Pennsylvania’s Coolest Town - New Hope

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New Hope, Pennsylvania is a small town located in Bucks County Pennsylvania. The town has a historic and colonial past, and is filled with quirky shops and colorful restaurants on the banks of the Delaware River. #newhope #smalltowns #pennsylvania #travelvlog
The town has hippie vibes as it is considered an artist colony. More than this, however, the town is biker and motorcycle friendly, dog friendly, family friendly, and lgbtq friendly.
The town was founded in the 1800s as a borough of Pennsylvania, although it's fascinating history goes back way later than this. Take a walk through New Hope in this immersive and informative walking tour and learn how the town developed over time to become a prime tourist destination. Interestingly, it is believed that George Washington and the colonial troops stayed in New Hope before their famous crossing of the Delaware River.
You will be in awe at the meticulously preserved colonial architecture and will feel like you are in a different time. Much of the town mirrors the look of a quaint English village.
New Hope is an excellent day trip from New York City or Philadelphia and is one of the most interesting small towns of America. It has that really main street USA vibe, but has one of the most historic feels. It is one of the best towns in Pennsylvania and one of the best things to do in Bucks County, PA.
In this tour you will see:
The Bucks County Playhouse
Main Street New Hope
New Hope-Lambertville Bridge
This video was filmed on August 20, 2022 beginning at the northern end of Main Street, continuing towards the Delaware River, then continuing along Main Street to it's southern terminus in New Hope, PA.
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[@ProjectGaiaTravel]

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[@lisaharrison2209]

Really nice tour. The bridge is called the New-Hope Lambertville Bridge known by locals as “the free bridge.” Also, the New Hope Group from the late 19th Century was made up of the Pennsylvania Impressionists, many of their works are privately owned, but many are also in the Michener Museum in nearby Doylestown. There exists The Phillips Mill Community Association a mile north on Main, where artists shows still happen and artists in the area still gather. And the Parry Mansion houses the New Hope Historical Society.

[@ProjectGaiaTravel]

Hi Lisa. Thanks for watching and all the additional information! I will definitely check out the Michener Museum in Doylestown next time, and "The Free Bridge" is amazing to walk across. The artistic work and historical significance throughout New Hope are what make it truly special. Please subscribe if you haven't already to see similar videos throughout Pennsylvania and the world! All the Best, JP

[@Tepictoton]

I grew up in and around New Hope and Lambertville in the mid 1960s. It was a fabulous place to be, and it still is. I will tell you: Lambertville was a gritty working class town that has blossomed into a lovely little town. I will always miss Phil and Dan's Italian Kitchen!

[@ProjectGaiaTravel]

Lambertville is coming soon so stay tuned. And thanks for watching.

[@ACivilBeast]

Lambertsville is just as nice as New Hope. Also don't forget the D&L trail right off the main street in New Hope.

[@ProjectGaiaTravel]

Yes for sure. Lambertville coming up soon, stay tuned and thanks for watching!

[@jennsylvania1633]

I love New Hope! You did a great job with this video. I feel like I just walked around with you.

[@ProjectGaiaTravel]

Glad you enjoyed it! Let me know if you have any questions about New Hope and thanks for watching!

[@annettecuellar127]

Lots of great memories for me.

[@ProjectGaiaTravel]

In my opinion it is the most interesting town in PA.

[@jeffandlindsaysherwin9646]

You should give Lambertville more credit, it’s a really cool town in its own right!

[@ProjectGaiaTravel]

Yes Lambertville is actually a very cool town- and going to be doing a video solely on Lambertville in the next couple of months so please subscribe if you haven't already to be notified of this video. Thanks for watching!

[@jeffhampton2767]

I lived in New Hope in the early 1980s I grew up around 15 Mi away. The town was revived in the 1960s and 70s by artist and gay people. I used to have my paintings in the golden door Art Gallery which I don't think exist anymore. I was also a chef in a couple of the fine dining restaurants back in the 1980s. Back then the famous New York City news anchor Jessica Savage drowned it in the canal right next to the restaurant call odette's. She and her date after eating in the restaurant backed up and went over the embankment into the canal and could not get out of their car because they sunk into like 4 ft of mud. It was a huge thing back then. Also Abbie Hoffman who was a famous person back then went missing in New Hope was later found deceased. The largest gay wedding at the time occurred at the Raven bar Resort and there were like 5,000 people there, back then there were many gay bars in New Hope but when HIV came along in the late seventies early eighties many hundreds of them died. Before Peddler's Village existed that whole spot was flea markets and antique shops and junk shops we went all the time in the late seventies then they knocked everything down and built Peddlers Village which we felt was very disappointing. Back then celebrities like Paul Lynde and Kitty Carlisle and Sally Jesse Raphael use to frequent New Hope. Im old now and will never be to New Hope ever again but spent many years their which feels like a lifetime ago. ❤

[@patrickgrippo]

D the ring the time span of 1968_'77 I lived in 9 months out of each yr,in Solebury two. Anin in New Hope ,pEr of those hrs,,while teaching in N J. Some nice memories ug definitely not typical o rural Pennsylvania.f

[@jeffhampton2767]

@@patrickgrippo Solebury is a beautiful area I knew somebody that lived there and use to swim in their pool. Bucks County is a beautiful area of Pennsylvania.

[@annettecuellar127]

Great memories

[@ProjectGaiaTravel]

I love New Hope. Thanks for watching!

[@jeffreydownham6424]

Just watched your vlog, my wife and I are going to nyc in September(travelling from London, uk) & now after your review we're going to add an over night booking in New Hope. Your vlog introduced us to a wonderful town we'd never heard of...so thank you. Thanks Jeff 👍👍

[@ProjectGaiaTravel]

I'm so glad I was able to inspire you to check out New Hope on your travels to NYC from the UK. You are going to love the city and surrounding area of Bucks County. It has rolling hills, colonial cottages and farmhouses, and many interesting towns and nightlife. It is my most favorite town near NYC. Cape May NJ, Woodstock NY, and Mystic CT are also worth a look. I have video tours of them as well on the channel page. But you are going to love New Hope and the adjacent areas- it actually resembles the north of the UK a bit. Thanks for watching and let me know if you have any questions at all.

[@arabesquearomas]

Ahhh this makes me feel so nostalgic / homesick for Bucks County, PA! Thank you!

[@ProjectGaiaTravel]

In my opinion Bucks County is one of the best places to live and visit in the USA. Especially if you're into history. Thanks for watching.

[@Route32rg]

Wow! What a great video! I have been in New Hope for 9 years and still learned stuff. Great job! Stop in next time.

[@ProjectGaiaTravel]

Hey Route 32 Riding Gear. I'm glad you enjoyed the tour. New Hope is one of my most favorite towns in PA and I'll definitely stop in next time I'm visiting, it looks like you have a lot of cool riding gear in your store. Will likely be there next month.

[@JoshMorrison81]

I recently came across your channel and pretty much binged watched a good amount of them today. Keep up the amazing work, and I can't wait for the upcoming adventures!

[@ProjectGaiaTravel]

Thank man. I appreciate the support and I'm glad you're enjoying all the videos. Stay tuned and thanks for watching.

[@SuperJV4x]

you skipped the canal that goes right through town parallel to main street and has some of the nicest scenery and houses. FYI, the canal path can be walked for many miles north and south of New Hope

[@ProjectGaiaTravel]

Yes the canal path goes all through Bucks County. A very beautiful section of New Hope and beyond. Thanks for watching!

[@user-ie1vf5sv3j]

Great video. Thank you!

[@jeffhampton2767]

I just want to compliment you that out of all the videos I've seen of New Hope you have done the absolute best job. Congratulations for a job well done! ✌🏻

[@KristaCarrington]

Its lovely. Ive been going since i was a child. Im 20 min from new Hope and i feel fortunate. There is a great flea market over the lambertville bridge called The Golden Nugget . 😊

[@ProjectGaiaTravel]

New Hope is one of my most favorite towns on the East Coast. Thank for the recommendation and for watching.

[@jeffhampton2767]

New Hope Pennsylvania and the surrounding Countryside is very British looking and was controlled by the British when it was the 13 colonies. The whole area with Washington's Crossing was part of the revolution. This area is probably one of the most British looking areas in the United States and many parts of the Pennsylvania Countryside look almost exactly like British Countryside.

[@patrickgrippo]

if i rem ber correctly,up hill from the Pennsylvania canal,at # 12 mechanic Street WA s as a small British cannon ball imbedded in plaster & lath at rhAt old house.Thd British would fire across the Delaware river from the N.J.side.

[@jessicajones6032]

Very good video! We’re planning a visit and this was very helpful

[@ProjectGaiaTravel]

Glad it was helpful! And thanks for watching

[@annettecuellar127]

We live up on a hill village townhomes. Awsome above the town up on a big hill. We would walk down into town.

[@ProjectGaiaTravel]

Very cool. I have my eye on New Hope/Solesbury/Doylestown myself.

[@StarBarks4U]

I was born and raised in the New Hope area and still live about 20 minutes outside of New Hope...Thank you so much for making this wonderful video!!! Blessings, Rus from Bucks County Pennsylvania...PS> I am also a Professional Watercolour Artist who actually got my start in New Hope Pa in the 1970s...There is a ton of artistic inspiration here!!! 🖌🎨❤️🤓

[@ProjectGaiaTravel]

Yes New Hope is an amazing town in Bucks County and what a great place to grow up. I also am a big fan of Doylestown and Yardley. A lot of inspiration in the area indeed. Thanks for watching!

[@jeffhampton2767]

Washington cross the Delaware approximately 10 miles south of New Hope. There is also Bowman's Tower which was the lookout tower. The entire area is beautiful and it's amazing how many people don't even know about it sadly😢

[@foxsake1958]

Very beautiful place but the tower wasn't built until the 20th century

[@Wingone18]

Yep, Washingtons Crossing is close and the park still has much to see from the encampment. They also hold reenactments of the crossing on Christmas Eve.

[@jeffhampton2767]

@@foxsake1958 okay I never knew that but why did they build the Tower then

[@TRguy64]

Lovely place to visit and I bet a great place to live! Really need to get those powerlines underground though!

[@ProjectGaiaTravel]

Yes it is a very historic town filled with tons of things to do and is best to explore on a weekend afternoon with nice weather. Although it could be busy on really nice days, but overall a great atmosphere.

[@TRguy64]

@@ProjectGaiaTravel Yes, it has my kind of laidback vibe! :)

[@LaurieValdez-zk3dy]

It's on my bucket list to live there before I die

[@user-dr7by9dx8l]

Looks like a lovely place to live.

[@ProjectGaiaTravel]

It is a great town to live in. But can be very pricey.

[@jeffhampton2767]

I lived in New Hope Pennsylvania in the 1980s and it's not a great place to live because it's constant tourism traffic and thousands of people roaming up and down the streets continuously😂

[@jeffhampton2767]

New Hope was a British area that was built when the British controlled the 13 colonies, it's an area where part of the revolution occurred where Washington crossed the Delaware. New Hope Pennsylvania in the surrounding area is about as close to England as you're going to get in the united states. Actually there are many areas in the state of Pennsylvania that look just like British Countryside.

[@Headbangingbull]

Great video! Gonna go there in a few days and was wondering where’s a good spot to park. Is the parking at Delaware canal state park free and easily accessible to the shops?

[@ProjectGaiaTravel]

Hey Lawrence. Delaware Canal State Park has free parking but that is quite a distance from New Hope. Are you planning on doing a hike? I usually park in the parking lot at Main St and Perry St with cheap paid parking, around $2 an hour or on the street near the same intersection you can sometimes find free parking.

[@Headbangingbull]

@@ProjectGaiaTravel thanks for the info! If it’s a distance then yeah I’ll pay for parking instead

[@ProjectGaiaTravel]

@@Headbangingbull yes sometimes it's just worth it for the convenience...

[@Route32rg]

Park at the VFW lot. Your fee is a donation to the V. So you get to park and help veterans.

[@danskumpija3544]

Nice vid bro Where do we park ? Is the parking free?

[@ProjectGaiaTravel]

Hi Dan. Thanks for watching! I park on the street along Main St just north from where the main commercial street starts. Look around Main Street and Parry Street then just walk south into town. It can be hard to find parking, but if you arrive before 11 AM- there are usually spots near this intersection.

[@fattsfatts7891]

WEEN

[@SpaghettiBender]

Instead of aiming the camera at your face, while you narrate, and as good looking as you are, the video is about the town, so aim the camera at the scenery while you narrate.

[@ProjectGaiaTravel]

Thanks for the recommendation. This is one of my earlier videos and have implemented this in more recent work, please check out some of my newer videos and subscribe if you haven't already for tours around the US and the world. Thanks for watching.

[@mollymcbutthurt]

Dude… it’s quirky, not corky. Stop saying corky! lol

[@ProjectGaiaTravel]

have to work on my q's lol

[@debrabenavidez3382]

@@ProjectGaiaTravelcan’t please everyone 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@scottgordon1721]

Lived near here all my life, this is a thorough review hell stay home if you watched this you have seen the town lol. 5 miles down river is Washington's Crossing Thats the place George and our troops camped, There is a primitive cemetery overlooking the river where some of our founding hero's perished on Christmas eve. Within a few miles there is so much to see so bring your bikes(both foot and gas powered). Oh disregard his statement about pets Keep you pets home sidewalks are small and frankly they don't belong here.

[@BarbaraAndres-et9lv]

One of the many things to love about New Hope is how pet friendly the town is, with specialty pet boutiques and water bowls for pets offered, restaurants with outdoor seating welcoming pets, etc. - You may not enjoy people bringing their furry friends with them, but New Hope has always been and still remains very pet friendly

[@ProjectGaiaTravel]

Yes New Hope is very pet friendly. I always bring my dog when visiting.

[@ProjectGaiaTravel]

Yes Washington Crossing is a cool place to visit as well, especially if you like history. Yardley and Doylestown deserve a notable mention as well. Thanks for watching.