A Day in New Hope

Home to eclectic shopping, riverside dining, impressive theater, and cultural attractions, New Hope is a small town with a big-city feel. In fact, New Hope was even named one of "America's Favorite Towns" by Travel + Leisure! Browse through the specialty stores along Main Street, take in a show at the Bucks County Playhouse, or hear the stories of those who haunt the streets of this quiet town with a Ghost Tour. A day in New Hope is a day you won't forget!

9:00 a.m.

Start the morning with a walk or bike ride along the Delaware Canal. The 60-mile canal towpath has become a haven for hikers and cyclists. Part of the Delaware Canal State Park, the trail runs through the town, paralleling the Delaware River from Easton to Bristol. Grab some coffee at The Ferry Market beforehand to take with you as you stroll. 

11:00 a.m.

Refuel with a hearty brunch at the Logan Inn. The popular downtown dining spot serves brunch every Saturday and Sunday. Enjoy brunch classics like French toast and omelets al fresco on the outdoor deck, while sipping on one of the Inn's signature cocktails.

12:00 p.m.

Treat yourself to some retail therapy while you browse the shops along Main Street. Find the perfect home accent piece at Heart of the Home, an independent store offering furniture, home and garden accessories, and more. The town's artistic heritage is on display at the New Hope Arts Center; the gallery for this non-profit organization showcases the work of many local artists with rotating exhibits. 

1:00 p.m. 

Catch a matinee at Bucks County Playhouse, called "America's Most Famous Summer Theatre." Many theater legends, including Grace Kelly and Robert Redford, have taken to the Playhouse stage in its 70-year history. The Playhouse's production season runs from Memorial Day through Labor Day with special events and performances throughout the year.

3:00 p.m.

All aboard the New Hope Railroad! The Railroad's 1925 steam locomotive pulls passengers from New Hope to Lahaska on a nine-mile, 45-minute narrated ride through the Bucks County countryside. Hourly excursions run year-round and in the warmer months, enjoy a delightful breeze on the train's open-air car. 

6:00 p.m.

OldeStone, formerly known as Marsha Brown Restaurant, is inside a stone church built in 1872. Experience new American cuisine by Executive Chef Seth Wheeler, including a few top hits from Marsha Brown's recipe catalog purchased and cocktails designed by an industry veteran last at Barkley Prime.

8:00 p.m.

Spend a haunted evening on a Ghost Tours of New Hope. Every Saturday night from June through November, visitors are led on a journey through New Hope's haunted past. See the ghost of Aaron Burr, catch a glimpse of the phantom hitchhiker, and hear tales and legends of one of Pennsylvania's most haunted small towns. 

10:00 p.m. 

New Hope really comes alive when the sun goes down. Stick around for live music and entertainment at its many bars and restaurants, including Havana, Dubliner on the Delaware, and more! Plan ahead and spend the night at one of the town's historic bed and breakfast inns.