Under $100: New Hope, Pa.

Fuel up for an active day in the historic borough of New Hope nestled along the west bank of the Delaware River with breakfast staples like pancakes, French toast and omelets at Duck Soup Café, a somewhat hidden gem in the town that makes all items from scratch. The family-owned spot serves a variety of options, including organic dishes, starting from about $5.

Get your shop on in the morning at Rice’s Sale & Country Market, a popular flea market featuring vendors from all over selling a variety of goods, including antiques and collectibles, Amish meats and baked goods, fresh fruits and vegetables, jewelry, clothing and handbags. On a typical market day, Rice’s hosts as many as 400 vendors and 8,000 shoppers, so arrive early to browse and pick from the best selections. Access is free, with shopper hours from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesdays and Saturdays.

For lunch, enjoy a brew or two and the sunshine on the patio at Triumph Brewing Company, a sophisticated brewpub serving contemporary food and handcrafted, freshly brewed beer. Diners can also enjoy tours of the brewing facility, available upon request. Featuring local, regional and sustainable ingredients, menu items such as sandwiches, salads and small plates start from about $6.

New Hope-Ivyland Railroad © Shinya Suzuki | Flickr

In the afternoon, take a 45-minute round-trip excursion through the pastoral hills and valleys of Bucks County via the New Hope & Ivyland Railroad. Experience the golden era of steam railroading in an authentic steam locomotive, complete with 1920s vintage passenger coaches and an antique bar car. Pick up a ticket for $20.95 in the historic New Hope train station, in operation since 1891.

After strolling through the town’s quaint streets and checking out its numerous unique boutiques, head over to Havana on Main Street for dinner accompanied by live entertainment. Entrees like blackened fish tacos, chicken with black beans and rice and a variety of dinner burgers start from about $16. Be sure to try one of the restaurant’s popular mojitos, starting from $9.25.

When the sun sets, embark on a lantern-lit walk along the dark alleyways to learn about the historic borough’s ghostly haunts. Lasting approximately one hour, Ghost Tours of New Hope meet weekly and begin at 8 p.m. rain or shine for the price of $10.