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Bridgeton, New Jersey
The largest historic district of any incorporated town in New Jersey

Bridgeton, NJ is a charming town with large victorian houses and a downtown area circa 1920s.

 

It's on the banks of the Cohansey River near the center of the Delaware Bay lowlands.

It's a great place for family's with kids who enjoy seeing a bit of New Jersey history and spending time in with them in the many city parks and zoo.

This is a town that has made a strong committment to preserving its heritage.Bridgeton, New Jersey

It is suggested that you plan on a full day exploring the district and it's attractive historic neighboorhoods. There are 2,200 houses and buildings are listed on the National Register of Historic places with many buildings going back to the Colonial, Federalist, and Victorian era's.

The Victorian downtown has many restaurants and special events and recreation facilities that occur through the year.

Visit nearby Dutch Neck Village, a great destination for a day trip. This is a charming country village of quaint shops, restaurants, an Arboretum and the Country Living Museum. They offer a variety of events and festivals throughout the year that begin with the Strawberry festival in June, and end with the Holiday Walk of Lights Festival in December.

This is a charming country village of quaint shops, restaurants, an Arboretum and the Country Living Museum. They offer a variety of events and festivals throughout the year that begin with the Strawberry festival in June, and end with the Holiday Walk of Lights Festival in December.

Directions From New Jersey Turnpike: Take NJ Turnpike south to Exit 2. Make a right onto Rte. 322 East and proceed for 4 miles to the end and traffic light.  Turn Right onto Route 45 South and proceed through Mullica High.  Route 45 will become Route 77 South. Follow Rte. 77 South to the center of town.

 
From The Garden State Parkway:
Take the Parkway to Exit 38 bear right onto Atlantic City Expressway to exit 12.  Turn left onto CR 575 (Wrangleboro Rd.) Bear right (West) onto US 322 (Black Horse Pike). Turn Left (South) onto US 40 (Harding Highway).  Turn left (South) onto US 40.  Keep left onto Millville Road.  Turn left (South) onto Cumberland Avenue (road name changes to Bennetts Mill Road).  Keep straight onto S. Union Road.  Turn right (West) onto SR 49 in Millville.  Follow Rte. 49 West into Bridgeton.

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