Yardley is a historic Bucks County borough situated along the Delaware River near the New Jersey border. Its compact downtown features restaurants, cafes, shops, historic buildings, and established residential streets surrounded by communities in Lower Makefield Township.

The Delaware Canal towpath runs through the area and provides walking and cycling along the river corridor. SEPTA Regional Rail service connects Yardley with Philadelphia, while nearby I-295 provides access toward New Jersey and communities throughout Lower Bucks County. The river, canal, parks, and historic downtown are defining features of the borough.