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