Delaware River

The Delaware River Region is steeped in history, crowned by General Washington's crossing of the Delaware River and routing the Hessian garrison giving the American troops a great victory. Anchored by the state's capital in Trenton, the region is home to the New Jersey State Aquarium, numerous parks, museums, art galleries, campgrounds, hiking and biking trails, nature trails, Princeton University, shopping and fine dining. The region also has numerous "pick your own" farms of corn, blueberries, peaches and tomatoes. The region also has a wondrous, primeval natural wonder in the 1.1 million acre Pine Barrens Preserve. This is the largest tract of open space on the Mid-Atlantic coast, with more than 1,000 species of flora and fauna. So much to see and do - you will be glad you came to visit. Things to See and Do Attractions Clementon Amusement Park & Splash World in Clementon - Set on the shore of a small lake and has rides, three water slides and petting zoo. Cost of admission includes unlimited rides. New Jersey State House in Trenton - Built in 1792 and is the second oldest capitol in continuous use in the country. Art collection and period rooms are displayed. Covered Bridges Scarborough Bridge is located in Cherry Hill, NJ (Camden County). Built in 1959, this bridge spans the North Fork of the Cooper River. Historic Sites Burlington County Historical Society Complex in Burlington - Comprised of an historic district, library, museum, the Bard-How House (circa 1740), the Capt. James Lawrence House, War of 1812 hero and famed command "don't give up the ship", and James Fenimore Cooper's House, author of Last of the Mohicans and others. Camden County Historical Society in Camden - Maintains a museum containing period furnishings, antique glass, 18th- and 19th-century newspapers and an original Victor Talking Machine. Lawrence Twp. Historic Sites in Lawrenceville - Comprises 56 historic houses including the Brearly House built in 1761, the Port Mercer Canal House and the boyhood home of Gen. H. Norman Schwartzcopf, Jr. Locations Basto Historic Village - A restored 19th-century village reflecting early Americana. Guided tours. Located in the Pine Barrens Preserve. Museums Indian King Tavern Museum in Haddonfield - Built in 1750. Was a Revolutionary War meeting place for the New Jersey legislature. The 3-and-a-half story building has period furnishings and historical displays. New Jersey State Museum in Trenton - Has three floors of exhibits featuring 19th- and 20th-century American art, Native American artifacts, natural history, archeology, mastodon skeletons and a full sized dinosaur model. The planetarium provides changing programs on the solar system. Old Barracks Museum in Trenton - The only surviving British Colonial barracks in the US. Site of famous Dec. 26, 1776 battle where Washington's troops prevailed over the Hessians. The museum is fitted with 18th-century furnishings and has permanent and changing exhibits. USS New Jersey Battleship Museum in Camden - Permanent berth of the highly decorated battleship serving as a museum showcasing its history. Parks & Trails Red Bank Battlefield Park in Woodbury - A 44-acre site on the Delaware River front where 400 Americans under Gen. Nathaniel Green defeated 1,200 British and Hessian troops. Location of the James and Ann Whitrall House that served as headquarters and field hospital for American forces. Washington Crossing State Park in Titusville - The site where the Continental Army landed on the evening of Christmas Day in 1776. Reenactment of this event held each Christmas. Visitor's Center, picnic area, camping, hiking, fishing and nature trails. Science & Nature Related New Jersey State Aquarium in Camden - Features a 760,000 gallon open ocean tank with a submerged shipwreck and over 1,400 fish. Seal and penguin exhibits, touch tank, 4-acres of gardens.

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