New Hope, PA - 1hr 45mins from NYC
Bucks County's crown jewel, New Hope is calm and unpretentious, with a ton of forget-all-your-problems B&Bs, independent shops, and restaurants that focus on the current season. Be sure to return to nature in between visiting various attractive places. We advise pedaling down the Delaware Canal towpath on a rental bike.
Bucks County is an area renowned for its exquisite fusion of quaint small-town charm and big city culture. It is located in the tranquil Pennsylvania countryside and is about one hour north of Philadelphia. New Hope is one of those small towns, with a lively and colorful main street brimming with unique small businesses, fantastic cuisine, and a few remarkable boutique hotels. Bucks County, Pennsylvania, is the ideal weekend getaway location for city residents wishing to escape to the countryside. It is conveniently located between Philadelphia and New York (and is only a 3-hour drive from Washington, DC).
- Try this: The 134-acre Bowman's Hill Wildflower Preserve offers guided hikes in addition to presentations and workshops ("Focus on Ferns," anyone?) and is home to hundreds of native plant species, including more than 80 that are uncommon or endangered.
- Stay here: The Inn at Bowman's Hill is seriously swoon-worthy and has won the AAA Four Diamond award for eight years running. If hot baths for two are your thing, check out rooms like Fountain View and Orchard Retreat. The Penthouse Suite, with its private deck and expansive views of the property, is ideal for platonic friends.
