From the Locals

It’s the first Friday of the month in Bucks County! Explore the towns of New Hope and Bristol while enjoying family-fun entertainment and delicious local cuisine, then watch a dazzling firework show to cap off the night. 

"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.

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!

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.

Historic Bristol Borough’s Margaret R. Grundy Memorial Museum is celebrating its 50^th birthday this year with several events!

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.

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.

The earth has music for those who listen.” – William Shakespeare

Bucks County is home to several parks, nature and recreation centers. If you are looking to spend a day outdoors, here are a few suggestions where you can pack a picnic, hit the road and get your paddle on: 

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. 

No matter the weather, Bucks County is beautiful backdrop. Watch art come to life in this video from cinematographer Ryan Mancuso, a New Hope native.