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 Lake Luxembourg, Dolington Post Office (historical), Core Creek County Park, Plumstead Township Municipal Building and Forest Grove Post Office.

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

De Anna's Restaurant ( Dining / Family ). Located at 54 North Franklin Street, Lambertville, 1 mile from the center of New Hope. DeAnna’s Restaurant set up home in this riverside city of Lambertville, New Jersey in 1990 on a simple premise; bring fresh, homemade Italian food to the people. Chef DeAnna hoped people would appreciate her passion for cooking and come to dine. And come they have. 20 years ago, DeAnna’s began as a cozy 30 seat restaurant then grew to include a bar and expanded seating at our larger current location, with all the original ambience intact. DeAnna’s food is straightforward, well thought out, authentic Italian food. DeAnna considers herself a traditionalist but brings an original style and passion to her menu. deannasrestaurant.com

Speckled Egg Cafe ( Dining / Other ). Located at 1864 River Road, Lambertville, 2 miles from the center of New Hope. At the Speckled Egg, Chef Megan Loos and partner Tony Artur are creating fresh, delicious, elevated takes on breakfast, lunch, and dinner favorites. From our house-ground sausage and seasonal soups to our scratch-baked sandwich rolls and sweet treats - we take great care and time to ensure you are getting beautiful bites that you will remember and crave again. www.thespeckledegg.net

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

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

Marhaba Middle Eastern Restaurant ( Dining / Family ). Located at 77 South Union Street, Lambertville, 1 mile from the center of New Hope. Lambertville's only Middle Eastern Restaurant. We are located on South Union Street, right along the scenic Delaware Canal. Our menu features items from all over the Middle East at a variety of price points to suit any budget. All of our food is prepared fresh using locally grown ingredients. Our pitas are baked to order. marhabalambertville.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

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