Mexican Restaurant
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • Doylestown is a borough in, and the county seat of, Bucks County, Pennsylvania.
  • It is situated 35 miles north of Philadelphia and 80 miles southwest of New York City.
  • It was founded in 1745 at the intersection of what is now known as US Route 202 and Pennsylvania Route 611.
  • It is named after William Doyle who set up a tavern at that point.
  • The population of the settlement waxed and waned and at one time, the entire historic town center was threatened with demolition until it was saved by civic action.
  • There have been several notable residents of the town, such as Henry Chapman Mercer, Pearl S. Buck, James A. Michener, and Oscar Hammerstein.

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Doylestown, Pennsylvania Weather by Month

Month High (°F) Low (°F) Precip. (in) Conditions
January 35 20 3.0 Cold & Snowy
February 40 25 2.5 Cold & Snowy
March 50 30 3.5 Chilly & Rainy
April 65 40 3.8 Mild & Rainy
May 75 50 4.0 Pleasant
June 82 60 4.5 Warm & Humid
July 85 65 4.0 Hot & Humid
August 82 62 3.5 Warm & Humid
September 72 48 3.0 Mild & Pleasant
October 60 35 2.5 Cool & Crisp
November 45 28 2.0 Chilly & Rainy
December 35 20 2.0 Cold & Snowy

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