William Trent House
The William Trent House is a historic building located at 15 Market Street in Trenton, Mercer County, New Jersey. Around it, Six Flags Great Adventure (18 mi) comes first on our list. Weather is mildest over April, May, June, September and October, with 64–83°F highs.
A museum inside Trenton
Falls Township is the nearest base
Falls Township is 3 miles southwest, 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 ↓
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 William Trent House.
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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William Trent House
The William Trent House is a historic building located at 15 Market Street in Trenton, Mercer County, New Jersey. It was built in 1719 for William Trent and is the oldest building in Trenton. He founded the eponymous town, which became the capital of New Jersey. It has served as the residence for three Governors. The house was added to the National Register of Historic Places and listed as a National Historic Landmark on April 15, 1970, for its significance as an example of Early Georgian Colonial architecture.
- Type
- Museum
- Listed
- National Historic Landmark · National Register of Historic Places (1970)
- Wikipedia readers
- 1.5K a year
Where to stay near William Trent House
Hotels, motels or campgrounds are closest in Trenton (3) and Philadelphia (168).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From William Trent 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− |
| Bordentown Township | 7 mi southeast | 10 min | 14 10 hotels · 3 motels · 1 inn or B&B | 12,821 | $356K | B+ |
| Falls Township | 3 mi southwest | 5 min | 10 6 hotels · 2 motels · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 34,282 | $362K | 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− |
| Hamilton Township | 5 mi east | 5 min | 6 5 hotels · 1 lodge or cabins | 94,157 | $336K | C |
| West Windsor Township | 9 mi northeast | 15 min | 9 8 hotels · 1 campground | 32,839 | $776K | — |
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Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Beyond William Trent House
A wider trip can take in these, within 58 miles.
Big draw55 mi Stadium & arenaMadison Square Garden
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Big draw55 mi Stadium & arenaMetLife Stadium
Big draw56 mi TheatreStudio 54
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Big draw58 mi MuseumMetropolitan Museum of Art2.0M visitors a year
Big draw127 mi MuseumUSS New Jersey
Big draw218 mi Theme parkSix Flags Great Adventure2.2M visitors a yearPhoto credits
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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Visiting William Trent House
Is William Trent House in Trenton?
Yes. It’s inside Trenton, NJ.
When is the best time to visit William Trent House?
April, May, June, September and October, with highs of 64–83°.
How far is William Trent 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 William Trent House?
Trenton Mercer (TTN), about 5 miles away. The nearest big hub is Philadelphia (PHL), about 34 miles.
Where should I stay near William Trent House?
Philadelphia (24 mi, 168 places to stay), Bordentown Township (7 mi, 14 places to stay) and Falls Township (3 mi, 10 places to stay).
Local know-how from Trenton
Ask a question, or answer one, in Trenton’s Town Square.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.