Doylestown, a great place to live, now and then.

• Doylestown is a borough in the Central part of Bucks County. It is a charming town filled with unique shops, restaurants, and culture. It is also the county seat of Bucks County, PA. Since it has all these different venues, the streets are filled with not only residents, but also visitors.

There are many reasons to visit the town. You may need to use the legal services of the courthouse. It houses not only the criminal courts, but recording of deeds, marriage licenses, and all other reasons that residents and non residents alike use a court house. You may want to walk around and stop in some of the shops and/or restaurants that line the street. Right in town there are book stores, drug stores, food stores, clothing, hobby shops, shoes, camera, and other specialty stores. You may want to eat at Lilly's for a different experience, or visit the Freight House, Nat's Pizza, or the Farm House. Or if you want entertainment or culture, you can visit the Mercer Museum, Font Hill, or take in a movie in at the County Theatre.

Doylestown and the surrounding areas is desirable place to live. For those that have children, the school system, Central Bucks School District is top rated. Do you like to work out or get in shape? Check out the new YMCA. Need to do some research? There is a branch of the Bucks County Free Library close by.

Having been raised in the town, I have to say it is a great place now, although much different than it was when I grew up. I do not think it would be a good idea to not mention the things that were here, but are now gone. Some of the things I miss that are no longer or a lot different then they were are:

• Ed's Diner, there was not a better place to stop in before or after school.
• The bowling Alley which was at the original Doylestown Shopping Center.
• Hustle Inn, so much fun was had on Friday Night hearing live bands and dancing at the Hustle.
• Kenny's News Agency. Ask anyone who lived here for awhile about Kenny's.
• Melinda Cox Free Library
• Central Bucks being one high school with Mike Pettine as football coach.
• Woolworths, located where the Gap is now. Lunch counter with balloons you could pop for the price of a banana split.
• The Carnival held every year at the Doylestown Shopping Center.
• Alex's Sandwich Shop-great food
• Charlotte's Luncheonette

Whether you lived here your whole life and remember any of the ten things I mentioned above or are newer to the area, there is not much of a reason to not like Doylestown. If you are considering a move to the area, call Linda Tremblay or Marcie Purcell. We would love to help you find your new home.