FROM THE LOCALS BLOG

Bucks County is alive with exciting festivals and happenings this weekend! Join the party at New Hope's PrideFest, indulge in Crossing Vineyard’s Spring Wine and Food Festival and rock out with the first annual PorchFest in Perkasie Borough. Check out our guide below for details on this weekend’s must-see events around the County. Stay up-to-date on what’s coming up next week with our Upcoming…

Kick off the holiday season with a fun-filled weekend in Bucks County! Get a head start on Christmas shopping at the Amazing Christmas Village or take a drive through the magical lights at the Shady Brook Holiday Light Show. Check out our guide below for details on this weekend’s must-see events around the County. Stay up-to-date on what’s coming up next week with our Upcoming Events Calendar…

Live entertainment is making a comeback and you can catch musical acts, including local jazz trios, big-name performers, and tribute bands at venues throughout Bucks County this summer. From tableside dinner music to amphitheater concerts, this is your guide to the best places to see a live show! 1. Bristol Riverside Theatre Bristol This professional, regional theater in the historic district of…

In Bucks County, it’s not hard to find a perfect place to take a photo. The trouble is choosing which one to post! With so many picturesque places and captivating experiences, it can be tough to know which ones would make the best Instagram shot. To hopefully make it a little easier, I’ve put together a list of the top locations to Instagram in Bucks County. From back roads to state parks, these…

“Winter is not a season, it’s a celebration.”- Anamika Mishra Now that the holidays are over and the last Auld Lang Syne has been sung, it’s time to snuggle into winter. Having a January birthday, I have always been a “winter girl” and New Hope is the perfect place to be. Whether you are walking along the canal in the stillness that only winter can provide or warming up with a hot chocolate and a…

“It looked like the world was covered in a cobbler crust of brown sugar and cinnamon.”- Sarah Addison Adler If summer is barbecue, ice cream and lemonade; autumn is stew, apple crisp and cappuccino. With a bit of chill in the air, it’s time to come inside and enjoy a meal at one of the new restaurants in New Hope, PA. Whether you are seated by a fire or watching the leaves glistening on the river…

I don’t know about you, but back-to-school season always makes me want to return to a favorite subject. So, what better time to spend a weekend along the Bucks County Genius Belt? A term used in the first half of the 20 th century to describe the area’s wealth of artists, craftspeople, authors, and playwrights, it’s fair to say Bucks County’s cultural legacy is at the very heart of our region’s…

Hello, fellow Bucks County brides and grooms to-be! These days, bachelorette parties are more than just single night events. Many people hop on planes and plan an entire vacation out of it! But a local trip can be just as fun (if not MORE fun!), and if you’re looking for ideas, look no further than a bachelorette in Bucks County. As we neared the final countdown for my wedding, my soon to be…

It’s official. We’ve reached that point in the summer where it’s too hot on the playground and too stuffy inside. The kid is restless, I’m out of iced coffee – you know what that means, right? Time for an adventure! Today my three-year-old son, Howie, and I are off to the Bucks County Audubon Society . STOP ONE: Breakfast and Packing Since we’re packing a picnic lunch today, Howie and I lived it…

"Summer's lease hath all too short a date," William Shakespeare. Don’t let this summer pass you by without a trip to New Hope, PA. Whether you come for a day or two or more, you can find something for everyone. Meandering through New Hope’s quaint streets, there are hidden gems just waiting to be discovered. I have put together a list of my favorites and hope you enjoy them as much as I do! Happy…