Dog walking in New Hope

Acquetong/Centre Bridge

The Acquetong/ Centre Bridge part of town is named for the Acquetong Creek and the bridge the crosses over it. Soothe your tired paws by pawsing to enjoy the sounds of flowing water and the beautiful scenery. Down a small dirt path just behind the Bucks County Playhouse, you’ll find a lovely manmade waterfall. If you walk along the Acquetong Creek Bridge over Main Street, you can also catch a glimpse of the falls or watch carp play in the water. There’s also a great pet friendly restaurant in this part of town. Check out Fran’s Pub for cold brews and American fare, like burgers and Hawaiian pizza. Well-mannered mutts are welcome to sit in the outdoor patio area.

Lambertville City Center

Just over the New Hope-Lambertville Bridge is the quaint village of Lambertville, which is quite a bit like New Hope in that it’s lined with locally-owned shopping and dining options. If you’re hearing the growls of hunger, check out Deanna’s Restaurant and Bar. You can slurp down spaghetti Lady and the Tramp style, or enjoy one of their other homemade pasta dishes. Their food is definitely something to howl about. The owners love dogs, and they welcome furry friends in their outdoor courtyard seating area. Lambertville Station is another great option for whining and dining, since dogs can sit besides their owners in the covered outdoor section of the restaurant. Lambertville also has a great hiking trail, the Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park Trail. This converted rail trail meanders through the woods and fields along the Delaware River over nearly 70 miles. You can catch the trailhead in Lambertville right near the Lambertville Station Restaurant.

Lahaska Village Center

Lahaska is just outside the border of New Hope, and home to Peddler’s Village, a pawsome place to shop with your pup. The historic village is nestled in 42-acre park-like setting, leaving plenty of space to walk about or picnic with your pup. It’s lined with 18th-century colonial architecture and pawsitively lovely gardens. Many of the shops cater to the dog-lover crowd, leaving water bowls and treats near their storefronts. Take a paws at one of the most fur-iendly, The Lucky Cupcake Shop (a Cupcake Wars contender), and sample one of their sweet treats. Scarf down a cupcake, a cookie, or a piece of pie while you lounge at one of their outdoor tables alongside your pup.

Upper Black Eddy Village

Not quite in New Hope, but not far away is Upper Black Eddy, a small  village of northern Bucks County. People who venture into town are usually going to explore one of two spots: Ringing Rocks Park or Nockamixon Cliffs. If given the pawportunity, you’ll definitely want to head to Ringing Rocks Park. Dogs who love to climb will be howling with joy. Humans will be delighted by the ringing rocks, which make musical tones when struck. They encourage you to bring your own hammer! The 123-acre park is also home to Bucks County’s biggest waterfall! Just follow the white dashed trees along the loop trail. For pawmazing views of the Delaware River, visit Top Rock lookout point at Nockamixon Cliffs, which stand 300-feet above the valley. If you’re looking to howl at the moon with your furry friend, you can camp overnight at Colonial Woods Family Camping Resort. Just make sure to keep your pal leashed up, and clean up after your dog when nature calls.