New Hope-Lambertville Bridge

1904 steel truss bridge connecting Lambertville and New Hope across the Delaware River

The pedestrian bridge across the Delaware is one of the most pleasant short walks in the region. The 1904 steel truss structure spans 1,053 feet of river, and from its midpoint you get views upstream and downstream that explain why artists have been painting this stretch of the Delaware for two centuries. New Hope's restaurants and bars are a two-minute walk from the far bank.

Cross in both directions if you can: the light on the water is different depending on the time of day, and there is something satisfying about the passage between two states — the quieter, more residential New Jersey side and the livelier Pennsylvania side with its galleries and restaurants. The bridge is open to pedestrians and cyclists.

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The current steel truss bridge opened in 1904, replacing an earlier iron bridge. It stretches 1,053 feet across the Delaware and was recently illuminated with LED lighting that makes it a striking sight after dark. The two towns it connects have historically had a friendly rivalry — Lambertville tends to attract dealers and serious collectors; New Hope draws a rowdier, more nightlife-oriented crowd.