Get to Know Newtown, Yardley and Washington Crossing

The neighboring communities of Newtown, Yardley, and Washington Crossing are often grouped together, all three connected by history and proximity. Washington Crossing, is, of course, where George Washington stood when he crossed the Delaware in 1776, while Newtown was founded by William Penn as a spot for Philadelphians to build their country retreats, as well as serving as a base for Washington during his campaigns. The towns have more of a small-town feel than their suburban location might suggest: Here you’ll find Newtown Theatre, which hosts live theater and music shows, as well as movie screenings; Newtown Exchange, a book-and-record store; and Shady Brook Farm, beloved for its pick-your-own-fruit harvests and family festivals. You’ll find lots of great dining options here, including branches of several popular local chains like Owowcow, which sources its ice cream ingredients from local farms, and Jules Thin Crust, which serves super-thin rectangular pizza pies.

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Living in the Delaware River Towns

The Delaware River winds between New Jersey and Pennsylvania, serving as the dividing line between the two states. Ever since 1776, when George Washington crossed from today’s Bucks County, Pennsylvania, into today’s Mercer County, New Jersey, the two sides of this middle stretch of river have been tied together. Today, locals drive, bike, and walk — and sometimes, like Washington himself, boat — across the Delaware with frequent regularity, treating the two sides as one region. There’s a smattering of delightful little towns situated on both sides of the river that were founded as stops between New York and Philadelphia, during the heyday of the railroads and the Delaware and Raritan Canal. In the past few decades, the towns have experienced a renaissance as city dwellers have realized that just an hour’s drive leads to this bucolic region with world-class dining and shopping, rolling farmland, and gorgeous, historic houses.