Straddling The Pennsylvania-New Jersey Border The Town Of New Hope, Pennsylvania Is One Of The Most Unique Places You'll Ever Visit
By Beth Price-Williams|Published May 04, 2023
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Beth Price-Williams
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A professional writer for more than two decades, Beth has lived in nearly a dozen states – from Missouri and Virginia to Connecticut and Vermont – and Toronto, Canada. In addition to traveling extensively in the U.S. and the U.K., she has a BA in Journalism from Point Park University (PA), a MA in Holocaust & Genocide Studies from Stockton University (NJ), and a Master of Professional Writing from Chatham University (PA). A writer and editor for Only In Your State since 2016, Beth grew up in and currently lives outside of Pittsburgh and when she’s not writing or hanging out with her bunnies, budgies, and chinchilla, she and her daughter are out chasing waterfalls.
Pennsylvania serves as the perfect launching point for exploration, no matter where in the state we live. After all, it borders several states – Ohio, West Virginia, New York, New Jersey, Delaware, and Maryland – making interstate travel easy. Only a bridge separates New Hope, Pennsylvania from Lambertville, New Jersey. The charming small Pennsylvania town is one of the most unique places in the state.
A darling small town with a population of just over 2,600, New Hope hearkens back to a simpler time with quaint storefronts, eclectic restaurants, and a path that follows the Delaware Canal.
Visitors flock to this small Pennsylvania town, particularly during the holidays, for a ride aboard the New Hope Railroad, which offers scenic rides throughout the year and special rides at Christmas, Halloween, and Easter.
If you’re a fan of nature, you’ll find plenty to do in this charming small town in Pennsylvania. Spend some time exploring Bowman’s Wildflower Preserve, where you’ll find meadows, forests, and ponds.
Downtown New Hope promises plenty of hidden gem shops and delicious dining, but make sure you also visit nearby Peddler’s Village, which is technically in Lahaska. (Your GPS may have it listed as New Hope.) The shopping village is brimming with more than 60 shops and restaurants.
Billed as a “storybook village,” Peddler’s Villages features beautiful gardens and hosts a variety of events throughout the year.
While you’ll find plenty to keep you busy on a daytrip, a weekend getaway, or longer, you might want to cross the New Hope-Lambertville Bridge, which permits both pedestrians and vehicles. Bikes are not allowed.
If a day of shopping and good eats sounds like a piece of paradise to you, do a bit of both on both sides of the river. Lambertville is home to a collection of antique shops, unique stores, and restaurants.
Have you been to New Hope, Pennsylvania? Do you agree that it’s one of the most unique places in Pennsylvania? Let us know in the comments! When you’re up for more adventure, consider a visit to one (or more) of the prettiest towns in Pennsylvania.
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