Take This Road Trip To The Most Charming Route 206 Towns In New Jersey
By Kim Magaraci
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Published February 08, 2022
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.
Start off at the beginning of the road where it meets route 54 in Hammonton.
Hammonton is New Jersey's blueberry capital, and the town is known for seasonal festivals and fantastic restaurants downtown.
Continue up the road through Wharton State Forest and Shamong, Pemberton, and other small rural towns, and enjoy the farm scenery.
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.
Bordentown, NJ 08505, USA
Head just a little north, through Trenton, to find Princeton.
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.
The scenery as you drive all the way up route 206 just continues to get prettier and prettier.
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.
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.
You can grab dinner here, too, before heading back to your starting location.
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.
Milford-Montague Toll Bridge, Delaware River, Milford, PA 18337, USA
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