Nestled along the Delaware River, our charming historic town boasts a vibrant culinary scene. From bustling Main Street cafes to idyllic waterfront restaurants, New Hope's eateries delight with fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Here's a taste of the best restaurants the New Hope area has to offer. Nektar Wine Bar If you’re looking for shareable small plates and perfectly paired drinks for lunch…
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Whatever Floats Your Boat - A Guide to Kayaking in Bucks County
by Alexandra Lashner on June 16, 2021
Bucks County has a handful of parks and nature centers that offer varying kayaking opportunities for novices and boating enthusiasts alike. If you own a kayak, you’ll want to make sure you have the following items handy in your boat: An appropriately sized life jacket A rescue whistle, in case of emergency A current boating permit In most Bucks County parks, you will need to show a launch permit…
Exploring the Delaware and Lehigh National Heritage Corridor in Bucks County
by Bucky on July 9, 2020
The Delaware and Lehigh National Heritage Corridor is a 165-mile transportation route between Wilkes-Barre and Bristol, Pennsylvania that is rich in history and outdoor recreation. The trail takes visitors through river towns, parks and alongside main streets offering an abundance of shopping, dining and attractions. Bucks County encompasses the most historic section of the trail, the Delaware…
Video Highlights Mom Getaways in Bucks County
by Meredith Edlow on August 31, 2017
"Need a Getaway" Being a parent can be stressful, especially if the kids are fighting. In this second installment of Visit Bucks County’s fun video series with videographer and photographer Meredith Edlow, the mom fantasizes about a night out alone with her spouse to enjoy a romantic dinner at Marsha Brown Restaurant, a show at the Bucks County Playhouse and much-deserved drinks at Karla’s…
Ahoy, Matey! Bristol’s New Riverside Docks Impress
by Elisa Baxt and Carl LaVO on July 10, 2017
From Elisa: Bristol now boasts a pier with two large floating docks with 32 boat slips and a fishing area near its iconic covered Wharf area. Boaters can now dock and get a bite to eat or some cold drinks, shop along Mill Street or Radcliffe Street, or attend one of Bristol's many festivals…
A College Student’s Guide to New Hope Shopping
by Hannah Loesch on July 2, 2017
Back in the spring of 2014, when my family and I were first led to New Hope while house hunting in Bucks Country, we were tourists. But, all it took was one sweep through this “small town with a big city feel” for us to go from tourists to tourists on a mission to make 18938 our new zip code…
Happy 50th Birthday, Grundy Museum!
by Elisa Baxt on June 6, 2017
Historic Bristol Borough’s Margaret R. Grundy Memorial Museum is celebrating its 50 th birthday this year with several events…
It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year (In the Best Place on Earth)
by Thomas K. Lamb on June 5, 2017
It’s finally that time of year again. The shad are making their way up the Delaware River to their spawning grounds, the nights are getting longer, and the days are warming up. This can only mean one thing: it’s time to go to New Hope. Again and again and again…
Pairing History with Pints: Yardley & Washington’s Crossing
by Jennifer Rogers Burns on May 29, 2017
In 1776, General George Washington and his army marched through parts of Bucks County, but before they reached New Jersey for the historic Battle of Trenton, they had to make their way across the Delaware River through a wintry mix of snow and ice. Though these men had just experienced an incredibly tough loss in New York just a couple months prior, they never gave up. If they hadn’t persisted through the harsh Northeastern winter, then one of the most monumental battles of the Revolutionary War would not have been won by Washington’s army, and the cause for freedom may have been lost…
A Real Find at the End of the Road
by Thomas K. Lamb on March 1, 2017
Everyone has that little place only they know about. For me, that place is Mueller’s General Store & Kitchen on Easton Road. I first stumbled upon it two years ago, while on a Saturday drive up River Road…