The small town of Perkasie, Pennsylvania, has a population of 8,669 residents, according to City Data. It sits 40 miles north of Philadelphia on the edges of Nockamixon State Park. Historical attractions in the area include the 1832 Perkasie covered bridge and the 1891 Perkasie Carousel. Many couples come to Lake Nockamixon to get hitched. The green shores, still waters and overall beauty of the area makes it an ideal place to hold a celebration. There are lodging facilities for wedding parties as well as the average traveler.
The only hotel in Perkasie is a historical hotel and it’s the premier place to stay when visiting. The South Perkasie Hotel is at the corner of Main and Walnut street in downtown Perkasie. It was built in 1850 and has since been a popular lodging facility for Lehigh merchants, farmers and cattle ranchers. The hotel was an exclusive cattle mart throughout the region. Thousands of cows have been sold at the South Perkasie Hotel. Just next door the folk at The Perk will cook up a hearty southern breakfast, lunch or dinner for travelers passing through this charming town.
The closest inn, motel or hotel to Perkasie, excluding the South Perkasie Hotel, is five miles north on the shores of Lake Nockamixon. The Lake House Inn is an extravagant bed and breakfast located right on the water. This exclusive lake house is primarily available for wedding parties, business gatherings and other events. The Old Bethlehem Road Hotel is located just up shore of the Lake House. It features six guest rooms in a colonial-style lodge. Guests of this area should be looking for an escape into the wilderness. The lake is surrounded by 5,283 acres of state park.
Quakertown is located seven miles to the northwest of Perkasie and larger by 2,000 residents, according to the Borough of Quakertown. Still, the town encompasses about two square miles of total land space. There are two locally owned motels here. The Eagle Hotel and the Bush House Hotel are both located in the downtown district. There is a Best Western at the intersection of Highways 306 and 663 just east of the Quakertown Memorial Park.
If you continue west along Highway 663 past the Quakertown Airport, there are a few more hotels. The junction at Highway 663 and Interstate 476 has lodging and dining for the weary traveler. The Hampton Inn, Comfort Inn and Suites and a Holiday Inn are all located here. The Avanti Tuscan Grill will feed folks who pull off to stay the night here. These nationally uniformed hotels are perfect for just making a pit stop.
