New Hope is a small town in Pennsylvania along the Delaware River. Its streets are lined with…read morelarge trees and bouquet shops. Just across the bridge is New Jersey. On the weekends it get a bit congested with cars and visitors. Street parking is not free. It costs $3 for three hours including weekends. If you like small towns with personality, this is the spot for you!!

I've been a fan of New Hope for more years than I prefer to admit. But how couldn't you be?…read more Do you like good food? Many options of cuisine and setting. My recommendations: Cafe Blue Moose, Marsha Brown and Caleb's which is near Lahaska( casual Byob) But stroll around and check out menus and Yelp for several more good choices. Do you like adult beverages? Take your pick of the various outdoor bars that are perfect for people gawking.Havana being a great choice. Beer lovers might enjoy Triumph brewery( happy hour rocks) and for the winos, Nektar again. Do you like sweet treats? Multiple candy stores and ice cream options. My picks are Clusters caramel corn, and for frozen creamy Nirvana, cross the river for Owowcow in Lambertville. Do you like to shop till you drop? Many quirky and trendy stores here, maybe too many. Seriously, do we really need a beef jerky store? And all of this commerce is nestled into a centuries old town that is picturesquely situated on the Delaware. You can even cross the river on foot( by bridge of course) and explore the smaller NJ version of this town. Between eating and shopping one could easily spend several hours here. I prefer week days( Monday and Tuesday are closed days for some businesses) when parking is easier and sidewalks are not as crowded. If you've never been you should plan a visit. For many of us in the bi state area this is a place that earns repeated visits, and fond memories of all of them. 4.5 Yelps

One of the older covered bridges in Bucks County, Pine Valley Covered Bridge was constructed in…read more1842 out of native hemlock and pine. Today it crosses Pine Run Creek on Old Ironhill Road in the New Britain portion of Chalfont Township. Covered Bridge Park sits on its southern end, and Peace Valley Park is little more than half mile to the north. As with most other covered spans here, the engineering is a simple latticed town truss design, about 80 feet long by 15 feet wide. It underwent renovation in 2003 to reinforce its weight bearing capacity. This one carries more traffic than most of the others, and the watercourse running beneath it is broader and deeper than those I've visited lately. Pine Valley is too busy to carry the romance of covered bridges as well as most of the others, but it remains charming nonetheless. Yet, in combination with Peace Valley Lake, Peace Valley Nature Center and Covered Bridge Park, the cruise up county to this area was cool and enjoyable.

It was a challenge to find Uhlerstown Covered Bridge in Upper Black Eddy, PA, but once there it was…read morelike visiting Middle Earth. The steep descent down a narrow single lane dirt trail dead ending at the closed span over the abandoned canal, was not quite treacherous, but required downshifting to keep my vehicle under control without tires spitting up dirt and stones. Although closed to traffic, we were able to walk around and across the bridge, which was under renovation, but sound from the work already accomplished. Across the canal sat a small country home surrounded by flowering plants and old trees. It couldn't be any more picturesque. The flat Delaware River plain spread out beyond all the way to the sweeping flow of that beautiful watercourse. People biked on the towpath, or walked along peacefully. Some stopped to gaze at the red panelled bridge above them, and others chatted with the friendly woman who lived in the green cottage who had the fortune of the bridge in her front garden. Just a perfect spot to feel the grace of the engineers' hands and the charm of epoch landscaping. We turned around and drove up on the only access in or out of this magical spot. To protect the peace of this idyllic place, I must leave it to the sincerely motivated to find this bridge and how to attain it. Bring your best navigation skills with you, or you'll never discover this secret Eden.

Fantastic resource for any foodie who may be in or around the Bucks County, Pennsylvania area…read more Bucks County Taste is chock-full of fantastic resources and articles about everything in Bucks that someone who loves good food should be in the know about. Make sure you check out the food calendar for oodles of food events for nearly every day of the week as well!

Hidden Pond Tree Farm is such a hidden gem!…read more The entire vibe is giving LL Bean catalog and it's in the best way. In addition to Christmas trees you'll find a variety of gorgeous wreaths / holiday arrangements, local honey for gifting, a train ride and the cutest little snack shack selling cider donuts, hot cocoa and marshmallows for roasting. Once you've got your marshmallow supplies you can head over to the campfire area where they have the firepit roaring and ready for roasting. But if you are visiting, you are likely here to get a Christmas tree! You can cut down your own or get a pre-cut tree. Cut your own is $125 and pre-cut is $125 for small, $155 for medium and $175 for large. We got a medium tree and we're super happy with it! When my kids are older I think they'll love coming back to cut their own. This is a great place to go for some holiday fun, and I loved that there were things for the kids besides the trees. Prices are definitely a bit steeper than other places around, but I think it's worth it for the cute holiday experience.

Used to be good to get a tree. It's $125 for any tree "regardless of the size." But they are all…read moretiny. The precut the larger trees and sell the for $245 up front. The have a fire pit area which is nice, and employees are nice, but I felt scammed this year

Chuck "Concrete Charlie Bednarik Birth: May 1, 1925…read moreBethlehem Lehigh County Pennsylvania, USA Death: Mar. 21, 2015 Coopersburg Lehigh County Pennsylvania, USA Hall of Fame Professional Football Player. From 1949 until 1962, he played at the linebacker and center positions in the National Football League with the Philadelphia Eagles. He was a key contributor to two NFL Titles (1949 and 1960). Bednarik will perhaps be best remembered for a thunderous hit he delivered to New York Giants' running back Frank Gifford during the 1960 season. The event was captured in what has become a highly-memorable photograph by Sports Illustrated showing Bednarik standing over a motionless Gifford. Born Charles Phillip Bednarik, he attended Bethlehem Catholic High School. He served as a waist gunner aboard a B-24 with the United States Army Air Forces during World War II and earned an Air Medal with Five Oak Leaf Clusters and Five Battle Stars, as he flew 30 combat missions over Europe. Upon his return home, he enrolled at the University of Pennsylvania, where he played collegiate football and received the Maxwell Award as the Top College Player in 1948. He achieved All-American honors twice. Chosen by Philadelphia as the number one overall selection of the 1949 NFL Draft, he totaled 169 regular season games. A physical force and one of the hardest hitters in NFL history, he achieved Pro-Bowl status eight-times and First-Team All-Pro Honors five-times. Bednarik's impact on the league was immediate as he experienced a world championship during his rookie year (1949). Following an injury to Eagles' linebacker Bob Pellegrini, Bednarik (at the age of thirty-five) took over as linebacker while also playing the center position. During the 1960 NFL Title Game, Bedarik was on the field for every down. He prevented the Packers' Jim Taylor from scoring with a tackle on the final play of the game, which preserved the 17-13 victory and the championship for the Eagles. In contrary to what many believe, Bednarick's nickname "Concrete Charlie" was given to him for his off-season occupation as a concrete salesman, rather than his physical playing style on the field. He was enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1967 and was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1969. He is a charter member of the Penn Athletics Hall of Fame (1996). His uniform number 60 has been retired by the Eagles and he was named to their Honor Roll in 1987. Additionally, he is a member of both the Pennsylvania and Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame. In 1976, he returned to the football field to serve as an associate coach for Dick Vermeil, when he became head coach of the Philadelphia Eagles. He was named to the NFL 1950s All-Decade Team and is regard by many as the greatest linebacker in NFL history. Bednarik participated in several reunions of the 1960 Title Team and in later year, attended Eagles' pre-season practices. He suffered from blood pressure issues and was hospitalized a few years prior to his death. (bio by: C.S.) Burial: Saint Joseph Calvary Cemetery Limeport Lehigh County Pennsylvania, USA Maintained by: Find A Grave Originally Created by: C.S. Record added: Mar 21, 2015

Coryell's Ferry (now New Hope) is over 200 years old as a crossing over the Delaware River to…read moreLambertville, NJ. An iron truss bridge replaced the flat bottomed boat a century ago, but the site that once was a small village relying on this transport for its survival has become a major tourist attraction for those loving arts and crafts, good restaurants and a weekend away from the bustle of New York and Philadelphia. Those in the know have learned that summer and fall find the borough crammed with visitors and impossible parking. The best time to go is when no one but locals are in town. Winter may be dreary, but the shops, bars, inns and restaurants are dying for customers and no reservations are required. As a local (15 minute drive from home) I love the nearly empty streets and the attention provided by the shopkeepers. Sure there is often snow, ice and wind to contend with, but all that just adds to the charm. Warm weather is a different story altogether, and we avoid New Hope at all costs. Havana, Karla's, The Logan Inn, are three of my favorite hangs for entertainment and decent grub, but there are dozens of other kitchens worth a taste. When I go, I can just walk around and walk into any that strike my fancy; step inside and grab a table without reservations. I will be heading to a new Indian house next week (New Hope Spice Lover) to check out their curries, chaats, Gobi Manchurian and naan. February is a perfect time to visit New Hope. You may be the only out of town visitor around. Maybe that's why Bradley Cooper bought a home nearby.

Cute little town along the river…read more Parking can be tough but definitely are available around- even if you have to pay. This is a good place to park- walk around- have some food and drinks- see some stores- like have crystals, wine, few witch craft, erotic clothing and toys, ice cream, clothing, Indian , chocolates etc. You can also stroll over the bridge and check out Lambertville which also has some nice places to eat/ drink and some stores to check out. Walking over the bridge was nice -saw a dog on a jet ski which was awes

This is such a good spot. If someone said "when in Allentown," where to go this would be it…read more Admittedly there isn't a lot to choose from, but this is a wonderful family friendly place. Here is a joint private/government effort that works. It is a fish hatchery, and you can spend a couple bucks for food. Throw this in the tanks, and watch the mostly rainbow trout go crazy for it. The freshwater version of Jaws. All joking aside spent a couple hours here. I found seeing the grounds neat too. The volunteers here are wonderful. Hoping young folks will step up. You can go inside the store and see animals preserved in formaldehyde. This is educational. What a great spot for families, and people of all ages.

This was a fantastic attraction. I visited with my parents and sibling, 2 adults, 18 year old, and…read morea 16 year old. We had a fantastic time looking at all the different sized fish A big bag of fish food is only $1, extremely reasonable, and the entire family made a few bags last 20-30 minutes and we fed most of the tanks! We especially liked the "prized fish" tank, which has the biggest fish in the hatchery, and we had a great time gawking at the huge fish. The kids we saw around also all seemed to be having a great time. My only critique is that I feel there should be at least a couple obvious staff present. While we were there, one of the nets on the medium size tank fell in, and fish were getting stuck in the net. One fish was visibly thrashing, while a couple others were trapped with their heads out of the water, dying for all to see. This was clearly not how it was meant to be. There was no place for us to report this clear problem. There was also a dead fish just sitting in the walkway of one area. Now I understand that this is a hatchery, and with large scale production, fish are going to die. I don't mind seeing some dead fish in the water. But one just rotting on the ground or dying in a net (both of which area easily fixable) does rub me the wrong way. I wish I could give this place more like a 4 1/2, because some staff did come and fix the net problem, and the dead fish were not a huge detriment to my experience, but I don't want to rate 5 because it was something I feel could be easily fixed. The pictures don't do this place justice, I highly suggest going and feeding the fish yourself! You can also look at all the fish for free.