Nestled along the Delaware River in Bucks County, you’ll find historic New Hope, a quaint yet eccentric town full of restaurants, art galleries, restored inns and over 100 shops. While the town is charming throughout the year, the Christmas season is a particularly beautiful time to visit. With festive lights and decorations lining the streets, and events such as carolers at the Logan Inn and the North Pole Express aboard the New Hope and Ivyland Railroad, New Hope is a destination you’ll want to add to your holiday calendar. And while you’re there, don’t miss the delicious food available – all provided by some of the friendliest small business owners you could meet. To help you out, here’s a list of the top five spots for treats, drinks and unique gifts in historic New Hope:
1. Wine of Bucks County: Taste and compare wines from three of the biggest wine producers in Bucks County: Crossing Vineyards (Washington Crossings), Sand Castle Winery (Erwinna) and Rose Bank Winery (Newtown). Choose from four tasting packages (red, white, sweet and mixed) to receive 10 tastes of ½ oz. for $8. In addition to wine tasting, you’ll find over 50 varieties of wine plus wine tools, accessories, food accompaniments, and more to create perfect gifts for the wine enthusiast on your holiday gift list.
(215) 693-1282
Sunday-Thursday: 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Friday-Saturday: 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.
2. Clusters Bucks County Caramel Corn: Satisfy your sweet tooth with homemade caramel corn in over 10 different flavors including Clusters Original, M&M, Peanut Lovers, White Cheddar and Smores. You can even get your caramel corn as a topping on locally-made gelato. Stop in to sample the flavors and go home with a holiday tin filled with your favorite.
(215) 693-1137
Monday-Sunday: 12:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
3. Olive-n-Grape: A must-see for any fan of olive oil and/or balsamic vinegars. Peruse the many, many options of unique flavors such as Cinnamon Pear Balsamic, Persian Lime Olive Oil and Black Current Balsamic. Oversized casks complete with taps make it easy for you to sample until you find a favorite. Choose a few for your own cooking and entertaining collection, and create a gift basket that any foodie will appreciate. Custom bottle labels are also available for the holidays. (One day lead time needed; call or stop in for more details.)
(215) 862-5464
Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday: 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Friday-Saturday: 11:00 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.
4. The Goody Bag and Basket Company: Take a trip down memory lane with bulk and homemade candy that is bound to make you feel nostalgic. Choose from old-time favorite like candy cigarettes, unique jellybean flavors such as white peppermint bark, and homemade treats including chocolate and candy covered pretzels. Pick out a few sweet stocking stuffers, or create a gift bag for the kids (or kids at heart) in your life.
(215) 862-3284
Monday - Thursday: 10:00 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Friday: 10:00 a.m. – 10:30 p.m.
Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Sunday: 10:00 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.
5. Suzie’s Hot Shoppe: Do you like it hot? Excite your taste buds with hundreds of hot sauces, wing sauces, salsa and more – all ready to sample in a family-friendly, fun atmosphere with color coded guides to the level of heat. Great for the more adventurous eaters on your gift list.
(215) 862-1334
Sunday-Thursday: 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Friday-Saturday: 12:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
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