Things to Do

Doylestown's best sights are unusually distinctive for a small county seat. Start with Henry Mercer's concrete buildings, then leave time for the town center and the Michener museum.

Guide

Things to Do

01

Mercer Museum

The Mercer Museum is Doylestown's essential stop. Its towering concrete interior is packed with tools, vehicles, trade signs, and everyday objects that Henry Mercer …

Museum
02

Fonthill Castle

Fonthill Castle is Henry Mercer's former home, a poured-concrete fantasy filled with tiles, books, and rooms that refuse to behave like ordinary rooms. It …

Sight
03

Peace Valley Park

Peace Valley Park spreads around Lake Galena just outside Doylestown, with trails, picnic areas, boating, fishing, and a nature centre. It is a useful …
04

Moravian Pottery and Tile Works

The Moravian Pottery and Tile Works preserves the tile-making side of Henry Mercer's world. The building itself is part of the pleasure: another concrete …

Museum
05

James A. Michener Art Museum

The James A. Michener Art Museum gives Doylestown a second strong museum identity beyond Henry Mercer. It focuses on regional art, especially the Pennsylvania …

Museum
06

Doylestown Historic District

The Doylestown Historic District is the town's walkable core, with older houses, civic buildings, shops, and side streets that still feel like a county …

Sight
07

Oscar Hammerstein Farm

Oscar Hammerstein II lived and worked at Highland Farm outside Doylestown, tying the town quietly to the golden age of American musical theatre. The …

Sight
08

Fountain House

The Fountain House is an old Doylestown landmark at the center of town. Buildings like this give the borough its settled, lived-in feeling: not …

Sight