Exploring the Hidden Street Beauty in Lambertville, NJ
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Lambertville, NJ is hardly in the travel news these days and if it were, the story would likely focus on the neighboring town of New Hope known for its arts and antiques. A careful observer though will find plenty to peruse in Lambertville: in fact, it’s a charming delight to anyone sentimental about typography, murals and street details — and a wonderful place to wander and explore.
Tourist map of LambertvilleLambertville’s facade palette is often in the beige tonesA pedestrian crossing using not just paint marks but also a different pavement materialTactile pavingACME Screening Room is a cozy movie house specializing in indie films & documentaries (25 S Union St.)Panoply Books (48 N Union St.) offers unusual, offbeat, rare and out-of-print books plus a diverse collection of vinyl records, art, and ephemeraFrom the collection of vinylStore sign at Finkle’s, New Jersey’s oldest supply storeA restored mural of King Midas Bread on the building now occupied by a home decor storeLambertville Station Restaurant and Inn, once a working train stationInside one of the plenty vintage and antique shops of LambertvilleA traditional iron benchA modern bench