Make the Most of Fall With These Easy Getaways From DC

"In the heart of New Hope, the 12-room Ghost Light Inn is walkable to all of the interesting town's shops and restaurants. The beds are king-size and the walk-in showers spacious. Many of the guest rooms have Juliet balconies overlooking the Delaware River and the charming hamlet of Lambertville, New Jersey, just across the bridge. You can also enjoy the view from one of the Adirondack chairs on the patio by the river."

"One of the county's most noted architectural features is its historic stone buildings, and the Inn at Fox Briar Farm, near Doylestown, is a beautiful example. The 18th-century farmhouse was transformed into an intimate bed-and-breakfast four years ago, and the eight guest rooms are named for past residents. With grounds that feature three ponds and an apple orchard, it's a prime spot when reading outside and going for long walks are on the agenda."

"The area's climate and terrain make for spectacular autumn colors, best appreciated in a local park. A hammer might be an odd addition to your packing list, but you'll want to bring one for a visit to Ringing Rocks Park. The 123-acre park is filled with boulders of various sizes that ring like bells when struck. There are hiking trails and picnic tables near the boulder field."

"If you're up for a cycle, bring a bike to Delaware Canal State Park. (Rentals are available at New Hope Cyclery.) Roll along the nearly 60-mile towpath, taking in trees reflected in the water. Walk into the past at Washington Crossing Historic Park, which contains a small yet informative museum and restored Colonial buildings. The annual winter reenactment draws a crowd, but the park is particularly striking in the fall when you can enjoy the numerous trails winding through meadows"

Bucks County in eastern Pennsylvania features picturesque towns such as New Hope and Doylestown, with shops, restaurants, and river views toward Lambertville, New Jersey. The Ghost Light Inn in New Hope offers 12 rooms with king-size beds, walk-in showers, Juliet balconies, and riverside patios. The Inn at Fox Briar Farm is an 18th-century stone farmhouse converted into an eight-room bed-and-breakfast set among ponds and an apple orchard. Outdoor attractions include Ringing Rocks Park with boulders that ring when struck, nearly 60 miles of towpath at Delaware Canal State Park for cycling, and Washington Crossing Historic Park with trails and restored Colonial buildings.

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