Welcome to Solebury
A picturesque, rural community with enchanting historic homes
Solebury is a picturesque, rural community in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. This private community has a rich history that dates back to its incorporation by English Quakers in 1702. Solebury, PA has four National Historic Landmarks, six National Historic Districts, and over 400 homes built during the 18th and 19th centuries. The prestigious Solebury School is a private co-educational boarding and day school with a rolling 140-acre campus in Solebury.
Solebury Township's real estate mix includes a variety of beautiful historic homes, single-family homes, and enchanting stone farmhouses. There are also newer properties on acreage lots built in the traditional colonial style that can be popular with those searching for homes for sale in Solebury, PA. One of the best features of homes in Solebury is that they can be surrounded by rolling countryside with captivating views extending in all directions.
What to Love
- Beautiful historic homes and stone farmhouses for sale
- Lots of nearby shopping and dining
- Scenic outdoor recreation areas
- Delaware Canal Towpath Trail
People & Lifestyle
Solebury is a quiet and family-friendly community with a great mix of amenities and outdoor recreation areas. Tourists are drawn in by the area’s rich history, beautiful scenery, and abundance of unique places to shop and dine. Solebury’s gorgeous homes and captivating atmosphere will make this a place you never want to leave.
Dining, Entertainment & Shopping
The enchanting homes within this peaceful community are within easy reach of some of Bucks County’s best shopping and dining.
Bowman’s Tavern is a relaxed local favorite pairing classic American-style burgers and steaks with wine and cocktails, as well as an eclectic menu of weekly specials. Stop by on Sunday afternoons to enjoy a weekend brunch with live blues music. Jamie Hollander Café serves breakfast omelets and bagels, gourmet lunchtime deli sandwiches and hearty house salads, and various nutrition-focused smoothies. There are also daily chef-driven dinner specials.
Peddler’s Village is one of the top attractions in Pennsylvania. This delightful, storybook village features 65 unique specialty shops in an area with charming colonial architecture and award-winning gardens. Peddler’s Village also has 16 restaurants and tasting rooms. Cock ‘n’ Bull Restaurant serves chicken pot pie, dry-rubbed baby back ribs, and other seasonal American classics in an Old World setting.
Earl’s New American Restaurant offers a market-driven menu of refined regional cuisine in a rustic farmhouse. Other highlights at Peddler’s Village include unbeatable burgers and stone-fired thin-crust pizzas at the Buttonwood Grill, acclaimed sweet wines from Chaddsford Winery, craft beer taps and bottles at Free Will Brewing, exceptional hand-crafted spirits at Hewn Spirits, Hawaiian poke bowls at Moku-Bowls, and hearty sandwiches paired with brews and signature cocktails at Peddler’s Pub.
Students of the Solebury School enjoy many amenities and events on campus, including a coffee house, live music, and school baseball, softball, and soccer games.
Things to Do
The Delaware River flows alongside Solebury, and the township offers many scenic outdoor recreation spots. One of the most popular activities in the area is floating down the Delaware River on tubes. You can also ride the river in canoes, kayaks, and rafts. An easy one-mile hiking trail ascends to Goat Hill Overview, providing sweeping views over the communities of New Hope and Lambertville on the Pennsylvania and New Jersey sides of the Delaware River.
Bull’s Island Recreation Area is a gorgeous 80-acre island accessible via the Delaware Canal towpath. This is a popular starting point for boating and paddling on the Delaware River. The forested island is also an excellent spot for fishing and birdwatching. The adjacent Towpath Trail follows the path of the canal for almost 60 miles between Easton and Bristol.
Held each August since 1957, the New Hope Auto Show is one of the oldest judged antique and classic car shows in the entire United States. As many as 10,000 automobile enthusiasts visit the show across its two-day duration. There is a wide range of specialist categories covering all kinds of cars, from those produced before 1911 right up to the 21st Century.
Schools
Public schools in Solebury are operated by the New Hope-Solebury School District.
- New Hope-Solebury Lower Elementary School, Public, K-2.
- The Solebury School, Private, 9-12.
