Hi! After receiving nice reviews about New Hope and surround areas (ie, Lambertville) here from fellow fodorites, we've decided to definitly visit New Hope for our first wedding anniversary in November. Any tips out there?

~ How is parking in New Hope? or, if we decided to take Amtrack to get there, will we have a tought time getting around without our own car?

~ Are there ANY decent lodgings for less than $150/night? We love B&B's, but the budget is very tight this year...

~ Please post your fave restaurants when visiting New Hope! Is it expensive?

~ Any suggestions for a romantic place to visit or do?

Thanks in advance!

You can walk the length of Main Street and many of the side streets in New Hope very easily. However, if you want to take a side trip to Peddler's Village in Lahaska you will need a car. You should be able to park wherever you decide to stay. There is a Best Western on Route 202 in New Hope, but I don't know their rates. There's a b&b named The Wishing Well Guesthouse that's about $100.00 to $135.00 per night. New Hope has numerous websites that list b&b's with pictures and rates. I can't say I've stayed in all of them, but I don't think you can really go wrong with any of them because it's a quaint little town. As for restaurants there's Logan's Inn (historical), Martine's, La Dolce Vita, C'est La Vie, and La Terazza. I think they're all good. The b&b's and the ambience in most of the restaurants will provide you with the romantic setting you're seeking.

I don't see how you'd get there by Amtrak. November is not empty in New Hope (never is) but it's less busy than other times. Parking is always tough, but still doable. Lambertville is often easier for parking and then it's a 5 minute walk across the bridge into New Hope.
Most B&B's I've seen that look nice are over your price range, unless perhaps you're going midweek.

Across the bridge on the Stockton, NJ side is a restaurant (& maybe hotel too) called the Stockton Inn. Great food but I haven't been there in a few years. We used to stay at the 1740 House in NH.

JJ, since I reside in the area I am not up close and personal with the B&B's firsthand. One of my favorite places is on the outskirts on New Hope heading East. It is called the Inn at Phillips Mill. Very French country, a BYOB, and wonderful ambiance. Is great for a special occasion. It is also a B&B. Pricy. I would figure on 50- 70.00 for dinner. Others would be Mothers in New Hope,Lulu's outside cafe, good for lunch. Havana's, Carla's. There are many others but those are the ones I have ate dinner or lunch at. Also Logan Inn. Stockton Inn on the Jersey side is also very good. There is also a playhouse to see a show if that interests you, antique shops in Lamberville. There is mule barge ride, and a boat ride on the Delaware. There is also several wineries to visit in the area. Must have a car for those places. Have fun. Happy Anniversary.

DO NOT STAY AT THE STOCKTON INN! My husband and I reserved a suite there for our anniversary last year and the room was filled with hundreds of little gnats all flying around the upper part of the high ceiling at the price of 175.00 p/n. Other room offered was full of cobwebs and peeling paint. We checked out and had to stay all the way in Princeton because all other pkaces were full. Never an apology or letter of regret from the innkeeper either. Best places to stay are in Lambertville. The Lambertville House is lovely or the Lambertville Station(the rooms are very used here and could stand a revamping, but sometimes you can get a good deal with dinner on Sunday night stay. Inn at Philips Mill is very nice for dining but rooms are run down too. Centre Bridge Inn is very nice to stay and right on the Delaware River. Good restaurant too!

Last week the Logan Inn had rates of $150 per nite.....with a $50 dining credit included...I did not stay there but was inside and it looked nice.....from what I heard the ther dining at the inn is very good

Robert

We have stayed at the Lambertville Inn- it is on the National Historic register- Our room had a working fireplace and a balcony-- did not want to leave!! It was gorgeous- newly renovated and worth every expensive penny we spent!!!

You DO need a car to get around- Lambervielle is full of terrific art galleries and antique shops and you can walk across the bridge to New Hope=New Hope is More touristy-lots of tourist shoppes==Lambertville is more upscale-

We did Dine at the Inn at Phillips Mill and it has always been TERRIFIC...expensive but good- Reservations are a must as they are booked up on weekends.

HAMILTON'S GRILL ROOM 8 Coryell Street
Lambertville
Mediterranean food featuring an open charcoal grill. Outdoor dining in season in our courtyard.
(609) 397-4343

We ate here and the food was great-and the ambience contemporary-like art gallery with candle lights- Moderate to high priced food- but innovative and you can walk there from the Lambertville Inn-

LAMBERTVILLE HOUSE -
A NATIONAL HISTORIC INN 32 Bridge Street
Lambertville
26-room National Historic Inn, jetted tubs, bathrobes, private baths, cordless phones, fireplaces, and state of the art conference facilities. Lift your spirits at the Left Bank Lounge. Located in the heart of Lambertville. AAA Four Diamond Award.
888-867-8859 or (609) 397-0200

JJ- My fingers are moving faster than my brain-

Forget the Lambertville Inn-=

The CORRECT place that we stayed that we LOVED was The Lambertville HOUSE-I have posted the info above-

Something to do that is different:
Nov. 2002, every Fri. night
Ghost Tours meet at Main and Ferry Sts., in New Hope. 215.957.9988.

More things to do in Nov:

Nov 2, 2002 and Nov 3rd, 2002 Sat & Sun
Welcome to our next House Tour !!
"Thanksgiving in the Country" - PO Box 267, Sergeantsville, NJ 08557 - is a non-profit house tour which benefits The Facial Reconstruction Unit of The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. It is a two day event, held on the first weekend in November, each year, and includes house tours, a luncheon, crafting demonstrations and a complimentary tea. We are proud to annouce that this year we are celebrating our 29th Year !!! Tickets and Information are available by calling (908) 996-4677 or (609) 397-3571 http://www.thanksgivinginthecountry.com




Nov. 10, 2002, Sun.
The Concordia Chamber Players open their fall season at the Stephen Buck Theater, New Hope, with the Art of the Fugue (arranged for StringQuartet) and Quintet for Clarinet and Strings by Brahms. 215.297.5972 or www.concordiaplayers.org.

Nov 16, 2002 Sat
Sage - an original rock/funk band from the New Hope area.
Listened to some of their music and they're very good! - webmaster
Playing at: John & Peter’s- New Hope, PA

Nov 22, 2002 Fri
Sage - an original rock/funk band from the New Hope area.
Listened to some of their music and they're very good! - webmaster
Playing at: The UnderPass- Elmwood Park, NJ

Nov. 22-24, 2002, Fri. - Sun.
Handweavers of Bucks Co, Fiber 2002 Show and Sale, Memorial Bldg. Washington Crossing Historic Park, PA. 215.862.5965

Nov. 24, 2002, Sun.
Santa comes to New Hope. Ring in the holidays with the arrival of Santa, the lighting of the town tree, live entertainment, caroling and refreshments. 215.862.5454.

Stayed at Lambertville House in March and loved it. But it will not be in your price range even in low season. The Lambertville Station is very convenient and better priced. Right on the river by the bridge between Lambertville and New Hope. But didn't see the rooms so can't comment as to whether they are rundown or not. Lots of nice restaurants, although not cheap. Plenty to do if you like galleries and window shopping. It was not empty even in March but not at all unbearable.