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Delaware Canal

New Hope, PA
Ranked #1 of 5 attractions in New Hope
4.5 of 5 stars 24 Reviews
Type: Bodies of Water
Description: A small stretch of the Delaware River: great for canoeing.
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012 NEW

Finding out about the Delaware canal's history, getting to walk along it (on either the NJ side or the PA side) is a beautiful experience. The towns that surround it are quaint and have so much to offer. More

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Montclair, New Jersey
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69 reviews 69 reviews
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42 helpful votes 42 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012

Interesting tour of the old mule drawn canal boats that moved cargo in an earlier time. A fun activity for young and old on a warm summer's day. More

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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97 reviews 97 reviews
Reviews in 30 cities Reviews in 30 cities
126 helpful votes 126 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012
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The Pennsylvania side of the Delaware Canal has lots of historical cache and is fine for walking, bike riding and canoeing. Personally I am partial to the Jersey side and I prefer Lambertville on the Jersey side to New Hope. But its all good. More

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NJ
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2012
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Riding the path is a great way to see the canal and spend a day. More

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Staten Island, NY
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
34 helpful votes 34 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2012
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The PA side of the Delaware River is a secret gem. Because the canal isn't filled with water on that side (soon to change we hope), fewer people bike or walk there. Using the bridges at Center Bridge, Stockton, Lambertville, & New Hope, one can make a beautiful 8 mile loop. Plenty to see and do at either end. More

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United States
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2012
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Once New Hope brings back the water, which has been missing since the floods of a couple of years ago, the Canal will be a great place there too. But all along the Delaware are fun towns, and great kayaking places. More

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Lawrence Township NJ
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 March 2012

We ride our bikes on the canal for years and love it, you can stop in Lambertville for lunch or walk across the bridge to New Hope. so relaxing. We'll have to see if the construction project on the NJ side is finally finished, and there were repairs needed after the hurricane last year. We always choose Lilly's for our... More

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Belle Mead, New Jersey
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64 reviews 64 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 March 2012

You can go river rafting, my family enjoyed the experience and we have gone back to do it again. More

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New York, New York, United States
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 March 2012

Mosquito filled pit. very sad supposedly being worked on. More

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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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27 reviews 27 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 March 2012

Although it was actually dry the time we came for repair, having been previously I can say it is a nice way to spend some time on a summer afternoon. More

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