THE SMALL TOWN CHARM OF LAMBERTVILLE, NJ

Named by Forbes Magazine as one of the “Top 15 Prettiest Towns in America,” Lambertville is populated by quaint Victorian houses and Federal Row homes nestled among the town’s tree-lined streets. Fashionable boutiques, hip art galleries, and eclectic antique shops beckon visitors to browse the day away.

OUTSTANDING ACCOMMODATIONS
The best place to experience the charm and history of Lambertville is a stay at the Lambertville House. A National Historic Inn, Lambertville House first opened its doors in 1812. Captain John Lambert erected a tavern and hostelry (the present Lambertville House) following the construction of a wooden bridge across the Delaware. Through the years Lambertville House has hosted many historical and famous guests, among them President Andrew Johnson, General Ulysses S. Grant, General Tom Thumb, Robert Lincoln, Pearl White, and most recently, WW II hero General Chuck Yeager.  

The hotel’s 26 rooms are beautifully appointed with appropriate historical furnishings, while providing a luxurious atmosphere replete with modern conveniences. Room accommodations are varied, including Luxury King Suites and Queens, with a number of rooms having fireplaces, jetted tubs, and balconies. Each of the rooms is named for a famous or historical figure that has some connection to the hotel or the town. The property offers complimentary parking, bikes, and gym passes.  

EXCELLENT DINING, CREATIVE COCKTAILS
Be sure to dine at the hotel’s restaurant and lounge, Lambertville Social. The menu offers a variety of creative small-plate options as well as some hearty entrees. Some of the noteworthy shareable items include Korean Beef Bao Buns, marinated short rib with Kimchi, and the Chorizo & Manchego Sliders with Calabrian Chili Aioli. We also recommend two entrees - the Carne Asada with Whipped Feta, Roasted Carrots, and Cilantro Mint Chimichurri, and the Yuzu Tuna, perfectly seared tuna with Yuzu Aioli, Kimchi Black Rice, and Crispy Wontons.

Dining is offered in the classic dining room, the lounge area, the sun-lit Canal Room, and when the weather turns warmer, on the peaceful backyard patio or the terraced front porch with its perfect view of the action along Bridge Street. 

The hotel’s 26 rooms are beautifully appointed with appropriate historical furnishings, while providing a luxurious atmosphere replete with modern conveniences. Room accommodations are varied, including Luxury King Suites and Queens, with a number of rooms having fireplaces, jetted tubs, and balconies. Each of the rooms is named for a famous or historical figure that has some connection to the hotel or the town. The property offers complimentary parking, bikes, and gym passes.  

AREA ACTIVITIES
Antique hunters will love the many shops in town, especially the Golden Nugget Antique Flea Market, considered one of the East Coast’s premier markets for vintage and retro items. Art enthusiasts will find a variety of galleries and shops featuring an eclectic collection of art, hand-crafted jewelry, and fine crafts. A vibrant arts scene also thrives in Lambertville. The Delaware Canal Towpath, a nearly 70-mile long trail, runs through Lambertville, offering some great hiking, biking and picnicking along its trails. Two popular events in Lambertville include the Annual spring ShadFest and the town-wide Halloween celebration.

Savor a wonderful wine tasting at the Tomasello Winery tasting room, located just around the corner from the Lambertville House. The tasting room offers a variety of tasting flights, as well as an interesting menu of small bites, charcuterie, and flatbreads. A number of other winery and brewery tasting rooms are nearby. Someone at the hotel’s front desk can direct you to these. 

ACROSS THE RIVER
A stroll across the New Hope-Lambertville Bridge brings you to the picturesque town of New Hope, PA, a popular shopping and dining destination. For many, a visit to New Hope includes taking in a show at Bucks County Playhouse, affectionately known as “America’s Most Famous Summer Theater.” The Playhouse, which opened its doors on July 1, 1939, boasts a veritable who’s who list of theatrical performers that have graced its stage. The Playhouse was renovated in 2012 and continues to present first-rate productions year round. We had a great time at a Sunday matinee performance by “Yacht Rock Gold Experience.” Consider dining - or at least a cocktail - at the Playhouse Deck. This laid back venue attached to the Playhouse offers indoor and outdoor dining with great views of the Delaware River.

Serious shoppers will also want to take the short drive west of New Hope to Peddlers’ Village and Penn’s Purchase Outlet Center in Lahaska, PA. Peddlers’ Village is a collection of 75 specialty shops and restaurants on 42 acres of colorful gardens and winding brick walkways.  

Outdoor enthusiasts will find two-and-a-half miles of inviting walking trails at Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve located 2.5 miles south of New Hope. The 134-acre Preserve has more than two dozen well-marked trails that wind through woodlands and meadow, along a pond and Pidcock Creek showcasing rare, threatened, and endangered native plants of the Delaware Valley Region. Other area activities include golfing; horseback riding; hot air ballooning; and canoeing, rafting, kayaking or tubing on the Delaware River.  

For more information on Lambertville House
visit lambertvillehouse.com 

For more information on Lambertville
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