Lambertville, New Jersey
Thinking of visiting Lambertville for one of my shows?
(My next two-person exhibition is Curves and Colors with Alan J Klawans, up from April 8 to May 1, 2011. For more details, visit here.)
Lambertville is a small town full of art galleries, antique stores, at least 3 used book stores, and restaurants. Alongside the Delaware River, it offers picturesque views of the river and is right across the bridge from New Hope, Pennsylvania (about a 3 minute walk).
Transportation
Artists' Gallery is directly in the heart of Lambertville. If you're driving, your best bet is to use Google Maps for directions to 18 Bridge Street, Lambertville, NJ. There is plentiful metered parking throughout town, or if you're willing to walk six or seven blocks the street parking is free.
From New York City, you can take a bus to Lambertville in as little as an hour and forty minutes, depending upon the time of day. (The Saturday 9:15am departure from Port Authority arrives in Lambertville at 10:55am.) Other times have additional stops and can take up to 2hrs:10mins. For more information, visit: Trans-Bridge Lines
Lodging
If you'd like to stay over for a night or two, Lambertville has many Inns or Bed & Breakfasts. Here are just a few (I haven't stayed at these):
- The Inn at Lambertville Station - right across the street from the gallery
- Lambertville House - just up the block
- Chimney Hill Estate - has its own Alpaca and Llama farm (!), requires 2 night stay for Saturday visits (approx. 1 mile from gallery)
- The Inn at Bowman's Hill - fancy, AAA 4-diamond vacation spot (about 3.5 miles away from the gallery in New Hope, PA)
- For others, try TripAdvisor
Dining
There are many places to eat in Lambertville. Here are a few I've enjoyed:
- Lambertville Station - Excellent, reliable dining. When the weather is nice, sit out on the patio and enjoy a beer. They also have a wine cellar where they serve a small selection of tapas. Across the street from Artists' Gallery.
- Lilly's On The Canal - Right behind Artists' Gallery
- Bell's Tavern - About 9 blocks from the gallery (10 minute walk), features the work of gallery artists on their walls
- New Hope, PA, also has plentiful dining options along its Main Street (aka River Rd), as well as Triumph Brewery a few blocks away
Other Activities
- Shopping in Lambertville or New Hope. There are now 3 used book stores near the corner of Union Street and Coryell Street in Lambertville. There are many home decor and antique stores throughout town, as well as several clothing boutiques.
- Lambertville features at least a dozen other art galleries, mostly on Bridge, Union, and Coryell Sreets.
- Hike or bike along the Delaware & Raritan (D&R) State Canal Park.