Places to stay in New Hope, Pennsylvania

New Hope first came into being in 1700 as a 1000-acre land grant from William Penn to Robert Heath. Heath was required "to build and keep in repair a water corn mill for the use of the neighborhood". Heath built his mill on Ingham Creek about one mile inland from the Delaware River. Places to eat in the region include C’est La Vie French Bakery, Local Harvest Pizza, Bollenbacher Chris, and Dinapoli’s Italian Market.

If you are travelling in the area, New Hope is located close to West Hunt, Banchoff Park, Fonthill Museum, Armstrong Park and Gilmore J Fisher Middle School.

Ingham Creek is the primary geographic reason why the town of New Hope developed. Ingham Creek, which is also called Aquetong Creek, is fed by the Aquetong Spring that produces three million gallons of clear water every day. The volume and consistency of the water flow made Aquetong Creek ideal for milling operations. Numerous mills, powered by the water flow of Aquetong Creek, were built at various locations on the creek. This last period spanned the Revolutionary War when George Washington and his Army visited the little town and its ferry on at least four occasions. Coryell's Ferry was the staging site for George Washington's famous crossing of the Delaware five miles south of New Hope on December 25, 1776 and his victory over the Hessians at Trenton.

The Delaware Canal was opened from Bristol to New Hope in 1831. New Hope was the geographic center and the major hub of the canal system. It had four locks and an outlet lock so that boats could cross the Delaware River and enter the New Jersey canal system at Lambertville. Today you can still take barge rides on the canal, which was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1978. The railroad was completed into New Hope in 1891. Both passenger and freight trains operated daily. The last passenger train ran in 1952. Freight operations continued until the 1980's.

The center of New Hope ( which is at is longitude -74°57'1.8000 and latitude 40°21'52.92 ) is located 5 miles away from Lahaska, 6 miles away from Lumberville, 6 miles away from Holicong and 7 miles away from Buckingham.

Available New Hope lodging

We currently have 25 accommodations in and around New Hope.

New Hope Hotels, Motels, Resorts, B&Bs and Extended Stay

New Hope Camping & RV, Cottages, Rentals and Lodges / Ranches

Other useful links:

• New Hope, Pennsylvania on Wikipedia

Things to see and do, places to eat in New Hope

Nektar Wine Bar ( / Wine Bar ). Located at 8 West Mechanic Street. Meant for sharing, our chef creates wonderful small plates from products sourced from local farms and suppliers. Small plates, sandwiches, salads, charcuterie meats, artisanal cheeses and desserts provide something for just about any time of day. www.nektarnewhope.com

Nicola’s Pizza ( Dining / Pizza ). Located at 8 North Franklin Street, Lambertville, 1 mile from the center of New Hope. Nicola Pizzeria and Italian Restaurant is Lambertville's oldest family owned restaurant! We take enormous pride in our community and the relationships our family has built and sustained locally over the last 50 years. We take a no-nonsense approach to providing delicious pizza and italian entrees, reflected in the loyalty of our valued and appreciated customers. The Maltese family is proud to be a part of our community and will always remain committed to providing affordable, quality foods to customers throughout the Lambertville NJ and New Hope PA area! www.nicolapizzeria.com

Highlands Art Gallery ( Art & Culture / Art Galleries ). Located at 41 North Union Street, Lambertville, 1 mile from the center of New Hope. Highlands Art Gallery is located in beautiful downtown Lambertville, New Jersey - deemed the most charming town in NJ by the Travel Channel and one of America's prettiest towns by Forbes.com. The gallery carries an exceptional selection of representational paintings and bronze sculpture by notable, living artists from around the country - ideal for seasoned collectors as well as new art purchasers. www.highlandsartgallery.com

Bonjour Creperie Cafe ( Dining / Other ). Located at 790 Edison Furling Road, Furlong, 1 mile from the center of New Hope. Bonjour Crêperie’s inspired menu promises what we are most passionate about—good food that makes everybody happy. Only the finest ingredients find their way to our kitchen. Our milk, flours and young hen eggs, among many other ingredients, are sourced from local providers. True to our roots, we use only genuine French butter (Beurre d’Echire) for its unique and incomparable flavor. www.bonjourcreperie.com

James Wilson Marshall House ( Art & Culture / Museums ). Located at 60 Bridge Street, Lambertville, 1 mile from the center of New Hope. The Marshall House, on the National and New Jersey Registers of Historic Places, was the boyhood home of James Wilson Marshall, discoverer of gold in California in 1848, and is now the headquarters of the Lambertville Historical Society. The Federal brick structure was built in 1816 by his father, Philip Marshall, cabinet, coach and wagon maker, a member of one of the oldest families in New Jersey and by marriage to John Hart, a signer of the Declaration of Independence. Constructed of bricks made of clay dug and fired near town, it retains many outstanding, original architectural features; in particular, the decorative Adams-style frieze under the eaves, the pegged front door; also the chimney cupboards in the parlor, windows, interior doors, hardware and staircase. www.lambertvillehistoricalsociety.org

Felina ( Dining / Italian ). Located at 9 South Main Street. Felina is one of New Jersey’s most celebrated restaurants. The airy industrial space houses a restaurant that is both sleek and reflective of Italian-inspired cuisine. The interplay of textures and color bring life and vibrancy that solidifies its place in the center of the Village of Ridgewood. Felina’s hip and beautiful setting lends itself to an energetic scene in downtown. www.felinarestaurant.com

Closed or unlisted properties

• New Hope Inn closed or delisted.
• Lexington House Bed & Breakfast closed or delisted.

Renamed properties

• Clarion Inn at 6426 Lower York Road may have been previously known as Ramada New HopeBest Western New Hope Inn or Rodeway Inn
• New Hope Lodge at 400 West Bridge Street may have been previously known as New Hope Motel in the Woods