Frenchtown (New Jersey)
Frenchtown is a Borough in Hunterdon County. As of the United States 2010 Census, the borough population was 1,373. Various names have been applied to this settlement after the many ferry operators residing on both sides of the river. The community had variously been known as Alexandriaville, Sunbeam and Frenchtown over the years.
Get in
Route 12 from Flemington to the east and Route 29 from Trenton to the south both lead into Frenchtown. Across the bridge from Route 32.
Get around
The Link bus transportation services Hunterdon County. Frenchtown is quite small and a pleasure to walk around. Walk through the streets, across the bridge, or down the tow path.
See
The Delaware River is a nice sight, as are the surrounding areas of Hunterdon County, which include many farms and cows.
Do
- Delaware River Tubing. Ride down the Delaware River in a tube. $20-50.
- Cycle Corner, 52 Bridge Street, ☏ +1 908-996-7712. Rent bikes to ride on the tow path or around town.
- Frenchtown Roller Rink, 2998 Daniel Bray Hwy, ☏ +1 908-996-6313.
Buy
- Garbo & Sasha, 10 Bridge Street., ☏ +1 908-996-7976. Furniture, jewelry, gifts, and art.
- Nelson Bridge, 29 Race Street, ☏ +1 908-996-6646.
- The Spinnery, 33 Race Street, ☏ +1 908-996-9004.
- Two Buttons, 62A Trenton Avenue.
Eat
- Bridge Café, 1 908-996-6040. 8 Bridge Street.
- Cocina Del Sol, 10 Bridge Street, ☏ +1 908-996-0900.
- Cornerstone Café (Corner of Twelfth and Harrison Street), ☏ +1 908-996-2885.
- Dish Catering, 3023 Daniel Bray Hwy, ☏ +1 908-996-0208.
- Frenchtown Café, 1 908-996-0663. 44 Bridge Street.
- 🌍 Frenchtown Inn, 7 Bridge Street, ☏ +1 908-996-3300.
Drink
- Frenchtown Inn, 7 Bridge Street, ☏ +1 908-996-3300.
Sleep
- Chestnut Hill on the Delaware, 63 Church St, Milford, toll-free: +1-888-333-2242.
- Frenchtown National Hotel, 31 Race Street, ☏ +1 908-996-4500.
- Widow McCrea House, 53 Kingwood Avenue, ☏ +1 908-996-4999.