Yardley: Memorial, Art and Canal

Yardley brings together a memorial, art around town, and activities along the Delaware Canal. Yardley also borders the Delaware River. If you’re looking for a hotel in Yardley, you can shape your stay around these different themes: remembrance, local art, or outdoor activities.

A memorial in Memorial Park

The Garden of Reflection is located in the 64-acre Memorial Park at 1950 Woodside Road in Yardley, Pennsylvania 19067. In July 2006, The Garden of Reflection was designated Pennsylvania’s official state memorial to the victims of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. For travelers who want to include remembrance of the attacks in their choice of destination, this site offers a clear thematic focus.

Art around town: a walk and murals

The Yardley Duck Walk is a stroll through town that offers a map to four-foot-tall fiberglass ducks created by seven local artists. Another art form is the “Greetings from Yardley” mural at 15 South Main Street: designed as a giant vintage-style postcard, it was created by local artist Tony Napoli. The Langhorne Council for the Arts’ self-guided Lower Bucks County Mural Tour also highlights Yardley’s murals as a special destination. The Duck Walk centers on a shared theme featuring several decorated figures, while the mural is a single postcard-sized work.

A historic church

Yardley-Bethel African Methodist Episcopal (A.M.E.) Church on South Canal Street is a small wood-frame church built in 1877. The church building is part of Yardley’s local history. If you take both art and history into account when choosing places to visit, these are distinct aspects of Yardley.

The Delaware River and towpath

Yardley borders the Delaware River. The Delaware Canal is also a point of reference for outdoor activities: Yardley and neighboring towns along the canal use the nearly 60-mile towpath. The river forms Yardley’s geographic boundary; the towpath is associated with outdoor activities and is visited by runners, cyclists, and families. When planning, you can distinguish between Yardley’s location on the Delaware River and the long trail along the Delaware Canal.

Seasonal celebration and drinks

During the week-long Canal-O-Ween celebration, nearly 500 glowing jack-o’-lanterns light up the Delaware Canal in Yardley. Because seasonal event details can change, check the dates before planning a trip around this celebration.

Stone’s Throw Pub at Shady Brook Farm in Yardley serves wines, beers, and spirits made exclusively in Pennsylvania. This origin claim applies to all three drink categories. Because offerings can change, it’s a good idea to check current information before visiting.

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