Yardley can be explored through several distinct themes: remembrance at The Garden of Reflection, art throughout the town, and recreation along the Delaware Canal. There is also a historic church building, a seasonal pumpkin event, and a pub serving drinks made in Pennsylvania. This mix offers different priorities for planning a trip.

Memorial and Remembrance

In July 2006, The Garden of Reflection in Lower Makefield was designated Pennsylvania’s official state memorial to the victims of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. It is located in the 64-acre Memorial Park at 1950 Woodside Road, Yardley, Pennsylvania 19067. Its dedication and exact address place this historic landmark within Yardley.

Art in Town and Cultural Heritage

The Yardley Duck Walk is a stroll through town with a map leading to four-foot-tall fiberglass ducks. Seven local artists designed the figures. The “Greetings from Yardley” mural at 15 South Main Street adds another artistic touch: local artist Tony Napoli created it as a giant vintage-style postcard. Yardley’s murals are also a special highlight of the Langhorne Council for the Arts’ self-guided Lower Bucks County Mural Tour. The Duck Walk leads to four figures; the mural makes a single, large-scale statement with its postcard motif.

The Yardley-Bethel African Methodist Episcopal (A.M.E.) Church on South Canal Street offers a different architectural perspective. The small wood-frame church was built in 1877. This clearly identified building and its year of construction add a historical perspective to the town’s art themes.

Delaware River, Canal and Seasonal Experiences

Yardley borders the Delaware River. The nearly 60-mile towpath along the Delaware Canal is a distinct outdoor attraction: Yardley and neighboring towns benefit from it, and runners, cyclists and families use the path.

During Canal-O-Ween, a week-long celebration lights up the Delaware Canal in Yardley with nearly 500 glowing jack-o’-lanterns. Seasonal event details may change; check the latest dates before making plans.

A Regional Focus on Drinks

Stone’s Throw Pub at Shady Brook Farm in Yardley serves only wines, beers and spirits made in Pennsylvania. The drinks menu may change over time. Check it in advance if it matters to your plans.

The themes are distinct: The Garden of Reflection represents a specific historical connection, the Duck Walk and murals offer different art forms, and the towpath is for outdoor recreation. If you’re looking for a hotel in Yardley, you can first decide which of these themes you’d like to shape your stay.

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