Trenton
Most people know that Trenton, the state capital, has a lot to offer history lovers and other explorers.
In the area immediately surrounding the golden dome of the New Jersey State House and Annex is the New Jersey State Museum. After extensive renovations, the museum’s main building re-opened with exhilarating new exhibits that celebrate the state’s artistic and cultural life.
Just across the street from the State House is the New Jersey World War II Memorial that honors and pays tribute to the courage and sacrifices of out "Greatest Generation."
The Capitol Complex as it's known also is home to the State Planetarium and the War Memorial, which features a beautiful 1,807-seat venue of Italian Renaissance Revival splendor.
The War Memorial contains Patriots Theater, which hosts world-class artists and entertainers, including the American Ballet Theater, The Philadelphia Orchestra and dozens of world-class entertainers.
Located between the State House and the War Memorial is the Old Barracks Museum. The only original French and Indian War Barracks still standing in the U.S. It was base to Hessian soldiers at the first battle of Trenton during the American Revolutionary War.
The Trenton Thunder, the New York Yankees’ AA baseball team, make their home at Mercer County Waterfront Park and the Trenton Devils, the New Jersey Devils’ AA hockey squad, plays at Sun National Bank Center, which is also the site of major concerts and other top family-oriented events.
In addition to Devils hockey, the Sun National Bank Center (a 10,000 seat facility) has, during the past decade, hosted international music sensations like Cher, Bruce Springsteen, Shania Twain, Elton John and Luciano Pavarotti.
Other top sports events have included the 2006 NCAA Division I Women's Basketball First and Second Rounds and 2009 NCAA Division I Women's Basketball Trenton Regional.
The center also hosts family-friendly entertainment like the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus and The Harlem Globetrotters.
In the area immediately surrounding the golden dome of the New Jersey State House and Annex is the New Jersey State Museum. After extensive renovations, the museum’s main building re-opened with exhilarating new exhibits that celebrate the state’s artistic and cultural life.
Just across the street from the State House is the New Jersey World War II Memorial that honors and pays tribute to the courage and sacrifices of out "Greatest Generation."
The Capitol Complex as it's known also is home to the State Planetarium and the War Memorial, which features a beautiful 1,807-seat venue of Italian Renaissance Revival splendor.
The War Memorial contains Patriots Theater, which hosts world-class artists and entertainers, including the American Ballet Theater, The Philadelphia Orchestra and dozens of world-class entertainers.
Located between the State House and the War Memorial is the Old Barracks Museum. The only original French and Indian War Barracks still standing in the U.S. It was base to Hessian soldiers at the first battle of Trenton during the American Revolutionary War.
The Trenton Thunder, the New York Yankees’ AA baseball team, make their home at Mercer County Waterfront Park and the Trenton Devils, the New Jersey Devils’ AA hockey squad, plays at Sun National Bank Center, which is also the site of major concerts and other top family-oriented events.
In addition to Devils hockey, the Sun National Bank Center (a 10,000 seat facility) has, during the past decade, hosted international music sensations like Cher, Bruce Springsteen, Shania Twain, Elton John and Luciano Pavarotti.
Other top sports events have included the 2006 NCAA Division I Women's Basketball First and Second Rounds and 2009 NCAA Division I Women's Basketball Trenton Regional.
The center also hosts family-friendly entertainment like the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus and The Harlem Globetrotters.
Don’t miss:
• The Old Barracks Museum, a State and National Landmark. Built in
1758, it was a witness to the 1776 Battle of Trenton, the turning point
of the American Revolution.
• For fine pizza, visit De Lorenzo’s, a favorite since 1947.
Insider tip:
For rail service to New York City and Philadelphia, there’s the Trenton Transit Center (72 South Clinton Ave.) Grounds for Sculpture (18 Fairgrounds Rd.) is located on the border of Hamilton and Trenton.
It's a 35-acre sculpture garden with 250 contemporary, large-scale
outdoor works. There are also two indoor exhibition buildings, a
visitors’ center, a water garden and an arboretum.
