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Langhorne is a borough in Bucks County in the state of Pennsylvania located about 6 miles west of the Delaware River.

Get in

Langhorne is located approximately 40 minutes north of Philadelphia. It is accessible via I-95 (exit 44 labeled Langhorne and Penndell) and by SEPTA [2] (Regional Rail R3 to Langhorne).

Get Around

You will probably need to drive here, but once you're in it's much more effective (and enjoyable) to walk around. The attractions and center of Langhorne Borough is convenient, well lit, and easily traversed on foot. If you are traveling to the amusements or restaurants located around the city of Langhorne, you would be better of traveling by car. There are plenty of places to park. If you can't find parking there because it is usually pretty crowded or locals park since there are residence living in the vicinity, there are plenty of parking lots on side streets or in shopping plazas around the area.

By car

From Philadelphia & below, take I-95 North to exit 44: Langhorne and Pendell (413).

By train

  • Septa Regional Rail, [1]. R3 West Trenton line connects Philadelphia to the Northeast Suburbs. Stops include: Trevose, Neshaminy Falls, Langhorne, Woodbourne and Yardley.

By air

  • Philadelphia International Airport - Fly in from any other major airport. It is a 45 Minute Drive from Philadelphia to Langhorne.
  • Northeast Philadelphia Airport - Fly in using your personal small-sized airplane!

Get around

  • Enterprise Rent-A-Car 715 East Lincoln Highway 215-750-1200 www.enterprise.com
  • Hertz Local Edition - Piazza Honda 1908 East Lincoln Highway 215-741-1104 www.hertz.com

See

There are plenty of places to see when visiting Langhorne:

  • Core Creek Park, 901 East Bridgetown Pike, Langhorne. 215-757-0571. Park features 1,200 acres including, Playgrounds, Picnicking, Hiking, Ball Fields, Tennis, Horseback Riding Trails, Off-Leash Dog Area (Dog Park), Boating, Fishing, Nature Areas, Restrooms, Multi Use Court, Bikeways & Walkways, Boat Rental, Special Programs and Events.
  • Styer's Orchard, 97 Styers Lane, ☏ +1 215-702-9633. Langhorne. Pick your own peaches, apples, pears, pumpkins or various other fruits at this beautiful farm frozen in time. The farm has a beautiful pond, and acre after acre of fresh produce. Perfect for families, typically attended by elementary students on class trips. 

Do

  • Brunswick Zone, 100 E Street Rd, ☏ +1 215-322-7755. Feasterville. Bowling Alley, Laser Tag and Arcade. Fun for the whole family. Facility also caters Birthday Parties on location. 
  • Oxford Valley Mall, 2300 E. Lincoln Highway. Langhorne. Wide variety of stores to shop in. Food court also located inside shopping mall. 
  • Sesame Place, 100 Sesame Rd. Langhorne. 'Sesame Street' Themed Amusement Park. Park has water rides, parades, roller coasters, live shows, and Sesame characters walking around. Located across the street from the Sheraton Bucks County, and Oxford Valley Mall. 
  • Ultra Zone, 4201 Neshaminy Boulevard, ☏ +1 215-396-9936. Bensalem. Multi-Leveled Laser Tag Facility. "Missions" take place every 15-20 minutes. All participants are split into three teams (Red, Green, Blue) and must defend/attack other team bases and players. Location also provides Birthday Party space. 

Check out the whole Sesame Street friends!

Buy

  • Langhorne Food & Farmers' Markets. Located nearby at Doylestown, Morrisville, New Hope and Springtown. For more information on dates and hours of operation visit: [2].
  • Pennsylvania Festivals and State Fairs. Great occasions to celebrate in the Langhorne area. Find out where you can meet locals, travelers and enjoy some home-grown fun in this city. For more information on dates and hours of operation visit: [3].
  • Summer Camps. Hosted in nearby parks and recreational facilities. Enroll your kids in a daily, weekly or monthly camp where they can play, make crafts and hang with old and new friend. For more information on dates and hours of operation please visit: [4].

Eat

  • Suburban Diner, 14 W. Street Road, ☏ +1 215-355-0155. Located at the large intersection of Street Road and Buselton Ave, this diner has been a local favorite for many years. Recently renovated, it has a unique and classic feel on the inside. 
  • Hong Kong King Buffet, 725 Bustleton Pike, ☏ +1 215-354-0966. Enjoy a massive "King" Sized buffet filled with excellent Asian cuisine. Located in the heart of Feasterville, it has significant parking. 
  • The Buck Hotel, 1200 Buck Road, ☏ +1 215-396-2002. Recently remodeled by Rhuling, it has grown to be a local attraction. "The Shops at Buck" are located in the same corner location. 

Drink

Sleep

Connect

To get in touch with more information on activities, attractions, events, lodging, dining, and more please visit the Bucks County Visitor Center located at 3207 Street Road and make sure to visit their website, facebook and or call them at 215-639-0300. The website is: [5].

Go next

Many cities surround the beautiful area of Langhorne, Pennsylvania. If you however choose to travel near by you may choose from the following closest destinations within reasonable distances.

  • Doylestown - In this pretty town you will find through out the main street diverse dining, superb shopping and exquisite site seeing including museums and art galleries.
  • New Hope - This town is known for it's spunky and charming art.
  • Newtown - Home to many, this upscale area has fine dining as well as affordable local bars where you can grab quick bites. Also known well for the movie "Signs" starring Mel Gibson is the pizza shop Mom's Bake at Home Pizza.

Peddler's Village - a small village of family fun including restaurants, attractions and shopping. The big hit of this hot spot is the carousel that children love to ride!

Routes through Langhorne
New York City ← Trenton Template:Ltarrow Jct S ←  N  S  → Philadelphia → Baltimore
Philadelphia ← Bensalem ←  SW  NE  → Yardley → Ewing


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