This was a neat little house/museum that I hadn't heard of but was just randomly looking up things…read moreto do in the area and found it. It's right next to Princeton's campus and the Battle of Trenton Memorial. My husband is a big fan of all the Signers of the Declaration, and unlike a more restored house about the people who owned the house, it focuses on the Stockton family who lived here and the American Revolution and a special exhibit. We were actually here for a few hours since there's a lot of signs to read and a lot of Richard Stocktons who lived in the house, followed by some governors. When I went, there was also a really interesting exhibit on Ma Bell and the history of telecommunications upstairs. This was a great historical site, a cheap price, and a nice space. Would love to come back when the garden is in bloom, and I will look out for future exhibitions as they rotate in.

I was fortunate to be able to go when they were offering a cream tea which I can highly recommend…read more It was quite wonderful. The tour was interesting and ok but with limited things to see. There was information about some Stockton family members who lived there but would have liked to have more broad information. The house is quite beautiful and the garden is very nice. I did enjoy the visit but the cream tea was really the best.

This amazing memorial to the Greatest Generation is adjacent to the New Jersey State House. At the…read morecenter, Lady Victory is surrounded by six service markers and two story walls that represents the six branches of the military and list the respective New Jersey Medal of Honor recipients. Located along the outer circle are battle scenes from the Atlantic and Pacific theaters. There is also a small amphitheater with seating. At 8:30 PM, this is not a very safe neighborhood so I only stuck around for a few minutes to appreciate it before I was on my way. [Review 11528 overall, 1308 of 2019.]

A very nice little memorial conveniently located across the street from the New Jersey State House…read more The main statue is surrounded by timeline photos of the war.

This is a beautiful little village in New Jersey and it is one of its oldest. Dating back to the…read morelate 16-hundreds, it was originally situated on an Indian trail that over time became the King's and still later the Lincoln Highway. I lived here for 2 years and loved the small community and the beautiful woods surrounding it. There was no mail distribution, so everyone met on Saturday mornings to chat and pick up the mail. Probably they still do. It is also full of history: the bridge over the Millstone River that was destroyed by Washington's troops, his headquarters on Laurel Avenue, the old cemetery and Presbyterian church, the Raritan-Delaware Canal, the old Sawmill, the Carnegie Lake - and we are only miles from Monmouth and Princeton where famous battles were fought.

Downside: tours only on weekdays and currently by appointment, which has limited me being able to…read morevisit before. Also the parking info on the website was confusing, but we parked new the Barracks Museum but not in any nearby reserved spot. It was also a little confusing where the entrance was, but if you pick the wrong door, someone will point you in the right direction to the entrance of the annex. We were the only people on the tour, which is free, so we got to have a lot of great insight. We also got to shoot a ton of questions at the tour guide and he knowingly answered all of them and one he didn't know he radioed in to his team to find out. We started off looking at a stained glass ceiling with NJ sites depicted, looked in the Senate Room, the Representatives Room, the individual parties room, judiciary rooms, and meeting rooms while looking at different art in the hallway and inside rooms symbolizing NJ iconography/historic figures. It was delightful for both the artist and the historian in me. If this place gave tours on weekends, I think it would be more popular. Maybe there's a staffing shortage, and that would be a shame. Weekdays are hard for people to visit, but it is definitely worth it to visit if this sounds like something that would interest you. Note: between the 2 I've seen, PA still has better architecture (and Saturday tours) but that was still nice and more people should see it.

"Trent Town" New Jersey! Yeah!! "Trent town" was recognized as the state capital in 1790…read more Quakers first founded the settlement in the region that later became Trenton in 1679. The Quaker settlement adopted the title "Trent-towne" by 1719 in honor of William Trent who was among its leading landholders. "The Battle of Trenton" took place in the city of "Trent town" where George Washington achieved his first military victory in the course of the American Revolutionary War. In December of 1784, the Confederation congress briefly convened in Trenton. Most famously, Trenton's Capitol briefly acted as the capital of the US. Yep. It was the capital of the United States of America from November 1 to December 24, 1784 Just for that one reason alone it's worth a visit. A lot of great American history took place in this old capitol building. And it is old, it's the 6th oldest in the US. I used to live in New Jersey. I loved living in Jersey. I traveled all over Jersey, Jersey is amazing! Amazing Italian food and awesome diners. Kinda industrial but urban also. A lively lovely little mini metropolis. The US Census Bureau groups Trenton's large, central Jersey, metropolitan area with that of New York while it also borders the large Philly Metropolitan area. Today, Trenton is a super manufacturing hub/industrial area, with a bunch of bridges that cross the Delaware river. It has its own unique beauty. I loved it there. A lot of American History/Historical significance in this Capitol as "Trent town" is among the seven state capitals situated in the Piedmont Plateau. Making the Capitol building in Trenton New Jersey, def one of the 7 you want to see. Recommend.

The food was amazing. I had the pasta special, which was a creamy pesto pasta with chicken, and it…read moredefinitely did not disappoint.

The Old Barracks was built in 1758 to house British soldiers during the French and Indian…read moreWar--picture redcoats grumbling about colonial weather and terrible coffee. Later it became one of Washington's military hospitals during the Revolution, and parts of it are still original. They're doing some renovations now, but any history buff will find this place fascinating. Inside you've got galleries, a gift shop, meeting spaces, and staff who are genuinely passionate about keeping history alive. Go, learn something, enjoy the energy of the fun tour guides. It's under construction right now, but I've been coming here for years when I visit family in Jersey, and it's always worth the stop. Trenton may be scrappy, but the Old Barracks is one of its gems.

The Lower Trenton Bridge is a pretty boring bridge that spans the Delaware River and connects New…read moreJersey and Pennsylvania. Originally constructed in 1806, it has been rebuilt a few times since then and is currently a five-span truss bridge that was completed in 1928. No longer a toll bridge (What? No way!), it is the southernmost free crossing of the Delaware River. In 1935, the words "TRENTON MAKES THE WORLD TAKES" were added to the bridge in large letters. In 2005, it was upgraded with high-efficiency neon lighting. The saying was coined in 1910 as a slogan for the city. Though these days, Trenton is definitely no longer the industrial and manufacturing powerhouse it was then. [Review 11529 overall, 1309 of 2019.]

New Jersey... my old stomping grounds! I grew up around Trenton and feel nostalgic when I visit…read morethe area! The Trenton Makes Bridge is over 100 years old! It reminds me of an old erector set of yesteryear. I love the mint green color, the famous logo on the side and the detailed construction. Most bridges give me the heebie-jeebies, but not this one. It's rather small and unassuming compared to their big, scary counterparts. This is a two-laned bridge separated by a median wall which makes travel easier and safer. It goes by fast, but I love looking at the trusses as we drive under it! Save a toll and take a minute to soak in this historic landmark! They don't make them like this anymore. I gave an extra star for the longevity of this is Jersey structure!

I came up here on a very humid and hazy day. The visibility was a little low, but we could still…read moresee pretty far out. The steps were steep, but not too terrible. At the top of the tower the staircase gets even more windy and narrow. I do feel as though $7 was on the higher end to just climb the stairs and come down. Though, if I had the chance I would come back in the fall, as I imagine the view is spectacular during that season.

I've been here during the summer and during the Fall, it's always a beautiful view! I haven't been…read moreback in a while but both times the elevator was broken. (And even when it is working there's still steep steps to walk up just fyi). You can buy tickets there and they do a combo with the wildflower preserve too. It's a pretty drive up there as well. Definitely recommend.

We were welcomed to come inside and hear the choir…read more It was an amazing experience. The voices in such a space! Heavenly. The architecture was so beautiful. My heart is so happy to experience such a thing today!

I love the tributes and dedications that line the walls. I love the HUMONGOUS organ pipes that…read moreframe the alter. I love the ornate wood carvings that decorate the stairway to the pulpit. I love the pews which are decorated the same way. I love the warmth of the smiles of the congregation. And most especially, I love the care of the clergy. Unfortunately, I was late for service so I only caught the tail end and the coffee and light snacks at the end. Will definitely be back for the tour!