Susan’s guidebook
Restaurants
Beautifully renovated and decorated old stone building, serving upscale gastropub fare and potent cocktails. Also has outdoor seating
17 locals recommend
The Salt House
7 E Ferry StBeautifully renovated and decorated old stone building, serving upscale gastropub fare and potent cocktails. Also has outdoor seating
This is my local go to for good food and service at a moderate price. Cocktails are outstanding, and they are now serving breakfast Saturday, and brunch Sunday. Indoor and outdoor seating.
34 locals recommend
Karla's Restaurant
5 W Mechanic StThis is my local go to for good food and service at a moderate price. Cocktails are outstanding, and they are now serving breakfast Saturday, and brunch Sunday. Indoor and outdoor seating.
Bowman's Tavern
1600 River RdOutstanding new American food, excellent service and drinks.
Charming cozy restaurant with an ever-changing menu known for inventive takes on elevated Italian fare. Truly outstanding food. BYOB
6 locals recommend
Italian Cucina
6 Stockton AveCharming cozy restaurant with an ever-changing menu known for inventive takes on elevated Italian fare. Truly outstanding food. BYOB
Spanish and new American in a converted mansion. Indoor and outdoor seating. Serves brunch Saturday and Sunday. Full bar.
14 locals recommend
Under the Moon Cafe
23 N Union StSpanish and new American in a converted mansion. Indoor and outdoor seating. Serves brunch Saturday and Sunday. Full bar.
Attractive converted historical home with a casual feel serving upscale pub food. Indoor and outdoor seating. Good beers on tap.
10 locals recommend
Inn of the Hawke Restaurant
74 S Union StAttractive converted historical home with a casual feel serving upscale pub food. Indoor and outdoor seating. Good beers on tap.
Sprig & Vine
450 Union Square DrModern, innovative vegan restaurant
Excellent breakfast and lunch sandwiches. Counter service in a contemporary farmhouse space. Indoor and outdoor seating. Closed Tuesday & Wednesday.
8 locals recommend
Metá Café
15 Klines CtExcellent breakfast and lunch sandwiches. Counter service in a contemporary farmhouse space. Indoor and outdoor seating. Closed Tuesday & Wednesday.
Charming and delicious full-service breakfast and lunch restaurant, Wednesday through Sunday. Good vegan options. Indoor and outdoor seating.
6 locals recommend
Liv & Charlie's...Real Food
5 N Union StCharming and delicious full-service breakfast and lunch restaurant, Wednesday through Sunday. Good vegan options. Indoor and outdoor seating.
Good Mexican food right around the corner, with Mexican breakfast all day, every day!
El Guajillo Mexican Restaurant
Good Mexican food right around the corner, with Mexican breakfast all day, every day!
Chez Alice
Open every morning at 8, serving a limited breakfast, and a huge selection of pastries.
A favorite with locals, Chive serves outstanding food at very reasonable prices in an unpretentious space. Breakfast and lunch every day, dinner Monday-Wednesday. BYOB
Chive Café & Catering
A favorite with locals, Chive serves outstanding food at very reasonable prices in an unpretentious space. Breakfast and lunch every day, dinner Monday-Wednesday. BYOB
Bars
Boat House
8 1/2 Coryell StPotent cocktails in a truly exquisite little house
John & Peter's Place
96 S Main StA local institution for live music and pub grub since 1972
Sightseeing
Bowman's Hill Wildflower Preserve
1635 River RdLovely strolls through here
Bowman’s Hill Tower
1 Tower Rd5 miles to a scenic overlook of the Delaware. My favorite local hike.
https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1GMarVqN2xyomsMf9tYE_egKcNqVwnTYJ&usp=sharing
9 locals recommend
Goat Hill Overlook
Coon Path5 miles to a scenic overlook of the Delaware. My favorite local hike.
https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1GMarVqN2xyomsMf9tYE_egKcNqVwnTYJ&usp=sharing
Thompson-Neely House
1635 River RdCharming historical farm with animals across from Bowman's Hill.
Prallsville Mills
33 Risler StRotating art exhibitions in a beautiful setting
Recreation
A local outfitter who runs all kinds of guided outdoor adventures, as well as renting equipment. See the “Local Adventures” tab of their website for much more info on local trails, biking, paddling, floats, climbing, X-country skiing and snowshoeing
9 locals recommend
Big Bear Gear
1874 River RdA local outfitter who runs all kinds of guided outdoor adventures, as well as renting equipment. See the “Local Adventures” tab of their website for much more info on local trails, biking, paddling, floats, climbing, X-country skiing and snowshoeing
In Point Pleasant, this outfitter has been putting folks on the water for 50 years
27 locals recommend
Bucks County River Country
2 Walters LnIn Point Pleasant, this outfitter has been putting folks on the water for 50 years
Shopping
Open Saturday, Sunday and Wednesday, this local institution has antiques, junk and global crafts. Come early for the best selection
27 locals recommend
Golden Nugget Antique Flea Market
1850 River RdOpen Saturday, Sunday and Wednesday, this local institution has antiques, junk and global crafts. Come early for the best selection
Sprawling indoor and outdoor market with everything under the sun. Open 7am to 1pm Tuesdays and Saturdays.
11 locals recommend
Rice's Market
6326 Greenhill RdSprawling indoor and outdoor market with everything under the sun. Open 7am to 1pm Tuesdays and Saturdays.
Solebury Orchards
3325 Creamery RdCharming market and pick-your-own, in season.
Spa
Nurture Spa
31 W Ferry StCity advice
Don't miss
Canal paths
Together, Delaware Canal State Park (PA side) and D&R State Park (Jersey side) form a series of looping trails connecting Pennsylvania and New Jersey via five bridges. Loop trail connection bridges are in the Pennsylvania towns of:
* Uhlerstown
* Lumberville
* Center Bridge
* New Hope
* Washington Crossing
* Morrisville
The 30-mile stretch of parallel trails allows visitors to choose among 11 different options of length and distance. You can ride, walk, or jog, and each loop leads visitors through quaint towns, scenic river views, and wooded forests.
https://www.dcnr.pa.gov/StateParks/FindAPa