Getting Around New Hope

New Hope can easily be enjoyed on foot; walking tours are an excellent way to experience the many interesting things New Hope offers. If you’re in for a spook, Ghost Tours offers lantern-lit evening tours to some creepy spots.

Visitors of New Hope can also take a ride in a mule-drawn barge ride on the Delaware Canal, trot in a horse-drawn carriage down Main Street, soar in a hot air balloon ride, or hop on board the authentic New Hope and Ivyland Railroad steam engine.

Arts in New Hope

New Hope is bursting with artistic energy. Visitors can go to a Cabaret show, see a play, and visit an art museum, all in one day.

While in New Hope, stop by Union Square on Bridge Street. This is New Hope’s new destination for shopping and dining. At Union Square you can find the Michener Museum satellite location and seven other art galleries and studios.

Staying Overnight in New Hope

New Hope provides plenty of lodging for an overnight stay, or two, in the form of Cottages, Country Inns, and Bed & Breakfasts and hotels.

Bed & Breakfasts offer lodging and breakfast. Country Inns offer lodging and breakfast, and also serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner to the public.

Each lodging facility is unique. From a romantic and elegant Victorian Manor House, to exclusive lodging on the Delaware River and Canal with panoramic views of the river, each offers much more than just a place to rest your head.

Shopping in New Hope

If shopping is your favorite activity, New Hope is the place to be. Antique and novelty stores line Main Street, and the numerous side streets of cozy, picturesque New Hope.

Established in 1860, Rice's Sale & Country Market spans thirty acres of New Hope. The Market is full of flea market vendors selling new and used items, antiques, fruits and vegetables, Amish meats and baked goods.

Eating and Drinking in New Hope

New Hope is full of indulgences for any taste. Enjoy succulent chocolate covered strawberries, some fresh-brewed coffee, a sweet ice cream cone, or a glass of wine from a nearby winery (Bucks County is home to eight wineries.)

New Hope is home to many fabulous restaurants and bars. Dining in New Hope, in many cases, takes place outdoors. Diners can also take in great scenic views of the Delaware River from restaurants on the river’s bank.

Accommodations in New Hope, Pennsylvania.

Pennsylvania Historic Attraction Sample Experiences:

Restored 19th-century Locktender’s House on the Delaware Canal. “Life at the Lock” exhibit depicts canal workers and their families at work and play. Located at New Hope Canal Boat Co. Landing. Hours: Nov-Apr: Mon-Fri 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; May-Oct: Mon-Fri 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Sat & Sun 1 p.m.-4 p.m

For those who enjoy their activities on the darker side, Adele Gamble offers ghost tours. Tours meet at the cannon on Main St. in New Hope. Private tours are available year ‘round. Gift certificates available. Hours: Sat nights June-Nov. Oct Fri. & Sat only. Tours begin at 8 p.m. Email her here.

A Contemporary Eye - James A. Michener Art Museum, New Hope. February 5, 2005 - June 28, 2005. An exciting survey focusing on several innovative regional artists working in a variety of media. Admission: General Admission: Members Free; Adults $5.00; Seniors $4.00; Children age 6-18 $2.00; Children under 6 Free.

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