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Central New Jersey

· Central New Jersey, NJ

Why you should go…

Discover Central NJ is a collaborative tourism initiative covering the Central New Jersey counties of Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex and Somerset. It promotes local farms, farm-to-table restaurants, craft breweries, distilleries and cideries, historic sites, recreation areas and arts venues to visitors from New York, Philadelphia and North Jersey. The initiative was organized by marketing firm Stepping Stone Strategies.

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General sightseeing guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • The forecast is part of the ticket

    Haze, low cloud, and rain flatten a view. Clear-day visits are worth rearranging your plans for.

  • Golden hour sells out first

    Sunset slots at observation decks and cruises are the first to go, so book those further ahead.

  • Dress a layer warmer

    It is always breezier up high and out on the water than it feels at street level.

  • Timed entry is common

    Plenty of landmarks release tickets in windows rather than at the door, so check before you walk over.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Central New Jersey, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

  • Museums
    History Buff

    New Jersey State Museum

    Free

    State museum in Trenton with natural history, fine art and cultural history exhibits plus a planetarium.

    0.7 mi awaySwitch it up: Museums

  • Sightseeing
    Local Gem

    New Jersey Division of Travel and Tourism

    Free

    New Jersey's state tourism office, offering visitor guides and travel information for the Garden State.

    0.7 mi awayMore like this

  • Museums
    History Buff

    Old Barracks Museum

    Under $25

    A restored 1758 colonial-era barracks in Trenton that housed soldiers, prisoners, and a Revolutionary War hospital.

    0.7 mi awaySwitch it up: Museums

  • Museums
    History Buff

    Morven Museum & Garden

    Under $25

    A National Historic Landmark mansion in Princeton that once served as New Jersey's first governor's residence.

    9.7 mi awaySwitch it up: Museums

  • Sightseeing
    Local Gem

    South Jersey

    Free

    Tourism region covering Burlington, Camden, Gloucester and Salem counties, from Philadelphia's edge to Jersey wine country.

    24 mi awayMore like this

  • Sightseeing
    Iconic

    Liberty Bell Center

    Free

    See the world's most famous cracked bell up close, free, iconic, and just steps from Independence Hall.

    28 mi awayMore like this