The capital of New Jersey, Trenton, has so much to see and do! To get to Trenton, you might try the nearest airport, Trenton Mercer Airport, but with limited service, many visitors prefer flying to Newark or even Philadelphia airports and then taking a car or train to the city. Inside Trenton, you can see where George Washington kept troops during the Revolutionary War in Trenton Barracks. The Trenton War Memorial Theater is another remnant of the revolution, and it houses plays and musicals for your family to enjoy. Mercer County Waterfront Park is home to the Trenton Thunder minor league baseball team, which is fun for any sports fans. After taking in some of the cityﾒs interesting history, visit DeLorenzoﾒs Tomato Pie for some delicious food. Delectable local cuisine, colonial tours, and Sovereign Bank Arenaﾒs hockey games and circuses make Trenton, New Jersey an educational and thrilling vacation destination.

New Jersey has attractions for the whole family with Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson Township. For fun in the water, Lake Hopatcong is the largest in the state and offers boating and swimming. There is also the New Jersey Shore with plenty of famous beaches. Go outdoors in New Jersey for hiking, camping, and rafting on the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area or see the Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge. Cream Ridge is the lesser known wine country part of New Jersey, which is worth a taste. This state is also home to Princeton University and the Rutgers campus of the State University of New Jersey.