Never been and my wife and I are thinking of going today and maybe staying overnight. Any suggestions, as it was a toss up of going back to Peddlers Village or trying this out.https://lambertvillestation.com/
OT: Fall Fest at Lambertville Station
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Peddlers is great, but I’d recommend checking out Fall Fest. Beyond whatever is going on at the Station, you have all of Lambertville & New Hope to explore at your leisure, whereas Peddlers is a bit more isolated.
Great time of year to visit. As a local, I shouldn’t be promoting it — town has been mobbed the last few weekends.
Great time of year to visit. As a local, I shouldn’t be promoting it — town has been mobbed the last few weekends.
I’ve never been to Peddlers Village but have stayed at the Lambertville Inn. Had a great Fall weekend in New Hope, Lambertville and the area. The inn exceeded our expectations and we‘d happily stay there again.
edit: Station. Not Inn
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Not to nitpick, but there is no Lambertville Inn. Either Lambertville Station or Lambertville House. By your description, I suspect you were at Lambertville House.
Not to nitpick your nitpick neighbor but the hotel at the station is called The Inn at the Lambertville Station.
This is the first fall fest as the station is under new ownership. Drove by this morning and looked pretty busy. I’d go there over Peddlers Village
Well we went today, and it was crowded for sure. Great views and took that short walk over the bridge into New Hope,PA. What was I thinking wearing my NY Mets windbreaker and Rutgers hat? Lol. Got a lot of smirks from a boat load of Phillies fans.
We did Lambertville, New Hope, and Peddler’s Village on Thursday. We had a delicious lunch at Lambertville Station, and the trip to Peddler’s Village did not disappoint, because they had a scarecrow-making competition. Some of the entries were very creative.
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I love the new hope- lambertville winterfest. Ive been to the chili cookoff many times. They havent had it the last 2 years.
Going to have to try that one. The only Chili Fest we go to is the one in Toms River.
Can you call ahead for reservations at Peddlers Village? We always get shutout of that one place we want to go The Cock'n Bull Restaurant and settle for whatever the name is of the restaurant that's below street level.
Went to almost all Rutgers home games and with the weather great and the Giants finally must watch TV, on Sundays, and throw in Friday Night HS football every week also, I was afraid of sleeping on the couch if we didn't do something other than football, lol. There you go,at some point in marriage{42 years} the Boss has lots of leverage. 😁
Ha! You missed our 1st home B1G win in 5yrs. I would never let my wife live that one down. I would bring up anything you bought that day, I remember this, we bought this the day Rutgers got its first home B1G win in 5yrs. that was a special day wasn't it.
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The fam and I went to Peddler's village last Saturday, late afternoon. It was an absolute madhouse. There were actual lines to get into some of the stores. It's brutal to drive around there with so many people trying to cross the street. Weekday evenings are much better.
We stay in Lambertville at least once a year at Lambertville House (the one with the little French cafe), which we love, usually on our dating anniversary in mid-March. Really nice inn/hotel and the cafe is fantastic. Tons of other great restaurants in town too. Not fans of Peddler's Village - much more enjoy the funkiness (and sometimes elegance) of Lambertville. New Hope is nice, too. Have been to almost every NJ/PA river town along the DE from north of Trenton up to the Water Gap - gorgeous ride and some cool small towns/villages.
Sometimes you have to take one for the team, especially if you want to make to 42 years! We're at 31 and I often miss one September game each season, as that's when we like going to OCNJ (or if the game is on 9/1, which is our wedding anniversary).
Congrats on 31 years. Amazing how many friends I have with failed marriages. I met my wife when I was 18 and she was 16, dated for 5 years so I always remind her she had PLENTY of time to change her mind,lol. Two sons,both Rutgers grads and a granddaughter and grandson. Funny thing is we lived across the street from each other and never met. Her side of the road went to one HS and my side another.
Lambertville and New Hope for me. Not a huge Peddlers Village fan as it gets to crowded. Will do it for our kids a few times but that is it. So many great places to drive or stop and eat in Bucks County. Fall is amazing here. You really can’t go wrong and it just comes down to the vibe you are looking for. It is all here.
I’m 90% sure I drove by the pet parade this morning if we are talking about the same one
Animal Alliance Pet masquerade celebrates 18th year - The Bucks County Herald
The Animal Alliance Pet Masquerade Parade will take place at Mary Sheridan Park, 56 George St., Lambertville, N.J., from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22. The rain date is Sunday, Oct. …
Long time ago we use to go to the Cock n Bull restaurant for the King Henry's Feast on Thursday nights, was amazing, went back around 10 years ago & was very disappointed, & read that it has now been discontinued. Wife & I will be spending our 45th Anniversary next week in Minnesota for the game, guess I better find a very nice restaurant out there to celebrate.
45 years!! That's amazing, you just don't hear about commitment like that much anymore. Happy Anniversary to you both.
Thanks and great story! Our son is a 2X RU grad and living with his GF in Edison (after they moved out of our house, as they moved in with us for COVID) so no grandkids. Yet, lol.
Thank You! Congratulations to you & Mary on 42 years!!! Son got married on night of Nebraska game & recently they bought a house in Lincroft....Life is Great!!!
It'll happen and believe me it'll change your life. We go to babysit twice a week, we live 5 minutes away and sometimes we take them to our house for play dates. 5 year old Caroleena and 2 year old Joey are so much fun and consider my wife Mary, Mom 2.0. We'll come home and talk about the cute things they do for hours.Got to play with both my sons on their fast pitch softball team until I was 60. Nothing beats sharing cold beers after the games with their HS and college buddies. Best times, and something I'll always remember with fondness.
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Tell Johnny congratulations and may they have as long and rewarding a marriage as both you guys and we have had. Open up a second bank account for the Grandkids they will eventually gift you guys. Believe me, you will spoil them rotten, lol. That's in the grandparent gene we all carry, you see something online you know the kids would like, and the card comes out, lol.
Pup..ER. I meant yup. :)I’m 90% sure I drove by the pet parade this morning if we are talking about the same one
Animal Alliance Pet masquerade celebrates 18th year - The Bucks County Herald
The Animal Alliance Pet Masquerade Parade will take place at Mary Sheridan Park, 56 George St., Lambertville, N.J., from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22. The rain date is Sunday, Oct. …buckscountyherald.com
The Shad Fest is always a great day:
www.shadfest.com
Shad Fest Details Lambertville NJ and New Hope PA, Visit us now for all the information at ShadFest.com
Shad Fest Details Lambertville NJ and New Hope PA, Visit us now for all the information at ShadFest.com
I will check this out. Me and the Mrs. loved the area.The Shad Fest is always a great day:
Shad Fest Details Lambertville NJ and New Hope PA, Visit us now for all the information at ShadFest.com
Shad Fest Details Lambertville NJ and New Hope PA, Visit us now for all the information at ShadFest.com
It's a fun day.
You don't have to like fish to have a good time, but if you do shad is tasty.
My wife and I both love flounder and catfish, does it taste anything like that? Actually the best seafood dinner I ever had was at the old Long Johns in the Highlands along Raritan Bay. They had a special fresh catch of the day on Mako shark steak. It was a piece cut about 3" thick and was amazing. They also had a great salad bar and the most amazing popovers that were served piping hot. Really was sad when they knocked down that restaurant for condos and the ferry terminal.
What is a shad?
The American Shad is the largest fish in the herring family. Every spring, shad migrate from salt water to fresh water to reproduce. Fishermen call this the “annual spring shad run.”
What’s the best way to eat shad?
Chefs prepare shad in a variety of ways. A lot of people like it smoked. One of the best local shad recipes is from Paul Eschallier of Bell’s Tavern: Shad & Shrimp Fritters. Yum.
Can you share some of your favorite places? Now that I retired, I’m interested in exploring these river towns. My wife and I really liked Lambertville.
