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Condé Nast Traveler Spotlights New Hope As Destination For Creatives
The article also mentions the Bucks Co. countryside, its "sweet little towns," and calling the region the "ultimate country-chic" getaway.
BUCKS COUNTY, PA — The national travel magazine, Condé Nast Traveler, is giving New Hope and the surrounding countryside a shout out in a new article published on Monday on its website.
In the article titled, “This Rural Pennsylvania Town Has Drawn Creatives for Decades – Here's How to Spend a Weekend," commerce writer Jessica Sulima highlights New Hope’s "enduring appeal as a destination for artists, creatives, and travelers drawn to its blend of culture, history, and natural beauty."
Describing Bucks County as “a region whose rolling hills, grassy farms, quaint main streets, and sweeping river views make it a fair contender for the ultimate country-chic East Coast getaway,” in her travel piece Sulima explores the area’s rich artistic legacy, vibrant downtowns, and picturesque landscapes.
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"Similar to Hudson and its Hudson Valley counterparts, a visit to New Hope puts you in proximity to a string of sweet little towns along the PA-NJ border — Doylestown, Lambertville, and Frenchtown, to name a few — and you can easily idle away your days between them, paddling along the river, hunting for antiques, or catching a show at a local theater."
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The New Hope Ivyland Railroad is a popular local attraction.(Jeff Werner/Patch)
Main Street, New Hope. (Jeff Werner/Patch)
Located between Philadelphia and New York City, Bucks County offers an accessible escape from the city, according to the folks at Visit Bucks County. New Hope, long known as a haven for artists, performers, and innovators, continues to attract travelers seeking both relaxation and inspiration, the tourism agency said.
Among the local spots mentioned in the piece are Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve, Bucks County Playhouse, The County Theater, Delaware Canal State Park, Dilly’s at Centre Bridge, Empanada Mama, Fonthill Castle, George Nakashima Woodworkers Complex, Michener Art Museum, River House at Odette’s, Stockton Inn, The Carversville Inn, The Oscar Hammerstein Museum & Theater Education Center, The Salt House, The Speckled Egg Cafe, and Washington Crossing Historic Park.
Bucks County Playhouse in New Hope. (Jeff Werner/Patch)
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