If you live in New Jersey, you know that the hyped-up reputation of industrial plants and crowded highways isn’t the most accurate stereotype. One of the most scenic drives in the Northeast is actually right here in west Jersey, along the Delaware River! Have you driven Route 29?
Route 29, known as River Road in some spots along the way, is a scenic drive through western New Jersey that follows along the beautiful Delaware River.
Flickr / Peter Miller The road is also called the Delaware River Scenic Byway, which is designated as both a New Jersey Scenic Byway and a National Scenic Byway,
The route starts in Trenton and begins with a bang as you travel through a tunnel into the historic district of the state’s capital.
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As you continue along your journey, soon the city buildings give way to gorgeous scenery. For most of the route, the Delaware River peeks through the trees or appears in full view right next to the road.
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There are a lot of scenic detours you can take along the way - one of the coolest is Baldpate Mountain at Ted Stiles Preserve.
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The winding access road takes you to the summit, where you can have a picnic, listen for birds, spot wildflowers, and enjoy the view.
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If you want to get out of the car and get your steps in, park at the lot at the bottom of the long, winding driveway and take the Blue Trail up to the summit. It’s a fun, short hike that takes you about 3 miles, round-trip.
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Once you get back on the road, there is so much left to see!
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Goat Hill Overlook offers a short, easy 1-mile trek to an overlook of Lambertville and New Hope.
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Lambertville itself is right on the water, and it’s a delightful town for dining and shopping.
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Past Lambertville, the scenery opens up again, and the beauty of the river follows you all the way to Frenchtown, the northern terminus of the route.
Flickr / Gary Cziko Spend some time shopping, snacking, dining, or just walking around this charming, historic town before heading back on your way.
This drive is beautiful in the spring, summer, and fall. To find an accurate map and plan your route, visit Google Maps.
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The road is also called the Delaware River Scenic Byway, which is designated as both a New Jersey Scenic Byway and a National Scenic Byway,
Wikipedia Commons / Famartin
Wikimedia Commons / Famartin
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Flickr / Tony Fischer
AllTrails / Purvi Dev
Flickr / Craig Moore
Flickr / Gary Cziko
Spend some time shopping, snacking, dining, or just walking around this charming, historic town before heading back on your way.
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