Everyone knows that when it comes to good ole Philly, it’s
always about Liberty Bell,
it’s called the City of
Brotherly Love, and if you’re a foodie at heart, the Wing Bowl (tens of
thousands of people would throng to Philly to experience a full-blown
eating contest). You can’t really beat that.
Unless you’re into history, culture and bucolic sceneries. Some small
towns and communities around Philadelphia, however, remains on the list
of the most beautiful cities in America and if you're looking for
something unconventional and non-touristy, you're in luck.
Philadelphia is blessed with hundreds of miles of lazy coastlines, is
home to well over 120 state parks and campsites, and is a short
distance away from one of the country’s most beloved natural sites -
the Appalachian Mountains.
The main Philadelphia city center boasts of being the site for the United States Declaration of
Independence, Independence
Square, the largest art museum in the country....and Philly
Cheesesteak. But you’ve got to take the Philadelphia
charter bus out for a detour around a few under-promoted
small towns around Philly to truly comprehend the full context of its
traditional values. And here are some to consider visiting.
1. New Hope, PA
A Junction
Between An Old World And The New
Location : 1 hour 15 minutes drive from
Philadelphia, PA
Distance : 40 miles using I-95 S
Strategically-located along Delaware
River, New Hope, over several years, was named one of America’s Favorite Towns
by adventurous travelers from renowned magazines and websites like
Trail & Leisure. Backed by hundreds of years of history as it
served as a connecting point between many bustling cities in the East;
today, New Hope serves up a platter of options in the form of theaters,
art museums, cultural attractions, quaint motels and B&Bs,
restaurants and eclectic shopping destinations that you can poke around
leisurely in.
What you will inadvertently notice about New Hope is that many parts of
the town look like it was torn off from the pages of our history books.
It rings of the 1800s more than one would expect and yet is an amazing
tourist town that offers charming antique shopping destinations, quaint
art galleries, brick-and-mortar retail outlets, beautiful state parks
and wildflower preserve along the streets, Delaware River and Delaware Canal.
World-class chefs have decided to bring unique flavors of the world
(think fried catfish, po’ boys and gumbo ya-ya), mingled with
traditional cuisine into Buck
County and it makes for a fantastic foodie tour
destination. While a delightful American continental dinner can be had
at Logan Inn,
don't forget to also leg it across New
Hope’s Main Street in search of the most palate-pleasing
traditional delights. Just ask around, if you’re unsure, as the locals
will be more than happy to point you in the right direction.
Places to Visit in New
Hope, PA
- New
Hope Winery
6123 Lower York Rd, New Hope, PA 18938
(215) 794-2331
www.newhopewinery.com
- The
Bucks County Children's Museum
500 Union Square Dr, New Hope, PA 18938
(215) 693-1290
www.buckskids.org
- New
Hope and Ivyland Railroad
32 W Bridge St, New Hope, PA 18938
(215) 862-2332
www.newhoperailroad.com
- Bucks
County Playhouse
70 S Main St, New Hope, PA 18938
(215) 862-2121
www.bcptheater.org
- Washington
Crossing Historic Park
1112 River Rd, Washington Crossing, PA 18977
(215) 493-4076
- New Hope Arts Inc
2A Stockton Ave, New Hope, PA 18938
(215) 862-9606
www.newhopearts.org
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Even before the city of Philadelphia was founded,
our forefathers were already enchanted with the incredible,
breathtaking outdoor spaces all around Philadelphia. So inspired were
they by the New World that William Penn called his little newfound
colony Penn’s Woods, renamed Pennsylvania. Arm yourself with a map from
the city's Visitors Center or a GPS system on your smartphone, pull up
your bootstraps and you’re ready to plan your trajectory around greene
countrie. Many of the parks started off as a part of the recreated
imagination of the country’s forefathers. In the form of spacious urban
spaces packed with families and little ones tumbling around the
manicured greens, youngsters testing their strengths at the parks
amenities skateboarding, cycling, running, jogging, walking and playing
frisbee. On the fringes of the vast spaces are often pop-up gardens
filled with blooming flowers
The park systems in and around Philadelphia also houses many of the
city’s most iconic landmarks and historic institutions like The Barnes
Foundation, Please Touch Museum, the Mann Center for the Performing
Arts, Glen Foerd on the Delaware, Shofuso Japanese House &
Garden, and the Philadelphia Museum of Art. The well-maintained trail
systems are also built around green spaces, often snaking their ways
around rivers, calming streams, piers, business and shopping districts.
Therefore, you are a short walk away from attractions like Spruce
Street Harbor Park, Race Street Pier, Longwood Gardens or Valley Forge
National Historical Park.
1. Wissahickon Valley Park
Valley Green
Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19128
(215) 247-0417
www.fow.org
As vast as the park is, it gives off the feeling that it aims to
simplify all complexities of the modern world. With more than 2,000
acres of park space, which includes the Wissahickon Creek flowing in
from Schuylkill River, its 57-mile of serene wild, untouched landscape
and its 1,800-acre gorge serves as a respite for people who simply
needs to connect with nature. The trail leads hikers and runners into
the depths of forests and meadows. You can even take a drive along the
gravel road that sits along the calming creek, or hike your way up the
more challenging off-road cycling and hiking areas. Armed with a camera
or smartphone, be on the lookout for local wildlife like chickadees,
titmice, doves, wrens, blue jays, woodpeckers and owls. Thanks to its
healthy population of birds, it is an important birding area as
designated by the National Audubon Society.
What
to expect:-
- A popular hiking spot with the locals
- Well-maintained, marked trails
- A magical experience at the forbidden drive trail
- Lets you connect with nature
- Has an ice-cream bar
- Perfect for picnics
- Just a short drive from downtown Philly
- A great green space for birdwatchers and fishing
enthusiasts
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