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8 Best Things to Do in New Hope, PA

A scenic railroad, a historic canal, summer theater, wineries and castles in the Delaware River town of New Hope.

Delaware Canal State Park

One of the few canals still intact in the country, with hiking and biking trails and waterside views right beside New Hope.

Bucks County Playhouse

Nicknamed America’s most famous summer theater, this historic playhouse has hosted famous actors and still puts on live shows.

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New Hope Railroad

Ride a 1925 locomotive about 9 miles to neighboring Lahaska on a scenic 45-minute journey through the countryside.

Doylestown Castles

See the Mercer Museum, filled with one man’s lifelong collection, and Fonthill Castle, the home he built to his own unique designs.

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Wine Tasting near New Hope

Join a local tour of award-winning wineries, with Bishop Estate Vineyard and Rushland Ridge Vineyard among the top picks.

Solebury Orchards

Pick your own apples, cherries and blueberries at this 80-acre orchard and farm, with views down rows of fruit trees.

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Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve

Spend a day among wildflowers on 100 acres of preserve land, a nature escape that draws thousands of visitors a year.

Bucks County Children’s Museum

A hands-on museum where kids dig for relics, build vehicle ramps and play shopkeeper in a kid-size town.

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