Delaware River Scenic Byway
Places to Visit
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The Delaware & Raritan Canal was begun in 1830 and was built across the center, or “waist,” of the state to facilitate the transportation between Philadelphia and New York. For nearly a century, the 66-mile D&R Canal was one of America’s busiest navigation canals.
Location: The Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park has numerous access points. The park parallels Delaware River and Route 29.
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The Delaware River stands out as one of the nation’s most significant historic river corridors, with buildings used during Washington’s famous crossing, navigation channels that powered the Industrial Revolution, Native American and colonial archeological sites, and 19th century mills.
Location: Along the border between Pennsylvania and New Jersey
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Ellarslie Mansion: The City of Trenton Museum at Cadwalader Park (NJ)
The City of Trenton Museum in the historic Ellarslie Mansion houses art and artifact collections related to Trenton history. The Ellarslie complex sits in Cadwalader Park.
Distance from byway: 0.5 mi / 0.8 km Travel time: 4 minutes Directions: If traveling north along the byway: Take 29 North to the Parkside Avenue Exit. Continue through the traffic light at West State Street to the next light, go left into Cadwalader Park, and follow signs to Ellarslie, The Trenton City Museum.
If traveling south along the byway: Take Rt. 29 South toward Trenton. When the highway divides there is a traffic signal for West State Street (which is a left turn, not a jug-handle). Take West State Street to Parkside Avenue traffic light; (there is a red brick school building on right and baseball fields on left). Turn left and at next light go left into Cadwalader Park. Follow signs to Ellarslie, The Trenton City Museum.
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Frenchtown Historic District (NJ)
An attractive river town, the Frenchtown Historic District, was an agriculture center and transportation hub in the 1800s that boasted a unique intersection of country life and culture.
Location: Intersection of Bridge Street and Trenton Avenue.
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Holcombe-Jimison Farmstead Museum (NJ)
The Holcombe-Jimison Farmstead Museum, housed in a three-story 19th-century bank barn, is dedicated to the preservation of Hunterdon County’s 18th, 19th, and early 20th century cultural and agricultural heritage.
Location: 1605 Daniel Bray Highway (Rt. 29)
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Howell Living History Farm (NJ)
The Howell Living History Farm highlights farming and farm life during the 1890-1910 period. Programs throughout the year invite you to join in the work with activities such as harvesting ice, maple sugar, wool, and pumpkins.
Distance from byway: 0.75 mi / 1.2 km Travel time: 5 minutes Directions: Roughly two miles south of Lambertville, NJ is Valley Rd. If traveling North along Rt. 29 turn right (if traveling south turn left) onto Valley Rd., drive 1/2 mile and make a left onto Woodens Lane. Entrance is 1/4 mile on the right.
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Lambertville Historic District (NJ)
Lambertville’s Historic district offers everything from magnificent architecture to tiny treasures found in antique shops throughout town. The D&R Canal outlet lock, Lilly Mansion, and the railroad station converted to a first-class restaurant are just a few of the historical gems you'll discover here.
Location: N40 21.812 W74 56.744
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Lumberville/Raven Rock Pedestrian Bridge (NJ)
Originally built in 1856, the Lumberville/Raven Rock covered bridge has since been replaced by today’s modern suspension bridge, but it is still supported by the original span’s 1855 abutments and stone piers.
Location: Bulls Island Recreational Area
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Trenton’s 1792 capitol building is the second-oldest capitol in continuous use in the US. Learn about the capitol’s evolution from a rubble-stone structure built in 1792 to the grand architectural monument it is today.
Distance from byway: 0.01 mi / 0.0 km Travel time: 2 minutes Directions: Traveling the byway from the north: Take Route 29 north, exit right at Memorial Drive. Follow signs for the Capitol Complex and proceed through the light at the end of the ramp. After the light, make a sharp first right and proceed making a semi-circle around the parking area. Pass through the light into the Capitol Complex.
Traveling south along the byway: Exit Rt. 29 S at Calhoun St., turn slight right onto Calhoun St., turn right onto West State St., end at 125 West State St.
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Old Barracks was built in 1758 to house troops during the French and Indian War, was witness to the 1776 Battle of Trenton, and today serves as an educational center for America’s early history.
Distance from byway: 0.5 mi / 0.8 km Travel time: 3 minutes Directions: From Rt. 29 North or South, take the Calhoun Street exit. At end of ramp, make a right at the traffic light onto West State Street. Make the first right onto Barrack Street. The Old Barracks is on the right. At the traffic light just past the Barracks (Lafayette Street), make a right into the Capitol Complex Parking Area. Get a visitors pass at Guard’s shack.
