Newtown (Pennsylvania)

Newtown is a township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Surrounded by beautiful farmlands, this small town was also the location where the movie Signs was filmed in part. It is a cute town with plenty of places to visit, eat and see.

Get in
Historic Newtown is located approximately 25 minutes north of Philadelphia. It is accessible via I-95 (exit 49 labeled Newtown Yardley), the Newtown Bypass/PA rts 413 and 332, and by SEPTA (Regional Rail R3 to Langhorne, 130 Bus to State Street/Washington Ave.)

Get around
You will probably need to drive here, but once you're in it is much more effective (and enjoyable) to walk around. The shopping district and center of Newtown is beautifully kept up, well lit, and easily traversed on foot. There are plenty of places to park, including parallel parking right on State Street. If you can't find parking there because it is usually pretty crowded, there are plenty of parking lots surrounding State Street and parking is free.

See
There are plenty of places to see when visiting Newtown:



Do
The central shopping district of Newtown has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places, and its assortment of quaint shops and streets are charming to explore. If you prefer, you can take a walking tour of Newtown. Information for this can be obtained through the website of the Newtown Historic Association. If not, there are plenty of shops for every taste and budget to keep you occupied all day long.

Besides the shopping in the famous shopping district of Newtown, there are other exciting and fun things to do wile visiting:


 * Newtown Arts Company - Shows usually play at the Newtown Movie Theater (listed above).  Take pleasure in seeing different kinds of dance, like jazz, ballet, hip-hop and tap.  The company is proud to celebrate their 31st year in Newtown.
 * Newtown Arts Company - Shows usually play at the Newtown Movie Theater (listed above).  Take pleasure in seeing different kinds of dance, like jazz, ballet, hip-hop and tap.  The company is proud to celebrate their 31st year in Newtown.

Buy
It is difficult to pick a few shops to highlight here, because each one has something unique and special to offer. It would be worth your while to check out as many as possible while visiting Newtown.

Eat
One nice thing about small towns is that the dining experience is always unique and special. There are plenty of excellent restaurants in Newtown, mostly located on State Street or within walking distance of it. Excellent yet affordable Asian cuisine can be had at Duck Sauce. Or, if you're the mood for some seafood, try the Temperance House (also an Inn) which also carries a wide array of other entree types.



If you are looking to cook your own food, there are two great supermarkets in Newtown:

Drink
Bars in Newtown are mostly located within restaurants.


 * Temperance House - see listing in the Eat section above.
 * Temperance House - see listing in the Eat section above.
 * Temperance House - see listing in the Eat section above.
 * Temperance House - see listing in the Eat section above.
 * Temperance House - see listing in the Eat section above.

Also, every October, Newtown hosts a Brewfest, featuring live music and beer tasting. However, tickets must be purchased in advance. Check their website for details.

Sleep
There are several quaint inns located in Historic Newtown. including:



Go next
Newtown is at the brink of some beautiful, rural Bucks County countryside. It you're into that sort of aesthetic, you may find it worthwhile to take a nice drive out into the farmland.

Newtown is also close to some other points of interest in Bucks County, including:


 * Wrightstown - Visit Indian Walk and Carousel Village: unique, country-style shopping; original working carousel; miniature zoo and train rides.
 * New Hope - the spunky and charming art-and-shopping mecca
 * Peddler's Village - a quaint village of unique boutiques and restaurants for every taste (and budget!) imaginable (also, free parking! and if you're not into boutiques, the Penn's Purchase outlet mall is located directly across the street, featuring Coach, Jones NY, Van Heusen, GAP, and many others). A working carousel is also present here, along with a children's arcade full of fun and games for the kids (just incase they're getting bored with all the shopping).
 * Doylestown - a historic and charming shopping-and-dining town. Check out two really interesting and unique museums, the Mercer Museum and the Michener Art Museum, both located in this pretty town.

And via I-95, Newtown is also within easy access of Philadelphia and points in New Jersey.