- Distance from NYC:approximately 68 miles or 1 hour, 30 minutes by car
In New Hope, you can graba pumpkin spice latteat Starbucks (they’re post-cheugy at this point anyway), which is housed in a historic building and as close to a chain experience as you’ll find in the Delaware riverfront town. The vibrant, eclectic community is otherwise filled with unique craft and artisanal shops, great art, handsome eateries, and pique fall charm.
Stay:An intimate, 12-room boutique hotel with views of the Delaware River, we promiseThe Ghost Light Innisn’t haunted. Instead, the property’s name is influenced by its location, adjacent to the Bucks County Playhouse, and a superstitious reason many theatersleave a light bulb lit on their stages. Rooms here each include their own ghost light, plus textured wood paneled walls, bathrooms with double vanities, and posh beds with nail head headboards.
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Do:Shopping the compact, charming streets of downtown New Hope will inspire you to come back each season, as will taking in one of the quality shows at the aforementionedBucks County Playhouse. The adorable theater is oozing with charm since it’s housed in a former grist mill. You can take ascenic train ride, explore historic buildings like theParry Mansion,或者得到surroun到惊人的自然ds this town during the fall atSolebury Orchard. And yes, they have all theapple picking, cider, and donuts you have your heart set on. On a nice day, a slow-paced stroll along the Delaware Canal or a short walk over the charming New Hope-Lambertville Bridge (which connectsan equally charming NJ town) is not just recommended, it’s pretty much required.
Eat:The town’sFerry Marketis a place you show up to on an empty stomach. Home to delightful vendors using ingredients straight from local farms, it’s the kind of place where you might find a Peruvian empanada or Venezuelan arepa, macaroons, a vegan butcher, a smorgasbord of meat and cheese, a wine flight, and a beer tasting—all in the same gorgeous space. For a more formal, sit-down meal,Stella’s of New Hopecreates Insta-worthy dishes, and the grub and ambiance atSalt Houseis always a hit. It will perfectly match the comfy cozy fall vibe you’ve got going on in your favorite flannel or leather jacket.