The Bucks County Playhouse is the State Theater of Pennsylvania, and is located in New Hope, Pennsylvania. When the Hope Mills burned in 1790, the grist mills were rebuilt as the New Hope Mills by Benjamin Parry. The town was renamed for the mills. The building was saved from demolition in the 1930s and purchased and run by a group including playwrights Moss Hart and Kenyon Nicholson. Renovations converting the building into a theatre began in 1938.
The Pour House at the New Hope Winery offers weekly rotating soups, sandwiches, share plates, and entrees. We also offer a wide variety of wines by the glass, draft beer, and beautifully crafted seasonal cocktails. The Pour House at the New Hope Winery, has expanded our previous tasting room and barn to offer a full restaurant experience for any occasion!
Follow the winding brick paths of the charming Village to discover the best in apparel, accessories, home goods, furniture, fine art and handcrafted items, books, toys and games, and plenty of gifts and collectibles. More than 90 percent of our 60+ specialty shops and boutiques are small, locally owned businesses. In 2021, Peddler's Village was named Best Shopping Center by the Intelligencer and the Courier Times. Download the Peddler's Village mobile app (available on iTunes and Google Play) for valuable coupons!
The New Hope Railroad is nestled 37 miles outside of Philadelphia in Bucks County’s premiere destination; New Hope, Pennsylvania. A Delaware river town chock-full of niche shops and restaurants, a fitting locale for a day or night out with friends & family. We provide a glimpse into the travel of a bygone era on historic trains traveling over tracks that were laid in 1891 by the North-East Pennsylvania Railroad. Join us on an entertaining and educational adventure perfect for riders of all ages and interests as you journey through the hills and valleys of beautiful Bucks County. Relive the golden age of rail travel and take a front-row seat as you take in the passing scenery of streams, scenic farmland, historic buildings, bridges, and surroundings. On-board narration, provided on most trips, details the history and folklore of the railroad, the towns, as well as points of interest along the line.
A walk along the 58.89-mile-long towpath of Delaware Canal State Park is a stroll into American history. Paralleling the Delaware River between Easton and Bristol, this diverse park contains: A historic canal and towpath 50-acre pond Many miles of river shoreline 11 river islands including the Morgan Hill group (3), Loors, Whippoorwill, Old Sow, Raubs, Lynn/Frog/Rock group, and Hendricks From riverside to farm fields to historic towns, visitors to Delaware Canal State Park enjoy the ever-changing scenery along its corridor. Seasons and Hours The park is open every day of the year, sunrise to sunset. Day use areas close at sunset. The park office is open specific hours. Usually the office hours are Monday to Friday 8 A.M. to 4 P.M. Contact the park office for more information about facility seasons and hours.
In New Hope, there's no better place to shop to your heart's content than Main Street. Filled with shops, boutiques, and stores. The local shops in the vicinity are also known to sell a wide range of home decor items. If you're in the middle of furnishing a new space, Main Street is one of the best places to shop. Want to buy some souvenirs for your friends and family? This is the perfect place to go. New Hope Arts is among the best places to spend time and appreciate art. It is a completely non-profit organization. You can see different modern and contemporary forms of art in the center. The best part about this organization is that it helps uplift local arts. Everything you see is usually a project done in partnership with local artists. Be sure to pop in and check some of the local paintings.