Bucks Co. Town A ‘Must Visit’ In 2025, Says World Atlas

BUCKS COUNTY, PA — A Bucks County town has been named a “Must Visit” destination in Pennsylvania in 2025 by the World Atlas.

New Hope is among 11 towns across Pennsylvania that the publishing house recommends visiting this year for their history, beauty and attractions.

Also making the list from across Pennsylvania are Hawley, Milton, Easton, Bellefonte, Wellsboro, Lewisburg, Gettysburg, Milford, Hershey, and Jim Thorpe.

“The Keystone State is truly a paradise full of towns, all lavish with some of America's most prestigious attractions and landscapes,” says the Atlas. “In these towns, there’s always something to make you happy, whether you’re an adventure junkie or a lover of American history.”

The Bucks County Playhouse in New Hope. (Jeff Werner/Patch)

Calling New Hope “a lovely town,” the Atlas singles out the Delaware River town for its culture, arts and history and recommends a visit to South Main Street’s Parry Mansion, built by New Hope’s founder, Benjamin Parry, in 1784.

Just outside of town, the Atlas recommends visits to the 500 acre Washington Crossing Historic Park, including Bowman’s Hill Tower offering stunning views of the Bucks County countryside and the
McConkey’s Ferry Inn where George Washington and his troops ate dinner before embarking on the crossing.

The Atlas also recommends a ride on the New Hope Heritage Railway “where visitors can see restored historic trains and experience rides through the beautiful Bucks County.”

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Bowman's Tower in Washington Crossing Historic Park. (Jeff Werner/Patch)