Founded in 1981 by author and paranormal investigator Adi-Kent Thomas Jeffrey, Ghost Tours of New…read moreHope offers one-hour walking tours that offer a brief and engaging glimpse into the sometimes-sordid history of New Hope, Pennsylvania at a very reasonable price point. Unlike some other local (and much more expensive) 'ghost tours' that feature costumed actors who jump out of the bushes to scare participants or focus solely on the macabre, Ghost Tours of New Hope offers a more historically-based tour that emphasizes stories of eerie paranormal happenings in this small town on the Delaware River. New Hope is a quaint, historic town on the Delaware River, located approximately halfway between Philadelphia and New York City, featuring art galleries, a range of casual and upscale dining choices, eclectic shopping boutiques, and the Bucks County Playhouse that attracts talent from Broadway and Hollywood. The charming hamlet is often called one of America's most haunted towns with a history dating back to the American Revolution when Aaron Burr allegedly fled to New Hope after dueling with Alexander Hamilton (and some say never left..). Ghost Tours of New Hope offers one-hour walking tours every Saturday night at 8pm from June through November and Friday nights starting in mid-September through Halloween. Tickets are $12 (as of October 2025) and may be purchased in-person from the tour operators with cash or Venmo approximately 30-60 minutes before the start of the tour. There is one route that runs along Ferry Street and one route that runs along Mechanic Street and the Delaware Canal Towpath. Both walking tours begin adjacent to the Parry Mansion Museum and the historic cannon on the corner of Ferry Street and Main Street. Wear comfortable shoes, dress appropriately for the weather, and consider bringing a flashlight as the sidewalks and streets of New Hope can be very uneven. Gratuities are optional and our guide didn't push for them. We'll definitely be back soon for the other route!

It was Halloween weekend and 80°in October.What better way to take a lantern led Adi-Kent Thomas…read moreJeffrey Walking Ghost Tour in New Hope.You learn about the history of these haunted buildings some dating back to the 1700's. New Hope has some of the most haunted sightings and buildings in a 2 square block and in the country. ( The tours are every Saturday night from the first Saturday in June up to and including the Saturday before Thanksgiving. In the month of "October only" you can also find tours on a Friday night besides the usual Saturday night. The tours start at 8p and meet on the corner of Main and Ferry Street next to the Parry Mansion Museum. You don't need a reservation. I just walked up and there were two ladies taking money and giving out a paid sticker. Then you just line up with the rest of the tour people. PLEASE BRING CASH! They will also do private tours with advanced notice. My group had over 30 people in it. I suggest getting there at least 30-40 minutes before. The cost is $12. The tour itself is about an hour. Make sure you wear a sturdy pair of shoes. You will be walking down stairs and on dirt paths, and near a canal. These tours have been going on for over 42 years. New Hope has such a fun vibe. Everyone was excited for this tour. Parking in New Hope is a bit tricky. If you can't find street parking, I suggest parking a few blocks away in one of several lots. You will do a lot of walking in New Hope. The Staff was all very friendly, knowledgeable and informative. I would definitely recommend this tour.

I went on the website -in advance-to arrange some tickets for a free tour for Saturday. There were…read moretwo tour guides there to greet us into the MARGARET R. GRUNDY MEMORIAL MUSEUM. First of all let me say that I highly recommend a tour here. They have free ones and they have paid ones. This was a free tour and it went on for about an hour. First thing we did we walk in the door was use hand sanitizer. All staff and all the guests were masks the entire time because at the time of this post we are still going through the COVID-19 pandemic.))) The tour starts as soon as we enter the room and we get to learn about a family that lived here through the generations and their history and legacy in Bristol. WILLIAM HULME GRUNDY decides to leave Philadelphia and move to this little hamlet on the Delaware River and get in the wool trade. Grundy Brothers and Campion moved their operations to Bristol in 1876. Ends up being quite lucrative and What we get to learn here is the brother and sister story of Joseph and Margaret Grundy. Joseph is sentimental about his namesake , a hero in the civil war. Felt he should make something of his life. Margaret had a rough time with her dad's death & a trip to Europe with her mom didn't exactly heal her broken heart but mom was able to visit some doctors to help her daughter. They traveled the word for a decade! Wow. I think this gave her direction and she sorted out her direction as she returned home to Pennsylvania. She dove into things of ladies of wealth did, yes entertained in her house on the banks for the Delaware... she painted as well as gardened. Can I also state that yes it was fascinating to see the Victorian bathroom. I was very struck to see the excessive use of wallpaper in a home. It accompanied decorative carpeting and curtains. The cherry blossom room was especially cheeky so much so that I felt like as if I was a character in a Roz Chast cartoon . Interesting to see the pageantry of the olden days that really seem modest compared to some other tycoon contemporaries . How nice that Joseph dedicated the museum/family home in his beloved sister's name & shares the history with Bristol and all who visit it! ~*~ One thing I was looking forward to was the getting about their precious Mother's Day card kits. The set is to make a Victorian Mother's Day card! They looked beautiful online! And they had a similar event around Valentine's Day. Also complimentary. Looked so frilly and fancy and precious. Didn't get one but I saw it on the website. The tour guide was enthusiastic in sharing his version of the Grundy Family stories & introduced the rooms. Next door is the Grundy Library. I look forward to seeing it when it's ready...in summer (?!) I would definitely return for another tour. Lots to enjoy in this delightful town. Lots of history and events event just at the Grundy Museum!

Jeff was an absolutely wonderful tour guide. In this day and age wherein most employees are…read moreuninterested in their work, constantly on their phone, and take no pride in their appearance, it was so refreshing to experience a person who was dressed to the nines and obviously has a real passion for the museum and his line of work. Jeff was quite knowledgeable about the home, the Grundy family, and the Victorian Era in general. Many thanks to him for an interesting and engaging afternoon. Keep up the good work!

This farm is beautiful anytime of the year. We went in July during the summertime and the flowers…read morewere in bloom and the bees were out, it was very pretty. Parking is a little far from the farm itself, but there is a paved walking trail to get to the farm. Once we were there, we headed to the farm. Once inside the homestead we were met with a tour guide. They were very well educated about the property and stories there. The buildings were fascinating. There is so much history, and artifacts inside. All the way down to the painting. I appreciate how they preserved alot of the original. We walked around the exterior gardens. The flowers were stunning. It was so cute to see the bees feeding on the pollen. There was a pretty good size gardens that had flowers and vegetables. The property itself was very clean and well managed. The bathrooms were also available and well maintained. I recommend dressing for the weather, and the interior can become hot. I highly recommend this as something to do when killing time or looking for something to do in the local area. It was very fun and fascinating. Takes about an hour or less depending on how many people. When we were there, there were not too many people. Maybe 1-2 other families.

Peter Wentz Farmstead has been on my list a few years now. Finally got a chance to visit this…read moreweekend. PWF is located inside a park similar to the Pennsylvania Colonial Plantation near me (Inside Ridley Creek State Park), however PWF is FREE admission while the PA Colonial Plantation charges. Two volunteers in the barn had amazing information on the oxen-in-training. The man was giving a very cool bovine lecture, and the woman was engaging as anything, especially with my child. The young man dressed as the Belsnickel brought said name Wikipedia page to life and had a very historically accurate costume. He had treats for the kids, but my kindergartener was a tad scared (not too scared to take the candy though). These cool folklore touches go deeper than anything I've seen at the PA Colonial Plantation, and I feel lucky to have been there to meet him! The volunteers in the Visitor's Center were very welcoming and informative! They even had free ginger cookies to cheer everyone up on a cold day! This Visitor's Center is much more sophisticated than the PA Colonial Plantation. They have didactics and video on the site history. It was too crowded to watch this visit, but I will catch it next time. Both Colonial historic sites have volunteers in period costumes standing by to give history lessons on farm life in that period household. Both sites have animals to visit (sheep, chickens, turkeys and oxen), although PA Colonial Plantation also has pigs and a horse or two. Both sites offer house tours, festival days, special activities, and summer camps. The quality of information and enthusiasm of the volunteers is equal at both sites; all of these historian-volunteers are amazing, with loads of fun information to teach. I know the variety and number of demonstrations is always more than a handful at PA Colonial Plantation fest days, which I expect with paid admission. What is offered free at PWF is impressive, but not as varied and prolific as PA Colonial Plantation (such as their blacksmith shop, rifle demos, beer making, pottery making, etc). Again, at the colonial plantation near me, I expect to spend a couple hours on all the demonstrations and activities. At PWF this weekend, we probably had about an hour's worth of browsing IF we had been able to brave cold winds for the long line awaiting a house tour. I know the Fall Festival and other festivals days here offer a lot more to do, but it seems to get overcrowded due to its free admission, and without a fence or natural boundary to enclose the farmstead, they can't control that flow of people very well. That would be my hesitation for future visits. Even in Jan freezing temps with fierce winds, loads of people were there, even very small toddlers. Idk if the weather made people cranky or not, but the crowd here was MISERABLE. We DelCo folks are not pushy, sullen, and crabby when we visit our plantation (which is actually also closed all winter because of the cold), but boy were these MontCo peeps rude! The volunteers are so sweet and kind but not a single visitor returned my smiles, and I got many scowls instead. One senior visitor blocked me in the hallway of the information office, preventing me from getting to my child. When I said "excuse me" to get past, she very reluctantly got out of my way, with a giant dirty look. Ten stars for the volunteers and free offerings; negative star for the local d!ckheads who visit.

Finally, I have arrived!! It's been on my bucket list to…read morecome here and what an opportunity it was to catch the very last day of a very special show . Suleika Jaouad and Anne Francey: The Alchemy of Blood Jun 22--Oct 6, 2024 The mother daughter art show . it was very touching to see this You can see the mother's art . She made it while she was pregnant with Suleika. And did the same show we see daughter Suleika living through her illness with leukemia. See the two women going through life and their wonderfully creative way. The ups and the uncertainties and pain, but all along and together. It really was beautiful . How wonderful the mother and introduced her daughter to the art of Frida Kahlo. A wonderful inspiration. it's wonderful how women can support each other and empower each other and so many ways. It really was beautiful to witness ! It's hard to say my favorite part of that particular exhibit. Maybe with Suleika and her dog laying in bed together. The beautiful comfortably get from pets and those around us. And the things around us like art and nature. Just having an appreciation for these things and finding comfort as much as possible. Being open to it. ~~~~ BIRTH WHEEL by Amy Johnquest I love the wheel of fortune Birth wheel. It was also interesting to see the other options available to other spinners. The life that we were born into by the people that we are born from... Or adopted by. the wheel of life and see what life gives you. Let me say that it was wonderful to be at this museum. As soon as I came in, I felt very welcome from the attendant. I enjoyed the gift shop Upstairs I could see that there is an opportunity to have a weekly evening drawing event. I can see there was a pig figure... And the results of a previous event to draw this pig . And it's obvious that people sat different positions around the pig. I enjoyed seeing all angles. All the different charming styles by local people who happen to attend. What is delightful place. So much so , I can't wait to come back !!

ArtYard is a wonderful and vibrant atmosphere for anyone who enjoys a creative atmosphere. I am…read morebringing my class of adults with autism and other disabilities to this site so they can experience fun in action.

Love this place so much I'm a member. The oldest fernery in the US is small but charming. The trees…read moreare impressive. I love the dawn redwoods, which remind me of my time in Northern California. There are interesting sculptures to see. The formal gardens are lovely, with lots of gorgeous roses. I've not yet taken the railroad. Beyond the carefully curated gardens and arboretum are the wetlands along the Wissahickon. You can spend a lovely day in nature exploring the trails.

We live a short drive from this regional gem. The grounds are thoughtfully curated, and there are…read morespaces for the whole family. It's not unusual to see artists, classes, and families at Morris. Despite this, it never feels crowded. We love Morris so much that we joined their membership program a few years back; it's a membership that we keep active. The community programming is a nice add, and we've even picnicked here once. We appreciate the nods to the community (e.g., the scaled down Chestnut Hill West SEPTA stop), and the areas of Morris that speak to all members of the family. We'll definitely be back.

I've gone to this event multiple years. The house is amazing and professionally done. The corn…read moremaze is really good too. I highly recommend Midnight Production's Haunted House!

Quaint museum location. Came here for a pop-up Star Wars exhibition which lasted 2 days. Staff was…read moreextremely friendly and the location was easy to spot. Free parking on premise. The Star Wars exhibit was very cool. Seemed locally run with knowledgable people in charge. There was a nice variety of collectibles and props on display and even a scavenger hunt with prizes for both children and grownups. It also supports a different charity each year so be sure to ask about that and you can get a coin commemorating it also. Seems like it's an annual exhibit so I'll be sure to check it out again next year!

What a wonderful time. A tour of the home of Antonin & Noemi…read moreRaymond during autumn in Bucks County. There was also a sketch event ! Perfect venue and weather!! Absolutely beautiful property and the tour was by the granddaughter of the Raymond Family. A gem in the heart of Bucks County. This farm, home and studio is a MUST SEE. What a peaceful and inspiring country home. What dreams they must have had sleeping here! Contact them and arrange a tour! Hear about this creative super couple ! Antonin was an architect and his amazing wife was an artists herself and a master of so many mediums! (Sculptures, fiber arts, illustrations in The New Yorker! Come and learn connection to Japan. NOTE: Ok to take pictures * without flash .