Trenton

By bus

There is an extensive bus network from neighboring cities, some run by SEPTA and others by NJ transit

By plane

• Trenton Mercer Airport

  address: 1100 Terminal Circle Dr
  Frontier Airlines uses it as a hub and is expanding. Due to the this expansion, TSA is no longer closed during the day (despite what some old websites say). There is no public transit options at the airport, but if you're willing to walk through grass on the side of the road, you can walk to the main street and get a bus to Trenton station from there.

The more likely option is to fly into major airports in Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) or Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), of which allow access to Trenton by road and rail.
From Newark, take the Northeast Corridor NJ Transit Line (it is cheaper than the Amtrak line) to Trenton.
From Philadelphia, take the R1 SEPTA Line to the R7 SEPTA Line.

By train

Trenton is along the Northeast Corridor rail line, accessible to most of the Northeast's major cities. Amtrak, New Jersey Transit, and SEPTA all stop at the Trenton Amtrak Station (72 S. Clinton Avenue). If you are traveling from New York City or Philadelphia, taking NJ Transit or SEPTA respectively will be much cheaper than Amtrak. An alternate which is right in the vicinity is the West Trenton Station, where SEPTA's West Trenton Line terminates.

By car

U.S. Highway 1 is the only major highway that runs through the city; however, I-95 runs nearby and offers easy access to Trenton along US 1. NJ Route 129 connects US 1 in the city with the New Jersey Turnpike, I-295, and I-195. Route 29, a National Scenic Byway, begins south of Trenton and runs parallel to the Delaware River, northwest to Frenchtown.

By bus

New Jersey transit runs a number of bus lines through the city to the surrounding communities. See New Jersey Transit's website for more details.

By rail

Trenton is the southernmost stop on the NJ Transit Northeast Corridor Line, which regularly runs trains from NYC to Trenton. Trenton is also the northernmost end of the River Line light rail system, which serves communities along the Delaware River from Trenton to Camden, and the Trenton SEPTA line, connecting Trenton and Philadelphia.

By taxi

Trenton also offers taxi services throughout the surrounding regions by companies such as Yellow Cab and United Cab Company.

• William Trent House

  phone: +1 609 989-3027
  address: 15 Market St
  The home of William Trent, the namesake of the city. Offers tours and educational programs on Colonial American life.

• New Jersey State House

  address: 125 W State St
  Tours M-F hourly from 10AM-3PM, Sa noon-3PM, closed on state holidays. Offers tours of the state legislature house, assembly, senate, and, when schedules permit, the governor's office. Walk-ins are fine and the tour is free. Reservations are required with a one month notice for groups of 10 or more.

• Grounds for Sculpture

  phone: +1 609 586-0616
  address: 18 Fairgrounds Rd, Hamilton
  Outdoor art park in nearby Hamilton on the former site of the old Trenton Fairgrounds; some of the old buildings have been incorporated into the site housing galleries, sculpture studios, a gift shop, and cafe. Selected sculptures on display and botanical plantings change throughout the seasons, but don't miss the three-dimensional tableau of Henri Rousseau's "The Dream" hidden in a grove. The highlights of the 35-acre, beautifully landscaped park have paved paths and those in wheelchairs should have no problem getting around; some paths, however, are gravel or stepping stones, and should be navigated with care. Peacocks wander the grounds and beg to be fed a breadcrumb or two. Parking is abundant. Special tours for the blind, those in wheelchairs, small children, artists, and students are available. Picnicking is not allowed inside the park. $10, $6 for children up to age 12, and $8 for students and minors over age 12 and seniors.

• Old Barracks Museum

  address: 101 Barrack St
  Where General George Washington housed troops during the American Revolution.

• The Planetarium at New Jersey State Museum

  address: 205 W State St
  This facility, which seats 150 people, has been a tradition for years. Thousands of school children and visitors travel to the planetarium each year to see laser shows and exhibits of the solar system.

• Patriots Theater at the War Memorial

  phone: +1 609 984-8484
  address: 200 Barrack St
  This theater seats more than 1,800 people for music events, graduations, and plays.

• Arm & Hammer Park

  phone: +1 609 394-3300
  address: One Thunder Rd
  Home of the Trenton Thunder, a Double-A minor league baseball team that is affiliated with the New York Yankees.

• Mill Hill Playhouse

  phone: +1 609 392-0766
  address: 205 E Front St
  Gothic revival building that hosts the Passage Theatre Company, which produces an eclectic schedule of plays and other shows throughout the year.

• Sun National Bank Center

  phone: +1 888-SBA-TIXX
  address: 81 Hamilton Ave
  Host to countless events throughout the year.

• Artworks Trenton

  address: Stockton Street between Front and Market Streets
  Creative space hosting events, workshops and classes.

• Cadwalader Park

  phone: +1 609 989-3632
  address: 299 Parkside Ave
  Historic park designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, who also developed Manhattan's Central Park. Trenton's City Museum at Ellarslie is in the park.

• Mill Hill Park

  address: 165 E Front St, Trenton, NJ 08608
  Beautiful downtown park where you'll see many locals and state workers enjoying lunch outdoors, playing in the park or strolling over the Assunpink Creek. Tot lot nearby for parents with young children.

• Capital Green

  address: Off Barrack Street, across from the War Memorial
  A large public space right in front of the state capital; makes a nice place for photographs. On certain Saturday evenings in the summer, the Trenton Downtown Association hosts free concerts as part of the Levitt Pavilions AMP your city national series.

• Marine Terminal Park

  address: North of 1501 Lamberton St and South of Arm and Hammer Park
  Has a public boat ramp and offers a great place for fishing in the Delaware, especially with new renovations made to the surrounding land.

Special Events

• Capital City Book Fair - Two-day event in the spring organized by Classic Books and the Trenton Downtown Association. On the Saturday of the Fair, Taste Trenton occurs, an all-day foodie crawl through Trenton's historic culinary hot spots.

• Capital City Food Truck BattleEvents at Trenton Social and Rho Waterfront. Usually in September.

• Levitt AMP Trenton Concert SeriesSaturday evening free summer concerts on the Capital Green. Lawn chairs & picnic blankets are a must.

• Patriots WeekThis week, in between Christmas and New Year's Day, showcases the life and times of the city's Revolutionary War-era history. 2015 schedule

• Pork Roll Festivals - Pork Roll originated in Trenton and has since become synonymous with New Jersey, as the state's "favorite breakfast." There are two festivals usually in May: the Pork Roll Festival in Mill Hill Park and the Trenton Pork Roll Festival at Trenton Social.

• Trenton Punk Rock Flea MarketTakes place three times a year, with plenty of vendors and food trucks.

• Trenton Half MarathonTwo-state race on the first Saturday in November.

• Code For Trenton

  address: 5 South Broad Street, Trenton, NJ
  Meetups monthly

• The College of New Jersey

• Thomas Edison State University

  phone: +1 609 777-5680

Although there are not many options for shopping in the city of Trenton, the surrounding area is full of options. Just a few minutes up Route 1 is the Quaker Bridge Mall as well as several strip malls and shopping centers containing dozens of stores.

One special place in Trenton is Chambersburg. This was once an Italian American area, but now there are countless new Mexican and Central American restaurants, along with some old staples. However, there are notable restaurants throughout the city; here are some of them:

• Amici Milano

  phone: +1 609 396-6300
  address: 600 Chestnut Ave
  This is the last remnant of old Italian Chambersburg, like walking into a time machine.

• 1911 Smokehouse Bar-B-Que

  phone: +1 609 695-1911
  address: 11 West Front Street
  Downtown's spiciest addition.

• Blue Danube

  phone: +1 609-393-6133
  address: 538 Adeline Street
  Fine-dining, Central and Eastern European fare.

• Chencha y Chole Authentic Mexican Kitchen

  phone: +1 609 394-7700
  address: 865 S Broad Street
  Casual Mexican restaurant with a renowned Chicken Mole.

• Frankye's Restaurante Guatemalan Grill

  phone: +1 609 777-5337
  address: 1500 S. Clinton Avenue
  Specializes in meats and seafood.

• Hummingbird Restaurant

  phone: +1 609 278-9555
  address: 29 S Warren Street
  Downtown casual Jamaican.

• Jerry's Pizza and Grill

  phone: +1 609 392-2944
  address: 701 S. Broad Street
  Many of the famous Trenton tomato pie shops moved to the suburbs. Jerry's has kept the Trenton tradition alive.

• NJ Weedman's Joint

  phone: +1 609 337-9973
  address: 322 East State Street
  No other place like this in the state.

• Restaurant El Mariachi

  phone: +1 609 393-0035
  address: 762 Roebling Avenue
  Best homemade salsa in Trenton.

• Rozmaryn Restaurant & Bistro

  phone: +1 609 656-1600
  address: 925 N Olden Avenue
  Trenton's Polish staple.

• Settimo Cielo

  phone: +1 609 656-8877
  address: 17 East Front Street
  Downtown, Northern Italian cuisine. Closed weekends

• Thomasena's Restaurant

  phone: +1 609 392-0675
  address: 241 E Front Street
  Soul-food spot known for their "live lunch" music series.

• Pat's Original Diner

  phone: +1 609 392-2024
  address: 1300 S Broad St
  Classic Jersey diner in the Franklin Park section of Trenton.

• Johnny's Grocery and Deli

  phone: +1 609 392-7035
  address: 862 S Broad St
  Trenton is famous for its pork roll sandwiches. This relic is possibly the best spot in the capital city to grab one.

• Rho Waterfront

  address: 50 Riverview Plaza
  Large riverside nightclub.

• Candlelight Lounge

  phone: +1 609 695-9612
  address: 24 Passaic Street
  Cozy bar known for jazz series on Saturday nights, and comedy shows every 3rd Sunday of the month.

• Championship Sports Bar & Grill

  phone: +1 609 394-5502
  address: 931 Chambers St

• Mill Hill Saloon

  phone: +1 609 989-1600
  address: 300 S Broad St
  Historic downtown bar. The dive bar part is in the basement and sometimes features live music.

• Tir Na Nog

  phone: +1 609-392-2554
  address: 1324 Hamilton Ave, Trenton, NJ
  Irish pub.

• Trenton Social

  phone: +1 609 989-7777
  address: 449 S Broad St
  Posh bar & lounge across from Sun National Bank Center.

• South Rio

  phone: +1 609 989-7900
  address: 120 S Warren St
  Lounge in the heart of downtown.

• Wyndham Garden Hotel Trenton

  phone: +1 609-421-4000
  address: 1 W Lafayette St

• A few miles north of Trenton is Princeton, home of the famed university.
• Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson Township (New Jersey)
• Sesame Place, 100 Sesame Rd, Langhorne, PA (take Route 1 S into PA and take Oxford Valley exit), +1 215 752-7070, . Great for families, a Sesame Street-themed amusement park featuring water rides and kid-friendly thrill rides. $53 a person, but discounts are regularly available.

If you are looking for a different experience close to the area, the Jersey Shore is perfect. Point Pleasant, Seaside, and Belmar all offer beaches and boardwalks within 45 minutes of the city via I-195.
Trains also provide a quick ride to Philadelphia and a somewhat longer one to New York City.