Trenton
Discover Trenton
Trenton is in Mercer County, and is the capital of New Jersey. The city's strategic location in between New York City and Philadelphia has historically contributed to its growth and significantly impacts local culture. Located on the Delaware River across from Pennsylvania, Trenton is the only accessible capital city in the United States to border another state. There is an extensive bus network from neighboring cities, some run by SEPTA and others by NJ transit
What to Experience in Trenton
Taste of Trenton...
One special place in Trenton is Chambersburg. This was once an Italian American area, but now there are countless new Mexican and Central American restaurants, along with some old staples. However, there are notable restaurants throughout the city; here are some of them: There are no open hotels within Trenton, but there are some places to stay in Ewing. It's best not to let your guard down; the New Jersey state capitol city isn't without some street crime. If you are looking for a different experience close to the area, the Jersey Shore is perfect. Point Pleasant, Seaside, and Belmar all offer beaches and boardwalks within 45 minutes of the city via I-195. Trains also provide a quick ride to Philadelphia and a somewhat longer one to New York City.
Essential Information
Getting There
Multiple OptionsThere is an extensive bus network from neighboring cities, some run by SEPTA and others by NJ transit The more likely option is to fly into major airports in Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) or Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), which allow access to Trenton by road and rail. From Newark, take the Northeast Corridor Transit Line (it is cheaper than the Amtrak line) to Trenton. From Philadelphia, take the R1 SEPTA Line to the R7 SEPTA Line. U.S. Highway 1 is the only major highway that runs through the city; however, I-95 runs nearby and offers easy access to Trenton along US 1. NJ Route 129 connects US 1 in the city with the New Jersey Turnpike, I-295, and I-195. Route 29, a National Scenic Byway, begins south of Trenton and runs parallel to the Delaware River, northwest to Frenchtown. New Jersey transit runs a number of bus lines through the city and to the surrounding communities. See New Jersey Transit's website for more details....
Getting Around & Staying
Getting Around
New Jersey transit runs a number of bus lines through the city and to the surrounding communities. See New Jersey Transit's website for more details. Trenton also offers taxi services throughout the surrounding regions by companies such as Yellow Cab and United Cab Company. Although there are not many options for shopping in the city of Trenton, the surrounding area is full of options. Just a few minutes up Route 1 is the 40.29106-74.683031 Quaker Bridge Mall as well as several strip malls and shopping centers containing dozens of stores. One special place in Trenton is Chambersburg. This was once an Italian American area, but now there are countless new Mexican and Central American restaurants, along with some old staples. However, there are notable restaurants throughout the city; here are some of them: There are no open hotels within Trenton, but there are some places to stay in Ewing.
Where to Stay
There are no open hotels within Trenton, but there are some places to stay in Ewing. It's best not to let your guard down; the New Jersey state capitol city isn't without some street crime. If you are looking for a different experience close to the area, the Jersey Shore is perfect. Point Pleasant, Seaside, and Belmar all offer beaches and boardwalks within 45 minutes of the city via I-195. Trains also provide a quick ride to Philadelphia and a somewhat longer one to New York City.
Money & Budget
Although there are not many options for shopping in the city of Trenton, the surrounding area is full of options. Just a few minutes up Route 1 is the 40.29106-74.683031 Quaker Bridge Mall as well as several strip malls and shopping centers containing dozens of stores. One special place in Trenton is Chambersburg. This was once an Italian American area, but now there are countless new Mexican and Central American restaurants, along with some old staples. However, there are notable restaurants throughout the city; here are some of them: There are no open hotels within Trenton, but there are some places to stay in Ewing. It's best not to let your guard down; the New Jersey state capitol city isn't without some street crime.
Safety Information
Safety Overview
It's best not to let your guard down; the New Jersey state capitol city isn't without some street crime. If you are looking for a different experience close to the area, the Jersey Shore is perfect. Point Pleasant, Seaside, and Belmar all offer beaches and boardwalks within 45 minutes of the city via I-195. Trains also provide a quick ride to Philadelphia and a somewhat longer one to New York City.
Glimpses of Trenton
a squirrel sitting on top of a wooden fence
silhouette of trees during sunset
black and silver bicycle handle bar
yellow and blue labeled cd case
Trenton War Memorial
A lane passes in front of a landscape filled with trees on a warmer than usual spring afternoon/evening.The photo was taken almost at sunset with the sun behind clouds giving the photo somewhat of a yellowish tint. This photo is untouched and as is as it came from the camera.
white 5-petaled leafed tree
going flying
A photo of the interior of an NJ Transit train
An early mooring shot of a lake in North,Ga.
a squirrel sitting on top of a wooden fence
silhouette of trees during sunset
black and silver bicycle handle bar