There’s always some beautiful scenery to discover in New Jersey, and if you want to see a little bit of everything, take this trip along Route 206. You’ll drive through farmland, charming towns, cities, and historic villages. It’s hard to beat that.
If you’re looking to take a scenic drive through some of New Jersey’s most beautiful and historic towns, this ride up Route 206 is one you’ve got to make time for.
Google Maps Click HERE for an interactive map to follow along.
Start off at the beginning of the road where it meets route 54 in Hammonton.
Facebook / Downtown Hammonton Hammonton is New Jersey’s blueberry capital, and the town is known for seasonal festivals and fantastic restaurants downtown. Hammonton, NJ, USA
Continue up the road through Wharton State Forest and Shamong, Pemberton, and other small rural towns, and enjoy the farm scenery.
Flickr / Doug Kerr
Next up, visit Bordentown. This historic town is located on the Delaware River snd offers great dining and shopping options, plus plenty of historic architecture.
Facebook / DowntownBordentownAssociationNJ Bordentown, NJ 08505, USA
Head just a little north, through Trenton, to find Princeton.
Flickr / Geoff Livingston The University’s campus is one of the most beautiful in the country, and there are a lot of great places to shop and dine. Visit Princeton Record Exchange, Small Bites by Local Greek for ice cream, or Thomas Sweets for chocolates, ice cream, and confections. Princeton, NJ, USA
The scenery as you drive all the way up route 206 just continues to get prettier and prettier.
Flickr / Ken Lund
Stop in Waterloo Village near Allamunchy State Park to take a walk back in time. This restored historic village will make you feel like you’ve stepped into a time machine.
Flickr / Jim Lukach Allamuchy State Park, Byram Township, NJ 07821, USA
Branchville is your last stop, and it’s the coolest little town to end your journey. Be sure to stop at the enormous used bookstore.
Flickr / Julie Jordan Scott You can grab dinner here, too, before heading back to your starting location. Branchville, NJ, USA
If you’ve got the time to add a few minutes to your drive, cross the Milford Toll Bridge into Milford, Pennsylvania, and you’ll have driven the entire length of Route 206.
Flickr / Tony Webster Milford-Montague Toll Bridge, Delaware River, Milford, PA 18337, USA
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Google Maps
Click HERE for an interactive map to follow along.
Facebook / Downtown Hammonton
Hammonton is New Jersey’s blueberry capital, and the town is known for seasonal festivals and fantastic restaurants downtown.
Hammonton, NJ, USA
Flickr / Doug Kerr
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Bordentown, NJ 08505, USA
Flickr / Geoff Livingston
The University’s campus is one of the most beautiful in the country, and there are a lot of great places to shop and dine. Visit Princeton Record Exchange, Small Bites by Local Greek for ice cream, or Thomas Sweets for chocolates, ice cream, and confections.
Princeton, NJ, USA
Flickr / Ken Lund
Flickr / Jim Lukach
Allamuchy State Park, Byram Township, NJ 07821, USA
Flickr / Julie Jordan Scott
You can grab dinner here, too, before heading back to your starting location.
Branchville, NJ, USA
Flickr / Tony Webster
Milford-Montague Toll Bridge, Delaware River, Milford, PA 18337, USA
