Wow. What a unique, random gem and historic property. What is Fonthill and why is there a castle in…read moreDoylestown, Pennsylvania? Fonthill Castle was the home of archeologist and tile maker Henry Chapman Mercer. (Also in Doylestown are two more Mercer buildings you can tour - the Mercer Museum and the Moravian Pottery and Tile Works building, the business Mercer ran and where most of the tiles in the castle were produced.) Henry Mercer seems like he was an interesting guy, and you can see that in his home - 44 rooms, 18 fireplaces, 200 windows, who knows how many staircases...! And designed and decorated in a way I've never seen anywhere else. The castle is an early example of poured-in-place concrete building and is a mix of Medieval, Gothic, and Byzantine architectural styles. And there are, of course, Moravia tiles (and some historic and international tiles that he collected during his life) throughout the house - almost more than you could imagine. We visited last Saturday to experience their "Fonthill Castle Holiday Lights Meander Experience," which allows you to visit the castle through a self-guided experience (there were staff in various rooms who were happy to answer questions) and enjoy a series of Christmas trees on display throughout the home. I definitely enjoyed the experience but am definitely planning a return visit to see the castle in better light (not at night in the dark - which was perfect for the Christmas tree experience) - they offer 60-minute guided tours though the house for most of the year! The castle is pretty wild, and I look forward to visiting it again and experiencing it in a new way. If you are interested in architecture, art, crafts, the Arts and Crafts design movement, or just quirky, unusual places, definitely add Fonthill to your list and check it out!

Amazing property, it is a hidden gem. Went with my family for the tour and everyone enjoyed it!read more

VERY INTERESTING!!! While visiting my daughter in PA from CA we checked out the Mercer Museum and…read moretruly enjoyed the experience. Plenty of free parking available and Admission @ $20 for adults and $ 17 for Seniors was fair. So much to see and learn, you literally had to look everywhere, no space was left unused! The staff was helpful and insightful and we learned a lot and were impressed with the collection. Down side was elevators we not working which was OK for us but might have been an issue for others. #2 issue was lack of air conditioning in parts of the building. I highly recommend you take the time to see this!

It was a random visit. A sunny day, a lovely ride, and we ended up in Doylestown, an area that…read morepiques my interest. Had no idea what was in the Mercer and was blown away by what we saw. Henry Mercer, a true renaissance man, built the Mercer Musem to preserve a vast collection of everyday objects from pre-industrial America. Watching a film at the outset -- most people skipped it -- gave us an idea of what was behind the exhibits. Everything is precisely categorized: tools used for meat preparation, tools for dairy production, tools used with fruit ..... (he had a fascination with tools.) In 1911-'12 Mercer built Moravian Pottery and Tile Works. For a period of time he was recognized as the premier maker of artistic tiles. A mile down the road is Fonthill Castle, Mercer's home and showplace for his tiles. Open to the public, but unfortunately closed Saturday because of a wedding. (What a cool place for a wedding!) Both properties are Smithsonian affiliates, operated by the Bucks County Historical Society. If you find yourself in the area, I recommend a visit. (Ladies, wear comfortable flat shoes; there are winding staircases of hard concrete, and I hate to imagine a fall.) After your visit, you might want to keep your car parked in Mercer's lot and walk a few blocks to State and Main Streets. A number of bars and restaurants.

Mom and I loved our self guided tour of this fascinating art tile factory. You get to see the tiles…read moremade the way the founder did. The building is so cool and you can buy hand crafted pottery. Loved it!

A "working museum," Moravian Pottery & Tile Works was founded and built by Henry Chapman Mercer in…read morethe early twentieth century, and the facility still produces handmade tiles using techniques that Mercer developed, and reproductions are crafted using his original molds and locally sourced clay. You can show up and just shop in their store (lots of tiles to choose from) or you can take a tour. The tour starts with a video (a pretty old one!) that explains the history and the architecture of the tile works and the process used by the tileworks to make its tile (pretty much the same as 100 year ago). Then you can wander through the self-guided tour path and see a demonstration of some tiles being pressed and talk to the staff about the tiles and process. It's definitely one of the many places worth visiting in Doylestown. It makes a great day or weekend trip combined with some of Doylestown's other attractions (like Mercer's home Fonthill, which is just next door, and the museum he founded in town). The tiles are beautiful, and it was great to learn and see how they're made!

I wanted to say thank you to everyone at the historical society for all the wonderful work they do…read more John and Chery are wonderful and they keep history alive and ticking for all of us to relive whenever we reach out.

Rude af. The front desk was the most unhelpful ignorant gross and abuse of "power." I hate that we…read moreeven have to deal with this bs. Not my fault NY state is incompetent af and does whatever they do and as a result people, the citizens suffer. I'd rather get all my teeth pulled than have to come to here.

I recently went for a Real ID at the Dublin Center when my license was up for renewal and had the…read moreabsolute worst experience ever. I was treated with indifference boarding on contempt. They mislead me, misinformed me and made no attempt whatsoever to be helpful. I stood in line forever only to reach the counter and be dismissed because I had a question. I've never been treated so poorly. The place is a disgrace.

I take my 2 y. o. granddaughter nearly every week. There are so many wonderful things to explore…read moreand learn from. They have a walking path through the woods with a natural playground and sandbox, a bird house building to watch and interactive displays, a mini zoo inside a house with small animals and activities including a treehouse. They also have weekly activities and seasonal events for elementary school kids. My granddaughter calls Briar Bush "The Animal House" and loves to put a donation in the collection box before we leave.

They were so friendly and it was a great little center to see the local wildlife and learn. We…read moredidn't get to do the whole path with a stroller but it was nice and shaded on the trail so even on a hot day it felt cooler.

Great job. Would recommend. I am very satisfied. Thanks for everything. Anthony came out and did a…read morewonderful job. Did it all on his own, no help. I was impressed. Thanks for everything.

I used Timestone Monument for my brothers Monument. Helen was super efficient, helpful and good to…read morecommunicate. Most of our communication was through text and it did not matter the time I texted her she always responded. Helen was helpful in sending me pictures of monuments based on the things I shared I wanted on his headstone. Helen is a good sales person to deal with. I also found their prices to be better than most Monument places.

I have been thinking about number 2000 for a while, and reading what Yelp friends have been doing…read moreto mark this milestone. I could either ignore it and just write another review whose time had come, or attempt something bigger, grander. I guess most people like to acknowledge important landmarks in life, and while the "importance" is debatable in the universal scheme of things, on a personal level, it has meaning. So, I decided that my home area of Bucks County, Pennsylvania would be the subject. It is something I know a little about having lived here for a few decades. It is also a place I love for its beauty, spirit, and what it has been as the setting for my life. Until a few weeks ago, it would have been a bright and happy piece. After all, its history is fascinating with its exploration and settling beginning in the early Seventeenth Century. Quakers, William Penn, the Walking Treaty land grant from the indigenous tribes. General Washington crossing the Delaware on Christmas Eve, and the Doan Gang robbing the county treasury in Newtown during the Revolution. Authors James Michener, Pearl S. Buck, Nathaniel West, Diana Wells, Elizabeth Gilbert. Old towns Bristol, Doylestown, New Hope, Centre Bridge, Palisades. Parks Ringing Rocks, Nockamixon, Tyler. Covered bridges that put Madison Countys' to shame. The list of amazing people, places and historical events goes on for centuries. The Mighty Delaware flowing along its eastern boundary, the life blood of it all. It has been such a incredible place to live, work, love and create. But, for the moment, and likely much longer, its innocence is gone, and a shroud covers all that was great about Bucks with morbid sadness. A series of acts so savage and inexplicable, that it is almost impossible to fathom what could cause them, has deflowered and disgraced our peaceable kingdom. Four young men were murdered and buried deep in the earth by two dark and despicable souls, for motives beyond comprehension. Lives of twenty year olds snuffed out by peers. Buried in the low hills of Solebury, not more than a few miles from where patriots gave their lives to plant the seeds that became our Tree of Freedom. I am haunted by these souls, both those given in battle for our national destiny, and these four, two hundred and fifty years later, who gave their lives for nothing at all. Until I understand the connection between the two events, the pall covering Bucks County will not abate. The sorrow and angst of families knowing their sons are not coming home is too much for all of us to bear. The anger, uncontainable.

What a gorgeous day for the Massive Barn Market. Apparently tripled in size this year! Parking was…read morebedlam, food trucks ran out of food and not enough port-a-potties (25 min. + Lines)..Do not think I'll be back. One plus hours to get .3 miles up hill from Baltimore Pike to parking entrance - one police officer until PA State trooper showed up with no where to turn around and high tail it out, basically trapped:( Please organize better & get the word out that you have! For over 7,000 people attending ~ yikes.

Came here for Chadds Ford Day as a day trip for my job and had an overall unpleasant experience…read more Enjoyed the food trucks and the different venders selling art, jewelry, and such but getting in was a hassle. Didn't get handicap parking when we needed it. So we had to walk a good distance while pushing a wheel chair to get to the entrance. I didn't know they only accepted cash and not card so once I arrived to the ticket stand the lady sitting at the stand told me they had a ATM machine and where to find it but refused to let me use it, which I couldn't understand. When I asked if I could use it to pay for my ticket she literally laughed at me and told me no I could not use their ATM machine and would not tell me why, she then assisted the person behind me in line. Another lady approached me and ended up having a free voucher ticket and gave it to me. I don't have any plans on ever coming back here for any event that is held.

My mom and I just stayed at Morgan Huges last weekend, and had a really wonderful stay. Renee and…read moreScott are very friendly, down-to-earth people, who treated us extremely well and made us feel right at home. Christopher, their Labrador, made us feel very protected and was a magnificent substitute for the 2 dogs I left at home. The grounds (including a nice pool) and the house are both beautiful and set a perfectly cozy colonial backdrop to our trip . . . . I highly recommend this b&b and plan on staying here again.