| A fantasy, an escape into the arts, a page turned back in history, pine forested low rolling hills, this sophisticated yet country-casual town continues to bring the world a positive "new hope" by preserving its own unique tradition offering an experience that cannot be found anywhere else. Settled along the banks of the Delaware River at the confluence with the Aquetong Creek, Native Indian for “place of the pine trees”, referring to the pine forest the Aquetong Creek runs through. , A scenic countryside, romantic hideaways and family fun, New Hope has something for everyone.Weekends warm up as the streets fill crowded with visitors experiencing the many restaurants, antique shops, and art galleries, or just strolling along the river or the Delaware Division Canal. Bucks County Playhouse is an attractive historic building, a popular spot featuring a constant stream of plays and musical productions. It is located in an attractive historic building. New Hope is also a terminal point on the New Hope & Ivyland Railroad. On weekends, an excursion gives tourists a ride on the railroad through scenic Bucks County. |