Explore the Vibrant Benjamin Franklin Parkway

Getting There

• Walking

  From the center of Lambertville, head south on North Main Street. Continue straight until you reach the intersection with Bridge Street. Turn left onto Bridge Street and cross over the Delaware River using the bridge. Once you are in New Hope, Pennsylvania, continue straight onto West Bridge Street which will turn into Main Street. Follow Main Street until you reach the intersection with East Ferry Street. At this point, turn right onto East Ferry Street and continue walking until you reach the ferry terminal. From there, you can take a ferry across the river to Philadelphia.

• Bicycle

  Start at Lambertville's city center and head south on North Main Street. Continue along the Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park Trail. Follow the path which will take you around the river and eventually connect to the scenic bike paths leading towards New Hope, Pennsylvania. Once you reach New Hope, navigate through the town to the bridge where you can cross into Pennsylvania. After crossing the bridge, follow the signs towards East Ferry Street which will guide you to the ferry terminal for a boat ride to Philadelphia.

• Public Transit

  To get to Philadelphia from Lambertville using public transit, first walk to the nearest bus stop at the corner of North Main Street and Bridge Street. Take the NJ Transit bus number 629 towards Trenton. Once you arrive at the Trenton train station, transfer to the NJ Transit train heading towards Philadelphia. The train ride will take you directly to Philadelphia. Make sure to check the schedule for the latest bus and train timings.