River House at Odette’s rolls out fall ghost tours, scarecrows and whiskey tastings

River House at Odette’s in New Hope, Pa., is promoting a slate of fall packages and events running through late November, aimed at leaf peepers and Halloween travelers. The hotel is pairing its riverfront stay with ghost stories, Peddler’s Village trips and a whiskey tasting experience in nearby Lambertville.

Why it matters: - River House at Odette’s is trying to turn New Hope’s fall season into a bundled getaway business, tying room nights to local attractions, ghost lore and seasonal dining. - The programs give the 36-room boutique hotel and its two adjacent Guest Houses a way to capture weekend travelers looking for autumn activities near Philadelphia.

What happened: - River House at Odette’s announced fall happenings and packages for guests in New Hope, Pa., overlooking the Delaware River. - The hotel said the offerings include ghost-focused experiences, a scarecrow-themed village visit and a whiskey-tasting stay. - The property is about 40 miles outside Philadelphia.

The details: - Fireside Ghost Stories return to Odette’s Overlook for two evenings: Oct. 7 and Oct. 21 at 7:30 p.m. - The interactive events feature historian and Ghost Tour guide Carolyn Randolph. - Randolph’s talks focus on Bucks County history and stories about New Hope and surrounding towns. - Odette’s dining reservations are recommended for the ghost-story evenings. - Ghost Tours of New Hope are available on select nights through Nov. 5, 2026. - The Ghost Tours package includes two nights of accommodations, Ghost Tour admission, a copy of Haunted Village and Valley and a spooky welcome amenity. - The Scarecrows in the Village package runs through Oct. 26, 2026. - That package includes accommodations, a fall welcome amenity and round-trip transportation to Peddler’s Village. - Guests can visit the Scarecrows in the Village experience, shop, sample seasonal foods and return to the hotel for an autumnal cheese plate and festive cookies by the fire. - Spirits by the River runs through Nov. 29, 2026. - That package includes a two-night stay, round-trip transportation and a guided whiskey tasting with The Distillery in Lambertville.

Between the lines: - The package mix shows River House at Odette’s leaning into experiential travel, where the hotel stay is only part of the draw. - The hotel is also positioning itself as a base for regional fall activities rather than only a place to sleep. - River House at Odette’s says the property is a Top Boutique Resort Hotel in the Mid-Atlantic in the Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards. - The hotel describes its design as a mix of eclectic, flirtatious details and historic references tied to musician and actress Odette Myrtil. - Odette’s Restaurant, the lobby Piano Lounge and the Roof rooftop bar are being used to reinforce that story.

What's next: - Guests can book the fall offerings by calling 215.682.2022 or visiting the hotel’s website. - The hotel is also directing travelers to follow River House at Odette’s on Facebook and Instagram. - Ghost Tours of New Hope remain available on select nights until Nov. 5, while Spirits by the River continues through Nov. 29. - Scarecrows in the Village ends first, on Oct. 26.