New Jersey State House
The New Jersey State House is the capitol building of the U.S. state of New Jersey and is the third-oldest state house in continuous legislative use in the United States. Head to Trenton to see it. Its story as a place to visit starts in 1911.
A museum inside Trenton
Falls Township is the nearest base
Falls Township is 3 miles south, with 10 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from New York City
New York City is about 53 miles northeast and Hempstead is about 67 miles northeast (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Established in 1911
New Jersey State House dates from 1911. About ↓
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 5 miles away
Trenton Mercer (TTN) has airline service, about 5 miles from New Jersey State House.
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
A month-by-month look
Every month near New Jersey State House is set out below.
New Jersey State House
The New Jersey State House is the capitol building of the U.S. state of New Jersey and is the third-oldest state house in continuous legislative use in the United States. Located in the state capital of Trenton, in Mercer County, it was originally built in 1792. The building accommodates both the New Jersey Legislature's Senate and General Assembly chambers, offices of the governor, lieutenant governor, and various state government departments. From August to November 1799, the federal government relocated its offices to Trenton, with the United States Department of State headquartered in the State House, following an outbreak of yellow fever in the then-capital of Philadelphia.
- Type
- Museum
- Established
- 1911
- Listed
- National Register of Historic Places contributing property
- Wikipedia readers
- 11K a year
Rooms near New Jersey State House
Nearest for a night are Trenton (3) and Philadelphia (168).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From New Jersey State House | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trenton | in town | — | 3 2 hotels · 1 lodge or cabins | 91,506 | $161K | D |
| Philadelphia | 24 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− |
| Falls Township | 3 mi south | 5 min | 10 6 hotels · 2 motels · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 34,282 | $362K | B− |
| Bordentown Township | 7 mi southeast | 10 min | 14 10 hotels · 3 motels · 1 inn or B&B | 12,821 | $356K | B+ |
| Bensalem Township | 12 mi southwest | 20 min | 21 17 hotels · 2 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 campground | 62,783 | $364K | C |
| Lawrence Township | 6 mi northeast | 10 min | 10 6 hotels · 2 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs | 34,165 | $440K | B− |
| West Windsor Township | 9 mi northeast | 15 min | 9 8 hotels · 1 campground | 32,839 | $776K | — |
| Hamilton Township | 5 mi east | 10 min | 6 5 hotels · 1 lodge or cabins | 94,157 | $336K | C |
Day trip from
Straight-line miles.
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
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Madison Square Garden: Ajay Suresh from New York, NY, USA, CC BY 2.0 · Central Park: Ed Yourdon from New York City, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0 · MetLife Stadium: babyknight, CC BY 2.0 · Studio 54: Americasroof (talk), CC BY-SA 3.0 · Coney Island: OptimumPx, Public domain · Metropolitan Museum of Art: Hugo Schneider, CC BY-SA 2.0 · USS New Jersey: Camera Operator: PH3 BRYANT, Public domain · Six Flags Great Adventure: Unknown, CC BY-SA 2.5
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New Jersey State House in questions
Is New Jersey State House in Trenton?
Yes. It’s inside Trenton, NJ.
When is the best time to visit New Jersey State House?
April, May, June, September and October, with highs of 64–83°.
How far is New Jersey State 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 New Jersey State House?
Trenton Mercer (TTN), about 5 miles away. The nearest big hub is Philadelphia (PHL), about 35 miles.
Where should I stay near New Jersey State House?
Philadelphia (24 mi, 168 places to stay), Falls Township (3 mi, 10 places to stay) and Bordentown Township (7 mi, 14 places to stay).
Tips from Trenton
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