New Hope and Bucks County
About 1 hr by car from Philadelphia
A riverside arts town on the Delaware, with covered bridges, galleries and country inns.
Why locals go
The romantic weekend without leaving the region.
Visiting Philadelphia?
At 1 hr by car, it's easy to add a night or two here and still be back in Philadelphia for your flight home.
What to book
- Mule-drawn canal boat ride
- Bucks County Playhouse show
- Covered bridge driving tour
Where to stay
One or two nights is enough for most people. Compare places to stay:
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For two
- Country inn with a fireplace
- Dinner by the river in Lambertville
With friends
- Tube the Delaware River (summer)
- Winery and brewery stops on the Bucks County trail
When to go
Year-round, fall color in October.