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Trenton is in Mercer County (New Jersey)|Mercer County, and is the capital of New Jersey. The city's strategic location in between New York City and Philadelphia has historically contributed to its growth and significantly impacts local culture. Located on the Delaware River across from Pennsylvania, Trenton is the only accessible capital city in the United States to border another state.

Travel as a Muslim to Trenton

Travel on a Bus in Trenton

There is an extensive bus network from neighboring cities, some run by SEPTA and others by NJ transit

Buy a Flight ticket to and from Trenton

  • Trenton Mercer Airport IATA Code: TTN 1100 Terminal Circle Dr GPS: 40.2767, -74.8133 - Trenton–Mercer Airport Trenton-Mercer Terminal - Frontier Airlines uses it as a hub and is expanding. Due to the this expansion, TSA is no longer closed during the day (despite what some old websites say). There is no public transportation options at the airport, but if you're willing to walk through grass on the side of the road, you can walk to the main street and get a bus to Trenton station from there.

The more likely option is to fly into major airports in Newark Liberty International Airport (IATA Code: EWR) or Philadelphia International Airport (IATA Code: PHL), of which allow access to Trenton by road and rail. From Newark, take the Northeast Corridor NJ Transit Line (it is cheaper than the Amtrak line) to Trenton. From Philadelphia, take the R1 SEPTA Line to the R7 SEPTA Line].

By Rail

Trenton is along the Northeast Corridor rail line, accessible to most of the Northeast's major cities. Amtrak, New Jersey Transit, and SEPTA all stop at the Trenton Amtrak Station (72 S. Clinton Avenue). If you are traveling from New York City or Philadelphia, taking NJ Transit or SEPTA respectively will be much cheaper than Amtrak. An alternate which is right in the vicinity is the West Trenton Station, where SEPTA's West Trenton Line terminates.

By car

U.S. Highway 1 is the only major highway that runs through the city; however, I-95 runs nearby and offers easy access to Trenton along US 1. NJ Route 129 connects US 1 in the city with the New Jersey Turnpike, I-295, and I-195. Route 29, a w:National_Scenic_Byway|National Scenic Byway, begins south of Trenton and runs parallel to the Delaware River, northwest to Frenchtown_(New_Jersey)|Frenchtown.

Get Around

GPS 40.21694|-74.74306 {{Mapshapes|Q7009519

Travel on a Bus in Trenton

New Jersey transit runs a number of bus lines through the city to the surrounding communities. See New Jersey Transit's website for more details.

By rail

Trenton is the southernmost stop on the NJ Transit Northeast Corridor Line, which regularly runs trains from NYC to Trenton. Trenton is also the northernmost end of the River Line light rail system, which serves communities along the Delaware River from Trenton to Camden, and the Trenton SEPTA line, connecting Trenton and Philadelphia.

Best way to travel in Trenton by a Taxi

Trenton also offers taxi services throughout the surrounding regions by companies such as Yellow Cab and United Cab Company.

What to see in Trenton

Old Trenton NJ Masons - |Old Trenton Masonic Lodge, built in 1793 Trenton NJ City Hall - |Trenton's City Hall

  • William Trent House - 15 Market Street GPS: 40.213094, -74.765803 ☎ +1 609 989-3027 | Opening Hours: 12:30PM Monday - 4PM daily, closed on municipal holidays William Trent House Trent House, 15 Market Street, Trenton The home of William Trent and the namesake of the city. Offers tours and educational programs on Colonial American life.
  • New Jersey State House - 125 West State Street GPS: 40.220498, -74.770017 ☎ +1 609 633-2709 Tours Monday to Friday hourly from 10AM Monday - 3PM, Saturday noon-3PM, closed on state holidays. Offers tours of the state legislature house, assembly, senate, and, when schedules permit and the governor's office. Walk-ins are fine and the tour is free. Reservations are required with a one month notice for groups of 10 or more.
  • Grounds for Sculpture - 18 Fairgrounds Road, Hamilton GPS: 40.23569, -74.71761 ☎ +1 609 586-0616 | Opening Hours: Tuesday - Sunday 10AM Monday - 6PM Outdoor art park in nearby Hamilton on the former site of the old Trenton Fairgrounds; some of the old buildings have been incorporated into the site housing galleries, sculpture studios, a gift shop, and cafe. Selected sculptures on display and botanical plantings change throughout the seasons, but don't miss the three-dimensional tableau of Henri Rousseau's "The Dream" hidden in a grove. The highlights of the 35-acre, beautifully landscaped park have paved paths and those in wheelchairs should have no problem getting around; some paths, however, are gravel or stepping stones, and should be navigated with care. Peacocks wander the grounds and beg to be fed a breadcrumb or two. Parking is abundant. Special tours for the blind, those in wheelchairs, small children, artists, and students are available. Picnicking is not allowed inside the park. $10, $6 for children up to age 12, and $8 for students and minors over age 12 and seniors.
  • Old Barracks Museum - 101 Barrack Street GPS: 40.219891, -74.768724 - Where General George Washington housed troops during the American Revolution.
  • The Planetarium at New Jersey State Museum - 205 West State Street GPS: 40.221088, -74.773349 ☎ +1 609 292-6333 This facility, which seats 150 people, has been a tradition for years. Thousands of school children and visitors travel to the planetarium each year to see laser shows and exhibits of the solar system.
  • Patriots Theater at the War Memorial - 200 Barrack Street GPS: 40.218323, -74.768275 ☎ +1 609 984-8484 This theater seats more than 1,800 people for music events, graduations, and plays.
  • Arm & Hammer Park - One Thunder Road GPS: 40.2032, -74.7608 ☎ +1 609 394-3300 - Home of the Trenton Thunder, a Double-A minor league baseball team that is affiliated with the New York Yankees.
  • Mill Hill Playhouse - 205 E Front Street GPS: 40.2190, -74.7615 ☎ +1 609 392-0766 - Gothic revival building that hosts the Passage Theatre Company, which produces an eclectic schedule of plays and other shows throughout the year.
  • Sunday National Bank Center - 81 Hamilton Ave GPS: 40.2126, -74.7578 ☎ +1 888-SBA-TIXX - Host to countless events throughout the year.

What to Do

Mill Hill Park Trenton - Mill Hill Park during one of Trenton's famous Pork Roll festivals

  • Artworks Trenton - Stockton Street between Front and Market Streets GPS: 40.21853, -74.76035 - Creative space hosting events, workshops and classes.
  • Cadwalader Park - 299 Parkside Ave GPS: 40.2353, -74.7882 ☎ +1 609 989-3632 - Historic park designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, who also developed Manhattan's Central Park. Trenton's City Museum at Ellarslie is in the park.
  • Mill Hill Park - 165 E Front St, Trenton, NJ 08608 GPS: 40.2187, -74.7629 Surrounded by South Broad & South Montgomery streets and E Front street - Beautiful downtown park where you'll see many local residents and state workers enjoying lunch outdoors, playing in the park or strolling over the Assunpink Creek. Tot lot nearby for parents with young children.
  • Capital Green - Off Barrack Street, across from the War Memorial GPS: 40.21911, -74.77002 A large public space right in front of the state capital; makes a nice place for photographs. On certain Saturday evenings in the summer and the Trenton Downtown Association hosts free concerts as part of the Levitt Pavilions AMP your city national series.
  • Marine Terminal Park - North of 1501 Lamberton Street and South of Arm and Hammer Park GPS: 40.1911, -74.7560 - Has a public boat ramp and offers a great place for fishing in the Delaware, especially with new renovations made to the surrounding land.

Special Events

  • Capital City Book Fair - Two-day event in the spring organized by Classic Books and the Trenton Downtown Association. On the Saturday of the Fair, Taste Trenton occurs, an all-day foodie crawl through Trenton's historic culinary locations.
  • Capital City Food Truck Battle - Events at Trenton Social and Rho Waterfront. Usually in September.
  • Levitt AMP Trenton Concert Series - GPS: - Saturday evening free summer concerts on the Capital Green. Lawn chairs & picnic blankets are a must.
  • Patriots Week - GPS: - This week, in between Christmas and New Year's Day, showcases the life and times of the city's Revolutionary War-era history. 2015 schedule
  • Pork Roll Festivals - Pork Roll originated in Trenton and has since become synonymous with New Jersey, as the state's "favorite breakfast." There are two festivals usually in May: the Pork Roll Festival in Mill Hill Park and the Trenton Pork Roll Festival at Trenton Social.
  • Trenton Punk Rock Flea Market - Takes place three times a year, with plenty of vendors and food trucks.
  • Trenton Half Marathon - GPS: - Two-state race on the first Saturday in November.
  • Code For Trenton - 5 South Broad Street, Trenton, NJ GPS: 40.2189486, -74.759881 Meetups monthly]

Study in Trenton

  • The College of New Jersey - GPS: 40.271223, -74.782894 - The College of New Jersey GreenHall -
  • Thomas Edison State University - GPS: 40.2203, -74.7684 ☎ +1 609 777-5680 Thomas Edison State University Thomas Edison State University West State Street 5688 -

Muslim Friendly Shopping in Trenton

Although there are not many options for shopping in the city of Trenton and the surrounding area is full of options.Just a few minutes up Route 1 is the Quaker Bridge Mall as well as several strip malls and shopping centers containing dozens of stores.

Halal Restaurants in Trenton

One special place in Trenton is Chambersburg. This was once an Italian American area, but now there are countless new Mexican and Central American restaurants, along with some old staples. However and there are notable restaurants throughout the city; here are some of them:

  • Amici Milano - 600 Chestnut Ave GPS: 40.2108, -74.7463 ☎ +1 609 396-6300 - osm= https://enstreetmap.org/node/4116238454 This is the last remnant of old Italian Chambersburg, like walking into a time machine.
  • 1911 Smokehouse Bar-B-Que - 11 West Front Street GPS: 40.2194, -74.7666 ☎ +1 609 695-1911 - osm= https://enstreetmap.org/way/409385547 - Downtown's spiciest addition.
  • Blue Danube - 538 Adeline Street GPS: 40.2048, -74.7477 ☎ +1 609-393-6133 | osm= https://enstreetmap.org/way/409535603 Fine-dining, Central and Eastern European fare.
  • Chencha y Chole Authentic Mexican Kitchen - 865 South Broad Street GPS: 40.2070, -74.7502 ☎ +1 609 394-7700 | osm= https://enstreetmap.org/node/4116126279 Casual Mexican restaurant with a renowned Chicken Mole.
  • Frankye's Restaurante Guatemalan Grill - 1500 S. Clinton Avenue GPS: 40.2047, -74.7400 ☎ +1 609 777-5337 - osm= https://enstreetmap.org/way/409536256 - Specializes in meats and seafood.
  • Hummingbird Restaurant - 29 South Warren Street GPS: 40.2200, -74.7660 ☎ +1 609 278-9555 - osm= https://enstreetmap.org/node/4115176669 - Downtown casual Jamaican.
  • Jerry's Pizzas and Grill - 701 S. Broad Street GPS: 40.2081, -74.7530 ☎ +1 609 392-2944 - osm= https://enstreetmap.org/node/4115351843 - Many of the famous Trenton tomato pie shops moved to the suburbs. Jerry's has kept the Trenton tradition alive.
  • NJ Weedman's Joint - 322 East State Street GPS: 40.2208, -74.7589 ☎ +1 609 337-9973 - osm= https://enstreetmap.org/node/4115354875 - No other place like this in the state.
  • Restaurant El Mariachi - 762 Roebling Avenue GPS: 40.2117, -74.7437 ☎ +1 609 393-0035 | osm= https://enstreetmap.org/node/4115355092 Best homemade salsa in Trenton.
  • Rozmaryn Restaurant & Bistro - 925 North Olden Avenue GPS: 40.2374, -74.7485 ☎ +1 609 656-1600 | osm= https://enstreetmap.org/node/4115376506 Trenton's Polish staple.
  • Settimo Cielo - 17 East Front Street GPS: 40.2190628, -74.7652454 ☎ +1 609 656-8877 - osm= https://enstreetmap.org/node/4115384290 - Downtown, Northern Italian cuisine. Closed weekends
  • Thomasena's Restaurant - 241 E Front Street GPS: 40.2192, -74.7602 ☎ +1 609 392-0675 - osm= https://enstreetmap.org/node/4116096500 - Soul-food spot known for their "live lunch" music series.
  • Pat's Original Diner - 1300 South Broad Street GPS: 40.2027, -74.7397 ☎ +1 609 392-2024 | Opening Hours: Open 24 hours

| osm= https://enstreetmap.org/node/4116107569 Classic Jersey diner in the Franklin Park section of Trenton.

  • Johnny's Grocery and Deli - 862 South Broad Street GPS: 40.2071, -74.7500 ☎ +1 609 392-7035 | Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 8AM Monday - 4PM; Saturday 8AM Monday - 3:30PM

| osm= https://enstreetmap.org/node/4116126280 Trenton is famous for its Beef roll sandwiches. This relic is possibly the best spot in the capital city to grab one.

  • Rho Waterfront - 50 Riverview Plaza GPS: 40.206776, -74.764764

| osm= https://enstreetmap.org/node/4116195778 Large riverside nightclub.

eHalal Group Launches Halal Guide to Trenton

Trenton - eHalal Travel Group, a leading provider of innovative Halal travel solutions for Muslim travelers to Trenton, is thrilled to announce the official launch of its comprehensive Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Trenton. This groundbreaking initiative aims to cater to the diverse needs of Muslim travelers, offering them a seamless and enriching travel experience in Trenton and its surrounding regions.

With the steady growth of Muslim tourism worldwide, eHalal Travel Group recognizes the importance of providing Muslim travelers with accessible, accurate, and up-to-date information to support their travel aspirations to Trenton. The Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide is designed to be a one-stop resource, offering an array of invaluable information on various travel aspects, all carefully curated to align with Islamic principles and values.

The Travel Guide encompasses a wide range of features that will undoubtedly enhance the travel experience for Muslim visitors to Trenton. Key components include:

Halal-Friendly Accommodations inTrenton: A carefully selected list of hotels, lodges, and vacation rentals that cater to halal requirements, ensuring a comfortable and welcoming stay for Muslim travelers in Trenton.

Halal Food, Restaurants and Dining in Trenton: A comprehensive directory of restaurants, eateries, and food outlets offering halal-certified or halal-friendly options in Trenton, allowing Muslim travelers to savor local cuisines without compromising their dietary preferences in Trenton.

Prayer Facilities: Information on masjids, prayer rooms, and suitable locations for daily prayers in Trenton, ensuring ease and convenience for Muslim visitors in fulfilling their religious obligations.

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Speaking about the launch, Irwan Shah, Chief Technology Officer of eHalal Travel Group in Trenton, stated, "We are thrilled to introduce our Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide in Trenton, a Muslim friendly destination known for its cultural richness and historical significance. Our goal is to empower Muslim travelers with accurate information and resources, enabling them to experience the wonders of Trenton without any concerns about their faith-based requirements. This initiative reaffirms our commitment to creating inclusive and memorable travel experiences for all our clients."

The eHalal Travel Group's Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Trenton is now accessible on this page. The guide will be regularly updated to ensure that Muslim travelers have access to the latest information, thus reinforcing its status as a reliable companion for Muslim travelers exploring Trenton.

About eHalal Travel Group:

eHalal Travel Group Trenton is a prominent name in the global Muslim travel industry, dedicated to providing innovative and all-inclusive travel solutions tailored to the needs of Muslim travelers worldwide. With a commitment to excellence and inclusivity, eHalal Travel Group aims to foster a seamless travel experience for its clients while respecting their religious and cultural values.

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Muslim Friendly Hotels

  • Wyndham Garden Hotel Trenton - 1 West Lafayette Street GPS: 40.218261, -74.766522 ☎ +1 609-421-4000

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Explore more Halal friendly Destinations from Trenton

  • A few miles north of Trenton is Princeton, home of the famed university.
  • Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson Township (New Jersey)
  • Sesame Place, 100 Sesame Road, Langhorne, PA (take Route 1 South into PA and take Oxford Valley exit), +1 215 752-7070, . Great for families, a Sesame Street-themed amusement park featuring water rides and kid-friendly thrill rides. $53 a person, but discounts are regularly available.

If you are looking for a different experience close to the area and the Jersey Shore is perfect. Point Pleasant, Seaside, and Belmar all offer beaches and boardwalks within 45 minutes of the city via I-195.

Trains also provide a quick ride to Philadelphia and a somewhat longer one to New York City.




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