AFTER 18 YEARS, FLEMINGTON’S HISTORIC UNION HOTEL IS BACK
THE UNION HOTEL IS FINALLY OPEN AGAIN IN FLEMINGTON
The Union Hotel is open again, giving visitors and locals a new reason to experience one of Flemington’s most recognizable landmarks. After years of construction, debate and anticipation, the historic property is once again welcoming guests, diners and visitors to downtown Flemington.
The hotel also includes a fitness center and The Loft, an event space for meetings, celebrations and private gatherings. Best of all, guests can step outside and immediately explore downtown Flemington, where local shops, restaurants and historic sites are all within walking distance. Hunterdon County’s farms, wineries, antique shops and countryside are only a short drive away, making the hotel a convenient base for exploring the area.
MORE THAN A PLACE TO STAY
Jersey Prime Steakhouse gives visitors and locals another reason to walk through the doors. The restaurant brings prime steaks, seafood, craft cocktails and a polished dining experience to the ground floor of the hotel, while JP’s Bar offers a smaller, more intimate setting upstairs for drinks and conversation.
Together, they make the Union Hotel more than a place for out-of-town guests to spend the night. It is also a destination for dinner, drinks, celebrations and evenings out, giving locals another option for a night on the town and hotel guests an easy way to experience Flemington without leaving the property.
That matters because a successful hotel does more than fill rooms. It brings people into town, where visitors can walk Main Street, discover nearby businesses, make restaurant reservations and begin seeing Flemington as a destination rather than simply a place to pass through.
A NEW REASON TO VISIT FLEMINGTON
For travelers coming from Lambertville, New Hope, Philadelphia or New York City, the Union Hotel adds another reason to explore this part of New Jersey. It respects Flemington’s history without trying to live entirely in the past, bringing something new to Main Street without stripping away the character that made the property worth saving in the first place.
The outside may look familiar, but what now stands behind it represents an entirely new chapter. More than 200 years after travelers first stopped here, the Union Hotel is welcoming guests once again—and Flemington has one of its most important landmarks back.
Returns October 1st
Magic Returns to Lambertville
For more than 20 years, Dolores Dragan transformed her North Union Street home into one of Lambertville’s most beloved Halloween traditions. Now that magic lives throughout the city.
Memory Maker’s Trail of Magic returns October 1 through 31, bringing Dolores’s whimsical and wonderfully strange creations into storefront
Upcoming Events
Hunterdon County 4-Hf Antiques Fair - September 20
Hunterdon County Fairgrounds
10am - 4pm
Run the Vineyards Federal Twist 5K & 10K - September 19
Federal Twist Winery
9:00 am
New Hope Arts & Crafts Festival - September 26-27
Saturday 10 am – 5 pm Sunday 10am - 4pm
New Hope-Solebury High School
Lambertvilles Halloween Howl - October 17
Costumed Pet Parade
Mary Sheridan Park, 37 York Street
11:30 am - 1:30 pm
High Heel Drag Race - October 26
West Mechanic Street
3:00pm
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Lambertville Life's Picks for the Best Places to Stay
Whether you want a romantic escape, a historic hideaway, or simply a great place to wake up in the Delaware River Valley, there's a stay for every kind of weekend. Here are our picks for some of the best places to stay in and around Lambertville, each with its own personality, setting, and reason to check in.
New Hope Celebrates the Arts
New Hope has always had an artistic streak, and later this month, more than 160 artists and craftspeople will arrive for one of Bucks County’s signature fall weekends.
The 32nd Annual New Hope Arts & Crafts Festival returns September 26 and 27, bringing two days of original art, handcrafted work, live music, food and creativity to the grounds of New Hope Solebury High School.
The juried festival features painting, sculpture, ceramics, jewelry, photography, glass, fiber, woodwork, mixed media and more, along with live music, artist demonstrations, children’s activities and plenty to eat.
A complimentary shuttle connects the festival with downtown New Hope, making it easy to turn the event into a full day of galleries, independent shops, restaurants and a walk along the Delaware River.
The Details: Saturday, September 26, 10 AM to 5 PM and Sunday, September 27, 10 AM to 4 PM, rain or shine. Admission is $5. Parking is available at the festival and downtown, with complimentary shuttle service between downtown New Hope and the festival.
September 26 & 27, 2026 | New Hope, Pennsylvania
Lambertville’s Cutest Halloween Tradition
Lambertville is about to get a little more four legged and frighteningly adorable. The annual Halloween Howl Pet Parade returns this October, bringing costumed dogs and their humans into town for one of Lambertville’s most entertaining fall traditions. Expect creative costumes, plenty of personality and a parade that proves Halloween isn’t just for humans. Whether you’re entering your own furry monster or simply coming to watch, Halloween Howl is one of those wonderfully quirky Lambertville traditions worth putting on the fall calendar
3 Days of Celebrating America
For three unforgettable days, the river towns came together to celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary in spectacular fashion. Lambertville and New Hope welcomed thousands of visitors for a weekend filled with patriotic pride, including a community parade, dragon boat races, live entertainment, a bustling pub crawl, a breathtaking drone show, and one of the largest fireworks displays ever seen over the Delaware River.
From historic tributes to unforgettable moments shared along the waterfront, the celebration showcased the spirit, energy, and sense of community that make this region so special. Lambertville Life was there to capture the people, the memories, and the excitement from one of the biggest events in local history.
New Omakase Experience Comes to Lambertville
One of Asbury Park’s most celebrated sushi destinations has arrived in Lambertville. Hadaka has opened its second location inside the Lambertville House, bringing an intimate omakase experience where expertly crafted sushi is served in its purest form. Guests can also enjoy a curated selection of sake available from the bar, making it one of the region’s newest culinary experiences.
Our Top Event Picks
New Hope Automobile Show.
One of the region’s premier automotive events returns August 8 and 9 as the New Hope Automobile Show showcases dozens of antique and classic vehicles from across the country. Admire beautifully restored automobiles judged for authenticity and craftsmanship while joining thousands of fellow enthusiasts. Admission is $10. Visit NewHopeAutoShow.com for tickets and additional information.