For Bensalem, Andalusia Historic House, Gardens & Arboretum offers a special focus: the estate is located in Pennsylvania along a stretch of the Delaware River. Self-guided tours lead through formal gardens and native woodland areas. Designed garden spaces sit alongside a landscape shaped by woodland. Because seasonal visiting options may change, check the conditions for your visit date.
Andalusia: Gardens, Art, and Family History
The Big House at Andalusia is designated a National Historic Landmark and houses a unique art collection. A one-hour tour introduces the interiors and the history of the family that lived at Andalusia from the 1790s to the 1970s. Notable family members include Nicholas Biddle, president of the Second Bank of the United States. If you plan to take the house tour, check the schedule in advance.
Individual garden areas also have their own history: James “Jimmy” Biddle planted the original Green Walk in the 1960s and the White Garden at Andalusia in the 1990s. The gardens also include a former icehouse and Father’s Conifer Walk, named after Jimmy Biddle. These details lend the visit a historical thread that runs from the plantings to the named pathways.
The annual Garden Symposium includes book signings, lunch, afternoon tea, and a private visit to the gardens. If you are considering adding this event to your trip, check the schedule for that year.
Parks and Recreation in Bensalem Township
The 100-acre Bensalem Central Park surrounds the Bensalem Municipal Building. Its amenities include walking paths, bocce and shuffleboard courts, a children’s playground, and restrooms. Amenities and rules may change; check current conditions if needed. Firefighters Field offers a different kind of outdoor space: the Township park is named for fallen firefighters and public service employees and features fitness walking trails.
Imagination Land Playground on Hulmeville Road was specially designed for children with special needs and can also be used by others. This sets it apart from the walking paths and sports facilities at Township parks. The Museum and Learning Center of the Historical Society of Bensalem Township is open Wednesdays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to noon, and at other times by appointment. Since opening hours may change, check before your visit.
Golf is another option in Bensalem Township: Bensalem Township Country Club is a public 18-hole golf course where golfers can choose from four sets of tees. The options range from walking paths and a playground to history and a round of golf, without implying that these activities form a single tour.
Events and More Places to Visit
Bensalem Township’s Family Fall Festival takes place annually on the first Saturday in October. The program includes free family entertainment, food trucks, a beer garden, an evening concert, and fireworks. Weekly tribute act concerts are part of the program at the Penn Community Bank Amphitheater from late May through August. Dates and programming may change; check the details for your travel year.
Next to the casino is Parx East, spanning 280,000 square feet and home to Parx Racing. Thoroughbred racing at Parx Racing is described as taking place Saturday through Tuesday, though race schedules may vary. So check the specific dates if you plan to include the races in your itinerary.
In lower Bucks County, Neshaminy State Park sits along the Delaware River. The 339-acre park has picnic areas, a swimming pool, and a separate splash pad for children; its marina provides boats with access to the Delaware River. Since the availability of seasonal facilities may vary, it’s worth checking before your visit.
Discover more destinations: Doylestown, Morrisville, Langhorne, Quakertown, Bristol, Feasterville-Trevose, Yardley, Andalusia.
For the broader travel overview: Bucks.
