The tower was built to celebrate the bicentennial of George Washington's birth.
It stands on one of the highest points in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.
During the 1776 Continental Army encampment, the site served as a strategic lookout to monitor British movements across the Delaware River.
The tower is integrated into the architecture of the surrounding 100-acre Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve.
Bowman’s Hill Tower is a 125-foot stone observation tower located within Washington Crossing Historic Park in New Hope, Pennsylvania. Constructed in 1929 as a Works Progress Administration project, it commemorates the site where George Washington’s troops maintained a lookout point during the American Revolutionary War. The structure is built from local fieldstone and stands on a ridge that rises approximately 400 feet above the Delaware River. Visitors ascend a series of internal stairs to reach the observation deck. From the top, the vista extends up to 14 miles on clear days, encompassing the Delaware River valley. The tower is situated within the Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve, a 134-acre botanical garden focusing on native Pennsylvania flora.
The view looking north toward the Delaware River from the top observation deck.
Bring binoculars to identify distant landmarks in the Delaware River valley.
Wear sturdy, comfortable footwear as the climb involves multiple flights of stairs.
Visit during mid-October for optimal foliage views of the surrounding preserve.
Attempting the climb during high-wind weather conditions, as the top deck can become uncomfortable.
Closed on certain major holidays and occasionally during severe weather; check park alerts for seasonal closures.
Maintain quiet in the observation area; do not lean over the exterior stone walls.
