New Hope, Gay village and borough in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States.
Description
New Hope is a borough in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, stretching along the Delaware River and known for its arts scene. The main street runs parallel to the waterfront and connects galleries, restaurants, and small shops in buildings dating from the 18th and 19th centuries.
History
The settlement started in 1707 as a ferry crossing called Coryell's Ferry and served travelers crossing the river. After a fire in 1790, local mills were rebuilt and the village received its current name as a sign of new beginnings.
Culture
The town took its name in 1790 when residents rebuilt local mills after a fire and gave the village hope for renewal. Today galleries and antique shops draw visitors who stroll along tree-lined streets by the canal and linger in cafés near the waterfront.
Practical
Visitors find metered parking along the main street and municipal lots, while free spaces are available near the Delaware Canal. Weekends and holidays bring more activity to central areas, so arriving early in the day or on weekdays works better.
Did you know?
A preserved railway line runs through the Bucks County countryside and is traveled by a 1925 steam locomotive that carries passengers through woods and open fields. The Bucks County Playhouse from 1939 is among the oldest theaters in the country and has brought many well-known actors to its stage over the decades.
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New Hope – Lambertville Bridge
898 m
George Nakashima House, Studio and Workshop
2.2 km
Bowman's Hill Wildflower Preserve
3.6 km
Van Sant Covered Bridge
3.7 km
Thompson-Neely House
3.6 km
Cintra
459 m
Lambertville House
1.2 km
James W. Marshall House
1.3 km
Lambertville Historic District
1.4 km
Phillips Mill Historic District
2.7 km
Joshua Ely House
357 mWilliam Kitchen House
1.1 km
Atkinson Road Bridge
4.1 km
Springdale Historic District
596 m
Rhoads Homestead
627 m
Upper Aquetong Valley Historic District
3.8 km
New Hope – Lambertville Toll Bridge
2.1 km
New Hope Village District
457 mBuck Statue
1.1 kmPhillips' Mill Community Association
2.8 kmArtists' Gallery
1.1 kmStatue, Work of art
649 mGoat Hill Overlook
1.6 kmOld Mill Overlook
1.7 kmSouth Overlook
2.3 kmScenic viewpoint
2.8 kmWaterfall
3.2 kmAbandoned Rail Car
1.7 kmDiscover hidden gems everywhere you go!
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