Lambertville, New Jersey
Lambertville is a city of 4,153 people in Hunterdon County, New Jersey.
Why visit Lambertville
Townapedia lists 31 museums and landmarks, 5 parks and trails, 35 places to eat, 11 places to stay and 9 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Bucks County Playhouse, Van Sant Covered Bridge, Kalmia Club and Visitor's Center.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 88°F; January lows average 19°F.
Weather in Lambertville
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Lambertville
Lambertville is a city within Hunterdon County in the U.S. state of New Jersey. It is situated on the banks of the Delaware River in southwestern Hunterdon County, directly across the river from New Hope, Pennsylvania.
From the Wikipedia article Lambertville, New Jersey (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do9
Bucks County Playhouse
Cinema and theater · 0.6 mi
Theater in New Hope, Pennsylvania, United States
70 South Main Street, New Hope
Van Sant Covered Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Covered bridge in Bucks County, Pennsylvania
Centre Bridge–Stockton Bridge
Bridge · 3.1 mi
Bridge over the Delaware River between Centre Bridge, Pennsylvania and Stockton, New Jersey
New Hope – Lambertville Bridge
Bridge · 0.4 mi
Bridge over the Delaware River between New Hope, Pennsylvania and Lambertville, New Jersey
New Hope – Lambertville Toll Bridge
Bridge · 1.0 mi
Bridge in New Jersey and Solebury Township, Pennsylvania
Museums and landmarks31
Kalmia Club
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Women's club in Lambertville, New Jersey
39 York Street, Lambertville City
Visitor's Center
Monument and historic site · 0.6 mi
New Hope Historical Society
1 West Mechanic Street, New Hope
Atkinson Road Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Center Bridge Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Historic district in Pennsylvania, United States
Cintra
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Building in Pennsylvania, United States
District No. 98 Schoolhouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Historic school building in Stockton, New Jersey
George Nakashima House, Studio and Workshop
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Historic house in Pennsylvania, United States
Howell Living History Farm
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Historic farm in Hopewell, New Jersey
James W. Marshall House
Museum · National Register of Historic Places
Historic house in Lambertville, Hunterdon County, New Jersey
Joshua Ely House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Historic house in Pennsylvania, United States
Lambertville Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic district in New Jersey, United States
Lambertville House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic building in Lambertville, New Jersey
19 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds5
Restaurants and cafes35
Brian's Restaurant
Restaurant · French, Italian
9 Klines Court, Lambertville
We-Sa 17:00-21:00, Su 17:00-19:30, Mo 17:00-20:30
Lambertville Trading Co.
Cafe · Coffee Shop
43 Bridge Street, Lambertville
Mo-Th 08:00-17:30, Fr-Su 08:00-18:00; easter closed; Dec 25 closed
More Than Q
Restaurant · Barbecue
13 Klines Court, Lambertville
Fr-Sa 11:30-19:00, Su 11:30-17:00, Tu-Th 11:30-18:00
Nina's Waffles
Ice cream · Ice Cream, Coffee Shop · 0.6 mi
110 South Main Street, New Hope
Mo 15:00-21:00; Tu-We off; Th,Su 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
Giuseppe's Ristorante
Restaurant · Italian
Great, casual Italian-American fare.
40 Bridge Street, Lambertville City
Tu-Su unknown; Mo off
Liv and Charlie's
Restaurant · Brunch, Breakfast
47 Bridge Street, Lambertville
Mo-Su 08:00-14:00
Metá Café
Cafe · Sandwich
15 Klines Court, Lambertville
Th-Sa 08:00-15:00, Su-Mo 08:00-13:00
23 more on the map.
History
Originally settled by the Lenape (Delaware) Native Americans, a 150,000-acre (230 sq mi; 610 km2) area around Lambertville was acquired for 700 Pounds by the Council of West Jersey and divided into smaller plots. The earliest European settler in present-day Lambertville was John Holcombe, who purchased a lot and built a stone home in 1744.
Emanuel Coryell bought a property in the area in 1732, which was used for commercial purposes. He received a charter to operate a ferry connecting what is now Lambertville and New Hope, and opened a tavern and inn to host travelers stopping halfway along the route between New York City and Philadelphia. The settlements on either side of the Delaware River were each called Coryell's Ferry. During the American Revolutionary War, George Washington and his colonial forces twice camped at the home John Holcombe built in 1744.
The Delaware River and the Delaware and Raritan Canal were instrumental in the early prosperity of Lambertville. In June 1834, the opening of the canal was celebrated with a barge ride from Trenton to Lambertville. The canal's completion was not without hardship. 4,000 Irish immigrants were hired to dig the canal with pick and shovel. During the construction, an epidemic of cholera broke out in 1832 and dozens of men were buried along the banks of the canal and the Delaware.
From the History section of Lambertville, New Jersey on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay11
1870 Wedgwood Inn Bed & Breakfast of New Hope, PA
Motel and hotel · 0.8 mi
111 West Bridge Street, New Hope
Porches on the Towpath Bed & Breakfast
Motel and hotel · 0.6 mi
20 Fishers Alley, New Hope
Churches and places of worship6
Shopping11
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries14
Delaware Township School
School · 5.4 mi
501 Rosemont Ringoes Road, Sergeantsville
South Hunterdon Regional High School
School · 3.1 mi
301 Mt Airy Harbourton Rd, Lambertville
Map of Lambertville
124 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42°F | 19°F | 3.6 in | 5.8 in |
| Feb | 44°F | 22°F | 2.9 in | 2.4 in |
| Mar | 52°F | 29°F | 4.3 in | 2.6 in |
| Apr | 64°F | 39°F | 3.8 in | 0.2 in |
| May | 74°F | 49°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 83°F | 58°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 88°F | 64°F | 5.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 87°F | 61°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 80°F | 54°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 68°F | 40°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 56°F | 32°F | 3.5 in | 0.2 in |
| Dec | 46°F | 24°F | 4.6 in | 2.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Lambertville (1 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Hunterdon County has had 19 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2021-09-05: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2021-09-02: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-25: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2016-03-14: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Severe Storm)
- 2012-10-30: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Trenton Mercer Airport (TTN) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 9 miles away.
- Hopewell 10 mi east, about 15 min by car
- Flemington 11 mi northeast, about 17 min by car
- Frenchtown 13 mi northwest, about 20 min by car
- Trenton 14 mi southeast, about 22 min by car
- Princeton 15 mi east, about 23 min by car
- Levittown 16 mi south, about 25 min by car
- Mercerville 16 mi southeast, about 26 min by car
- Horsham 16 mi southwest, about 27 min by car
- Belle Mead 17 mi northeast, about 27 min by car
- Hillsborough 18 mi northeast, about 29 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Lambertville City Hall, Lambertville, NJ, Zeete, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bucks County Playhouse, Nov 2025, Pbritti, CC BY 4.0
- 39 York Street, Kalmia Club, Lambertville, NJ, Zeete, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Center Bridge HD PA 01, Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Phillips Mill HD, PA 01, Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 2026-10-07 11 51 00 View north along Covered Bridge Road just before crossing Pidcock Creek on the Van Sandt Covered Bridge in Solebury Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- ATKINSON ROAD BRIDGE, ROY KLOTZ MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Tavern and Storehouse, Mount Airy, NJ, Zeete, CC BY-SA 4.0
- JOSEPH PHILLIPS FARM; MERCER COUNTY, NJ, Jerrye & Roy Klotz, MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- George Nakashima House, Studio 01, Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Lambertville House, Smallbones, Public domain
- 9 South Main Street, New Hope, PA - 2025, Zeete, CC BY-SA 4.0
- WILLIAM KITCHEN HOUSE, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Lambertville NJ HD, Smallbones, Public domain
- Hartman House Springdale HD, PA, Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 3.0
- PLEASANT VALLEY HISTORIC DISTRICT, MERCER COUNTY, NJ, Jerrye & Roy Klotz, MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- DISTRICT NO. 98 SCHOOLHOUSE, HUNTERDON COUNTY, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Upper Aquetong Valley HD 01, Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 3.0
- La Bonne Auberge, New Hope PA 01, Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Cintra, New Hope PA, Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Rhoads Homestead Farmhouse 01, Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Second English Presbyterian Church of Amwell, Mount Airy, NJ, Zeete, CC BY-SA 4.0
- New Hope-Lambertville bridge north from Jersey side, Aerolin55, CC BY-SA 3.0
- New Hope-Lambertville Toll Bridge with signs, Bradford Van Arnum ( Sunweb52 ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Centre Bridge-Stockton Bridge, Centre Bridge, PA - looking north, Zeete, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 1 West Mechanic Street, New Hope, PA - 2025, Zeete, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Parry Mansion, New Hope, PA - 2025, Zeete, CC BY-SA 4.0
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