About 5 years ago I moved from West Palm Beach, Florida. The only state I had ever known. The closest encounter I had with snow was a snow cone and I was used to seeing Palm trees trimmed in Christmas lights. I lived surrounded by beaches and hot weather 24/7. It wasn't out of the ordinary to have alligators crawling in my backyard. My dad ended up getting a job promotion and we moved to good ol' Doylestown, Pennsylvania. I'd have to leave everything I ever knew. I traded alligators for deer and went from Summer weather all year long to four seasons. I was excited for change but didn't know exactly what to expect. Little did I know how much I'd end up falling in love with this small town. So for those of you who always ask "What's Doylestown?" here's what Doylestown is..
Downtown Doylestown
Downtown Doylestown is where all the shops and restaurants are located along with our notorious County Theatre that no one has actually been to.
Yummy Food
We have delicious places to eat, including my favorite Jules Thin Crust.
Our Giant Starbucks
You've probably never seen a Starbucks like this one. Fun fact, this building is actually a historical landmark. It's the Fountain House which used to be owned by a Tory sympathizer during the Revolutionary War. The town's first post office was located here in 1802.
The Building That Looks Like a Castle
This is the Mercer Museum. This is a museum that teaches the history of the daily life in America during the 18th and 19th century. Henry Mercer, an anthropologist, opened this museum in 1916 to show and preserve his collection. He wanted to make sure that these artifacts didn't get lost with time.
The Other Castle
This is Kids Castle, it's an eight story wooden playground. Kids Castle is probably the coolest playground you'll ever see or play on and it doesn't get old no matter how old you are.
Peace Valley
Peace Valley offers a beautiful 14 mile trail around Lake Galena. Along with the scenic trail, Peace Valley offers plenty of other outdoor activities. This place is gorgeous no matter the season (fall is the most breathtaking in my opinion).
Lavender Farms
I mean.. how amazing is this? We have a few lavender farms where you can walk around and purchase cute bundles of these beautiful flowers, along with other lavender products.
Doylestown is where I have made some of the greatest memories with some of the most wonderful people. Without this town, I wouldn't have met my amazing friends who have become apart of my family. So for those of you who don't know what my hometown is, this is it. This is my small town that I've learned to call home and I could not be more proud of it. I hope everyone has a chance to live somewhere as great at this place.
