Andalusia
Andalusia, also known as the Nicholas Biddle Estate, is a historic mansion and estate located on the Delaware River, just northeast of Philadelphia, in Bensalem Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Its origins go back to 1794. For a second stop, USS New Jersey is 13 mi away.
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A museum inside Bensalem Township
You can stay in Bensalem Township
Andalusia is inside Bensalem Township, which has 21 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from New York City
New York City is about 68 miles northeast and Hempstead is about 81 miles northeast (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Established in 1794
Andalusia dates from 1794. About ↓
Best months: Apr, May, Jun, Sep and Oct
April, May, June, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 64–83°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
The climate here
Use the months below to time a visit to Andalusia.
Andalusia
Andalusia, also known as the Nicholas Biddle Estate, is a historic mansion and estate located on the Delaware River, just northeast of Philadelphia, in Bensalem Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania. The community surrounding it, Andalusia, takes its name from the 225-acre estate.
- Type
- Museum
- Established
- 1794
- Listed
- National Historic Landmark (1966) · National Register of Historic Places (1966)
- Wikipedia readers
- 4K a year
Nights near Andalusia
Close by, places to stay are in Bensalem Township (21) and Philadelphia (168).
- 1USS New Jersey
- 2Lynnewood Hall
- 3Lincoln Financial Field
- 4Independence Hall
- 5Eastern State Penitentiary
- 6Xfinity Mobile Arena
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Andalusia | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bensalem Township | in town | — | 21 17 hotels · 2 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 campground | 62,783 | $364K | C |
| Philadelphia | 10 mi west | 15 min | 168 133 hotels · 2 motels · 17 inns & B&Bs · 9 lodges & cabins · 3 hostels · 4 campgrounds | 1,574,281 | $243K | D− |
| Mount Laurel Township | 8 mi south | 15 min | 34 31 hotels · 3 motels | 47,738 | $357K | C |
| Westampton Township | 8 mi east | 10 min | 11 8 hotels · 2 motels · 1 lodge or cabins | 9,436 | $362K | C− |
| Cherry Hill Township | 11 mi south | 15 min | 14 11 hotels · 3 campgrounds | 79,965 | $386K | — |
| Bristol Township | 6 mi northeast | 10 min | 8 4 hotels · 4 motels | 54,063 | $316K | C+ |
| Cinnaminson Township | 5 mi south | 5 min | 6 3 hotels · 3 motels | 17,930 | $386K | C+ |
| Maple Shade Township | 8 mi south | 10 min | 8 5 hotels · 3 motels | 20,556 | $250K | C− |
Day trip from
Straight-line miles.
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Beyond Andalusia
Every place here is under 70 miles away.
Big draw113 mi MuseumUSS New Jersey
Big draw210 mi MuseumLynnewood Hall
Big draw70 mi Stadium & arenaMadison Square Garden
Big draw316 mi Stadium & arenaLincoln Financial Field
Big draw413 mi Ancient siteIndependence Hall3.0M visitors a year
Big draw513 mi MuseumEastern State Penitentiary
Big draw616 mi Stadium & arenaXfinity Mobile Arena
Big draw70 mi Stadium & arenaMetLife StadiumPhoto credits
USS New Jersey: Camera Operator: PH3 BRYANT, Public domain · Lynnewood Hall: Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Madison Square Garden: Ajay Suresh from New York, NY, USA, CC BY 2.0 · Lincoln Financial Field: The original uploader was Betp at French Wikipedia., CC BY-SA 3.0 · Independence Hall: Mys 721tx, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Eastern State Penitentiary: Davidt8, Public domain · Xfinity Mobile Arena: Jen Smith, CC BY 3.0 · MetLife Stadium: babyknight, CC BY 2.0
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Andalusia: common questions
Is Andalusia in Bensalem Township?
Yes. It’s inside Bensalem Township, PA.
When is the best time to visit Andalusia?
April, May, June, September and October, with highs of 64–83°.
How far is Andalusia from Newark and Jersey City?
About 62 miles northeast of Newark and about 65 miles northeast of Jersey City, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Andalusia?
Trenton Mercer (TTN), about 17 miles away. The nearest big hub is Philadelphia (PHL), about 20 miles.
Where should I stay near Andalusia?
Philadelphia (10 mi, 168 places to stay), Bensalem Township (in town, 21 places to stay) and Mount Laurel Township (8 mi, 34 places to stay).
Local know-how from Bensalem Township
There are no tips yet, so start one in Bensalem Township’s Town Square.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.