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.

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.

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.

I guess it's worth a stop. I think it is a spot the Americans attacked from. Not much to see here…read more Just the monument and a huge flag. The neighborhood didn't seem as bad as downtown where the battles happened

As there were two battles in Trenton, NJ, pitting George Washington & the Continentals against the…read moreBritish and their mercenaries, why erect a granite monument that only commemorates one of them? Did this structure dedicated in 1893, at the highest ground known as Five Points, where the Americans marched after crossing the Delaware River Christmas night, setting up artillery that commanded the dirt streets pinning down the Hessians in their barracks at the bottom of Warren Street, presage the downgrading of the importance of these engagements in favor of the elitism that Princeton was to become? Why does Princeton get all the glory? After all, without the brilliance of Washington at Assunpink Creek Bridge, the outcome of the Battle of Princeton would likely have been very different. To say that the college town was the first direct conflict with the Redcoats and General George is just revisionist history. Our boys beat the pants off Cornwallis on January 2, 1777 in Trenton, and slipped away by night to march through Maidenhead to the fields south of Prince Town where George beat them again in bloody dawn fighting, while Cornwallis sipped his morning tea 11 miles away. That Trenton has fallen on hard times, and can't afford to repair the elevator in the 148 foot column that has forced its closure for many years, is well known. That giving the city its due for historic significance and making the area attractive (and safe) for history buffs, might bring the city back to life seems to have escaped the consideration of the powers that be. New Jersey needs better vision. Restoring the battlefield at Assunpink Creek Bridge (and the bridge itself) and the monument at Five Points would be good for everyone. A win/win/win for the city, state and we later day patriots. Think of the possibilities. Princeton Battlefield State Park and Monument are great, but the full story is far more compelling.

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!

The only way this place could be better is if it was open more. It's a direct link to…read morepre-america, and was the place the battle of trenton was likely planned. You can stop in for a tour on the first Saturday of every month, and most months, the third Saturday as well. The House is original, dating to roughly 1765, and housed George Washington for the week, from December 8th to the 14th, 1776, as Washington wavered between heading to Philadelphia or turning north on the offensive. When leaving he turned north, crossed the river at Washington Crossing and turned the tide of the American Revolution. The best idea of Pre-America likely happened here for Washington. Could you have a great idea too?

The classic Catch-22 courtesy of your friendly, neighborhood state government. Create ads touting…read morethe urgent imperative of Covid-testing (whether or not you have symptoms) and then instruct primary care physicians to deny scripts unless you have symptoms. Makes sense and we wonder why the vaccine roll-out is a cosmic joke.

So our latest plan is to visit every state capitol building in the USA before we get in the box…read more This was #6. It had a superbly guided tour which was very informative. Tours start every hour on the hour and last about 60 minutes. Call or check online for exact times as they change throughout the year. It's a very beautiful historic building, second oldest continuous use state capitol in the USA. The tour took us all over the building and was great. Free parking in the capitol garage. They also had a cafeteria there but we didn't try it. Worth a stop if you're in the area and have time.

"You know why there are only tolls leaving NJ? Because it's worth it."…read more That's a joke my husband has said for years. That said, with tolls at the 4 & 5 price tag, I'll drive a little out of my way to hit a free bridge. Calhoun St bridge is one of them. Connecting Trenton NJ and Morrisville PA, this historic bridge can get you out of Jersey for free. Pop your mirrors in because it is a narrow bridge. It gives great views of the Delaware and is quite lovely in the Fall when the leaves are changing. So, if you left your EZ pass in the other car, you don't have any cash on hand, or you just want to save yourself a toll. Calhoun can get you over the river toll free.

It's skinny, but not quite as skinny as the Washington crossing bridge to its north. One of three…read morevehicular bridges connecting Morrisville and Trenton (the most connected towns on the entire length of the Delaware), this is by far the tiniest, and that likely owes to the fact that it's been nearly exactly as it was constructed for 150 years. Likely since the day it was built, it's the best way to enter Pennsylvania, except when the sun is setting. Try not to enter from the north in Pennsylvania, it's tough to make the left. Come straight at it or make a right turn onto it.

For years, I've heard so many things about New Jersey. The good, the bad, the ugly. One of my best…read morefriends was born there and spent some years there, though lived mostly in Philly and met me when living in Arizona for a few years. When she mentioned getting married in her fiancé's aunt and uncles Jersey farmhouse, I was excited to finally visit outside of a train stop on the way to NYC from Philly. Though the roads in the countryside were scary with deer jumping out and some angry driver instances, I have to say I fell in love with the farmhouse and the views along with it in Flemington. Truly breathtaking and a beautiful backdrop for my friend's gothic-style wedding. I could do without the humidity in June though! Still a solid 5-star as the scenery was gorgeous!

Welcome to New Jersey if we wanted you to like us by now we would've told you to. Lol. Most people…read morewho live here don't really have attitude problems that's just a perception problem on your end. But seriously no hard feelings though it's just how we were brought up, if you got something on your mind here you say it. "Tell it like it is" should be the official State motto already. And no matter what part of this uniquely diverse State you live in, the fact is most people who call New Jersey their home have an unmistakable uncompromising pride in where it is they come from.    From the Shores to the Mountains and the Rivers, Lakes, and Ponds. To the Cities, Streets, and Valleys and Farmlands some call home. To it's Overcrowded Highways to it's Pinelands and Great Swamps. We love our State of Jersey for ALL that She has got.