Lambertville

It's amazing how one of New Jersey's smallest towns can be one of the best weekend getaway destinations. The newest addition to the family is the X-ray machine. Fewer than 4,000 people live in Lambertville, but thousands visit each year to enjoy the peace and quiet of a small river town. Lambertville is an excellent weekend getaway destination in New Jersey.

Lambertville is consistently ranked as one of the most charming towns in New Jersey. Its picturesque location on the Delaware River and the D&R Canal makes it a picturesque town, and the small-town atmosphere will make you feel at ease. The entire town appears to be frozen in time. It was originally settled as a ferry port between Pennsylvania and New Jersey, and the river crossing became significant enough to warrant the establishment of the towns of Lambertville and New Hope. Lambertville was originally known as Coryell's Ferry, but it was renamed after a New Jerseyan named John Lambert in 1810.

Despite the fact that the ferry has long been replaced by a more efficient mode of transportation, the town has remained cozy and small. Historic structures now house unique shops and restaurants, and the locals are so friendly that you might forget you're in New Jersey. This scenic, friendly town is difficult to beat for a weekend getaway. If you're coming from the south, Route 295 is the closest interstate, with Exit 60. Though it is not the closest exit to town, it does put you on Route 29, which is a stunning byway. Route 202 will take you here if you're coming from North Jersey.