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Hunterdon County heats up as summer draws to an end
With summer giving way to fall, head to Hunterdon County to enjoy a slate of activities and events that promise to please the entire family. As the summer winds down and the weather cools, Hunterdon County is the perfect place to enjoy lively fall festivals, beautiful wineries serving Hunterdon’s savory…
jerseybest.comCentral Jersey Exists’ wines to celebrate new legislation to put Central Jersey on state tourism map
Central Jersey Exists and Old York Cellars has the wine to prove it. To celebrate this long-awaited validation, Old York Cellars is partnering with Discover Central New Jersey, a collaborative agritourism initiative, in creating a special Central Jersey Exists wine collection. Designed to celebrate the landmark towns and beautiful scenery that makes the central…
wrnj.comThings To Do In Hunterdon County This Summer
Instead of the Jersey shore, family travelers should consider a visit to Hunterdon County, New Jersey, this summer, located about a 90-minute drive from both New York City and Philadelphia. Hunterdon County boasts more than 120,000 acres of farmland. Enjoy an interactive farm experience during your visit. Snuggle and feed baby…
whereverfamily.comNew Jersey Town Just Outside of Bucks County Considered State’s Most Up-and-Coming Area
Lambertville is connected to Bucks County by the New Hope-Lambertville Bridge, where locals and visitors can either drive or walk over the bridge into the town. Considered by many to be a sister town of New Hope, the New Jersey town has a lot of the small town flare and charm that the Bucks County town…
bucksco.todayDelaware Township, N.J.: A Farming Town With One Traffic Light
A commitment to preservation has kept this Hunterdon County township bucolic: “There’s no traffic, unless you get stuck behind a tractor.” Aside from a few historic villages and the adjacent residential neighborhoods, most of Delaware Township is farmland, rolling hills and woodlands. Through restrictive zoning, environmental protections and a dedicated…
nytimes.com2023 N.J. Destination of the Year Finalist Spotlight: Flemington
If you haven’t driven through Flemington lately, we don’t recommend that you do; because, well, Flemington is not a drive-through town. This historic Hunterdon County hamlet, just under a mile-and-a-half square, is as inviting as a swing on a painted porch — so you’re going to want to stay a while.And, like…
jerseysbest.com2023 N.J. Destination of the Year Finalist: Lambertville
If this were merely a beauty contest — which it isn’t — Lambertville just might have an unfair advantage over its competition for Jersey’s Best 2023 Destination of the Year. Ranked among the “Top 15 Prettiest Towns in America” according to Forbes magazine, there’s no debating Lambertville’s lovely looks. But looks alone can’t…
jerseysbest.comAngelico Winery in Delaware Township Celebrates Grand Opening Weekend
DELAWARE TOWNSHIP, NJ – Hunterdon County welcomes its seventh winery to the burgeoning agribusiness landscape Aug. 20 and Aug. 21, as in the quiet pastures of Delaware Township, southwest of Flemington and north of Lambertville, Angelico Winery welcomes all for a weekend of grand opening festivities and entertainment.
tapinto.netReadington River Buffalo Farm provides a taste of the West in West Jersey
Catching a glimpse of these awesome animals brings hundreds of thousands of people out west every year. But at Readington River Buffalo Farm (buffalo is a colloquial term for American Bison) in Hunterdon County, you can see the animals up close, where they range on 400 acres of land.
njindy.com15 Top Romantic Getaways in New Jersey
Antiquing aficionados will want to book a long weekend in Lambertville. Myriad purveyors of old and interesting items have set up shop in this small Hunterdon County town, alongside inviting coffee shops and quaint residential streets…. Offering a wooded refuge along the Delaware River, Frenchtown is a darling destination for…
usnews.comReady to coast? These High Bridge downhill mountain biking trails are one-of-a-kind in NJ
Located near both the Nassau and Columbia trail systems, High Bridge – a borough with a budding downtown surrounded by lush Hunterdon County landscapes – has long been an epicenter for hiking, trail running and mountain biking. However, the early-2020 addition of two new mountain biking trails – the only…
mycentraljersey.comA Day on Hunterdon County’s 579 Trail
Did you know that Hunterdon County is home to a scenic driving trail that links some of the most beautiful farms, farm stands, farmer’s markets, eateries, wineries, and unique experiences in agrotourism that New Jersey has to offer? It’s true! You’ll discover an absolute wonderland along the Hunterdon County 579 Trail.
jerseybites.comHunterdon County wants tourists to Explore the 'other side' of NJ
Visitors to Hunterdon County, or even residents themselves, may have a particular downtown area that they like, or might know of one attraction that keeps them coming back. And it’s more than just a series of charming Main Street areas. There’s biking, hiking, expansive parks, walkways along the Delaware River,…
nj1015.comA Day Trip Guide to Lambertville, NJ
A quaint town that sits right along the Delaware River, Lambertville, New Jersey is home to stunning views, historic architecture, boutiques, antique shops, great food, and more. Lambertville is a charming town to spend a day in and is about an hour’s drive from North Jersey. Read on for your guide on…
hobokengirl.comThe Hunterdon County ‘579 Trail’ is Filled with Family Fun
The 579 Trail in Hunterdon County offers so much fun for families who love to try new foods and activities and explore our beautiful state. From farmer’s markets to farms and wineries, there’s something for everyone in the fam to see and do, and now is the perfect time of year to…
njfamily.comExplore the History of the Garden State on Hunterdon County’s 579 Trail
A summer road trip with my mother along New Jersey’s 579 Trail, a 25-mile stretch of country road from Bloomsbury to Lambertville, was a great way to shake off the cabin fever of quarantine and explore the agricultural roots of the Garden State. County Road 579, as it is formally known,…
jerseydigs.comHunterdon’s Unique Bicycling Opportunities
HUNTERDON COUNTY, NJ – From winding country roads, quaint towns, villages, and historic sites, to beautiful scenic vistas and gorgeous natural resources, Hunterdon County offers amazing riding for bicyclists of all ages and abilities. goHunterdon, the local non-profit dedicated to sustainable transportation, mobility, and safety, has launched a new website, www.bikehunterdon.org,…
tapinto.netHunterdon’s 579 Trail is a Day-Tripper’s Dream
Roaming through rows of blueberry bushes, I’m on the hunt for perfect blue gems among the glossy leaves. It’s pick-your-own season at Phillips Farm in Milford, one of the dozens of farms and vineyards that make Hunterdon County a destination for day-trippers. Hunterdon’s new agritourism program, the 579 Trail, features destinations along or…
njmonthly.comCentral Jersey Has Become a Bicycling Mecca
Did you know that Central New Jersey offers some of the most fabulous bicycling opportunities in the United States, just an hour from New York City and Philadelphia? Discover the Garden State’s “other shore,” along the Delaware River, or explore the 70-mile D&R Canal State Park towpath, or peddle along…
discovercentralnj.comHoliday Magic along Hunterdon’s 579 Trail - Fireside Seating, Festive Farms, Christmas Trees, Artisan Gifts, and Fresh Local Food for the Holiday Table
A journey along Hunterdon County’s 579 trail is a magical way to enjoy the holiday season. The vineyards, farms and specialty markets are dressed up with fresh evergreens, twinkling lights, and warm hospitality. Along the way, you can take a photo with Santa, snuggle with a goat, cut down a…
tapinto.netThis Waterfall Road Trip Through New Jersey Is A Must
New Jersey is pretty tiny, so we often leave the state for road trips. While that’s all well and good, there are some pretty epic drives you can take without ever leaving our borders. We have well over a dozen different waterfalls to enjoy, each one unique. Though it would…
onlyinyourstate.comThings To Do in Clinton, NJ: Small-Town Charm, History, and Culture
For many locals, one of the most picturesque spots in Hunterdon County is Clinton. This New Jersey town boasts lovely views of the Raritan River running through the historic downtown area, and a majestic red mill that’s one of the most-photographed buildings in NJ. Clinton is just 1.5 square miles, but what it loses in size it makes…
mommypoppins.comBe like George Washington and cross the Delaware River, to Lambertville, N.J.
A far less congested view of the Delaware lies a mere 1,053 feet away, via the New Hope-Lambertville Bridge, a six-span steel-truss bridge that connects New Hope with its New Jersey riverside counterpart, Lambertville. The contrast between the touristy atmosphere back in Pennsylvania and the insider, small-town feel of Lambertville is…
washingtonpost.com4 N.J. restaurants named James Beard Awards semifinalists
Five New Jersey restaurants were named semifinalists for 2022 James Beard Awards on Wednesday, including one national honor. Four chefs from three New Jersey restaurants were also named semifinalists for Best Chef: Mid-Atlantic, a region that includes Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia and Washington, DC. Joey Baldino from Italian restaurant Zeppoli in Collingswood,…
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