On Either Shores Of The Delaware River - Lambertville & New Hope

If you are a fan of historic buildings, quaint shops and antiquing, Lamberville or New Hope both have a charming downtown area for you. Lambertville has a more elegant, old-time charm, New Hope is more colorful and quirky and very gay-friendly. Sometimes called the Antiques Capital of New Jersey, Lambertville was founded in 1705. The area was originally called Coryell’s Ferry, after Emanuel Coryell, who operated a ferry service across the Delaware River. In 1812, the town was renamed Lambertville after John Lambert, a local landowner, U.S. Seator, and acting governor of New Jersey. Once a thriving industrial town, today it is a popular destination for its culture, arts, and outdoor activities like biking, hiking and fishing in the Delaware River.

Similar to Lamberville, New Hope, Pennsylvania was an industrial town with mills and old farm houses. The name New Hope came into use after a fire in 1790. Exploring the Main Street is fun with shops and restaurants and there are a few house museums and a playhouse. It is a small town with a big city feel.

Here is what caught my eye; I hope you enjoy!

Enjoy the view of the Delaware River by crossing the New Hope Pennsylvania / Lamberville New Jersey Bridge.

Lambertville historic building with storefront

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Lambertville has many well-maintained historic homes and a smalltown friendliness in the atmosphere.

The Hibernia Fire company building was built in 1893.

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A former 5 and Dime store building

St John’s Evangelist Roman Catholic Church was dedicated in 1843.

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The former Union No. 1 Firehouse building on Church Street.

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Turrets and porches

S.C. Woman Memorial Fountain (1917)

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Lambertville has a bustling central business district, scenic vistas and a rich array of historic architecture.

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The City was first settled in the 18th century and became a popular stopping point for stagecoaches on the New York-to-Philadelphia route along the old York Road.

The New Hope - Lambertville Bridge at night

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The Ivyland train station, New Hope

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The beautiful Mansion Inn on Main Street

A welcoming porch

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The Cub Room

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The GreenHouse Restaurant on South Main Street.

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The Bucks County Playhouse was officially established in 1939 in a former grist mill saving the building from demolition.

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Waiting at the window

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On Old Mill Road

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Lanape Park

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The Parry Mansion built in 1784 by Benjamin Parry, the “Father of New Hope.

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The home of the New Hope Visitors Center, built in 1839, once served as the Town Hall, a school and a jail.

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What you should know:

• Both towns are walkable, and it is a great way to get around.

• There are many restaurant options.

• People are friendly and helpful.

• Parking can be difficult in season.

• On the street parking is available; check posted parking regulations signs.

• You could spend a couple of hours to a couple of days in the area.

• There are a few public restrooms in both New Hope and Lambertville.

• There are walking trails nearby in Canal Path Park, Delaware Canal Trail and Delaware Canal State Park.

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