Isaac Watson House
The Isaac Watson House is the headquarters of the New Jersey State Society of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR). It is in Hamilton Township. Add Six Flags Great Adventure, 16 mi away, to a visit.
A museum inside Hamilton Township
You can stay in Hamilton Township
Isaac Watson House is inside Hamilton Township, which has 6 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from New York City
New York City is about 53 miles northeast and Hempstead is about 66 miles northeast (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Best months: Apr, May, Jun, Sep and Oct
April, May, June, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 64–83°. When to go ↓
An airport 7 miles away
Trenton Mercer (TTN) has airline service, about 7 miles from Isaac Watson House.
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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Isaac Watson House
The Isaac Watson House is the headquarters of the New Jersey State Society of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR). It is located just outside the state capital of Trenton in Hamilton Township, Mercer County, New Jersey. It is situated on a bluff overlooking Watson's Creek and the Abbott Farm National Historic Landmark in John A. Roebling Park, a 257-acre nature preserve.
Built by Isaac Watson in 1708, the stone house is recognized as the oldest house in Mercer County. Originally 800 acres, the grounds at one time ran from the bluff to the Delaware River.
- Type
- Museum
- Listed
- National Register of Historic Places (1974)
Staying near Isaac Watson House
To stay close, try Hamilton Township (6) and Philadelphia (168).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Isaac Watson House | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton Township | in town | — | 6 5 hotels · 1 lodge or cabins | 94,157 | $336K | C |
| Philadelphia | 25 mi southwest | 35 min | 168 133 hotels · 2 motels · 17 inns & B&Bs · 9 lodges & cabins · 3 hostels · 4 campgrounds | 1,574,281 | $243K | D− |
| Bordentown Township | 5 mi south | 5 min | 14 10 hotels · 3 motels · 1 inn or B&B | 12,821 | $356K | B+ |
| Falls Township | 3 mi west | 5 min | 10 6 hotels · 2 motels · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 34,282 | $362K | B− |
| Bensalem Township | 13 mi southwest | 20 min | 21 17 hotels · 2 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 campground | 62,783 | $364K | C |
| Lawrence Township | 7 mi north | 10 min | 10 6 hotels · 2 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs | 34,165 | $440K | B− |
| East Windsor Township | 11 mi northeast | 15 min | 13 8 hotels · 2 motels · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 30,562 | $397K | B+ |
| West Windsor Township | 9 mi northeast | 15 min | 9 8 hotels · 1 campground | 32,839 | $776K | — |
Day trip from
Straight-line miles.
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Also within reach
Every place here is under 58 miles away.
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Questions before you go
Is Isaac Watson House in Hamilton Township?
Yes. It’s inside Hamilton Township, NJ.
When is the best time to visit Isaac Watson House?
April, May, June, September and October, with highs of 64–83°.
How far is Isaac Watson House from Newark and Jersey City?
About 47 miles northeast of Newark and about 50 miles northeast of Jersey City, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Isaac Watson House?
Trenton Mercer (TTN), about 7 miles away. The nearest big hub is Philadelphia (PHL), about 35 miles.
Where should I stay near Isaac Watson House?
Philadelphia (25 mi, 168 places to stay), Bordentown Township (5 mi, 14 places to stay) and Falls Township (3 mi, 10 places to stay).
Local know-how from Hamilton Township
People in Hamilton Township have not posted tips yet; their Town Square is open.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.