New Hope named #1 town for Arts and Culture in the U.S.

With its iconic Bucks County Playhouse, a variety of art galleries, shops, restaurants, and more, New Hope has just been named the #1 town for Arts and Culture in the U.S.

Nominated by Travel + Leisure ‘s America’s Best Small Towns series New Hope, Pennsylvania offers a unique blend of old-world charm and contemporary flair.

New Hope is home to many beautifully preserved 18th and 19th-century buildings and iconic landmarks such as the New Hope Railroad and the Parry Mansion.

It also includes the famous Bucks County Playhouse, whose presence has been graced by Judy Garland, Grace Kelly, Robert Redford, and even Bradley Cooper, Bella and Gigi Hadid, and even Ariana Grande.

New Hope brings in visitors from all around with a one-hour drive from Philadelphia, a less than two-hour ride from New York, and is located just across the bridge from Lambertville, New Jersey.

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