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site of Hamilton’s annual Azalea Festival. Hamilton also enjoys bustling commercial districts such as the Hamilton Marketplace and the Shoppes of Hamilton.
Hightstown
Many of the borough’s well-preserved houses have historic connections from the Colonial and Victorian periods. An assortment of downtown shops, restaurants, and convenient strip malls provide numerous choices for shoppers.
Hopewell Borough
Hopewell Borough includes historic and scenic landscapes, along with
a quaint downtown area with plenty of restaurants to frequent. Hopewell Township relives its rich history each Christmas with a reenactment of George Washington’s
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crossing of the Delaware River in 1776. Major employers include Janssen Pharmaceutical, Merrill Lynch, Traprock, and Bristol Myers Squibb. The township also has many recreational facilities
for hiking, walking, and picnicking.
Lawrence
Lawrence Township is known for its diversity and historic beauty. The Main
Street Historic District,
as well as the beautiful architecture and exhibits of the historic houses and churches, will take you back in time. Lawrence is known for the village of Lawrenceville, a national historic landmark, and for the Lawrenceville School, founded in 1810.
Pennington
Dating to 1697, Pennington Borough maintains its historic ambiance today. On Main Street, well-kept houses display plaques engraved with dates
from the 18th and 19th centuries. Others, keeping pace with the borough’s lively, contemporary mood, have been transformed into comfortable coffee shops, restaurants, and specialty shops.
Robbinsville
Restaurants, retail shopping, the historic
town of Windsor, and a winery can all be found in Robbinsville. In addition, the township has various recreational spaces, including the Town Center Lake Gazebo, which
hosts a summer concert series. Spend a day with the family at Oasis Family Farm or at shopping centers in the Robbinsville area.
West Windsor
The township offers countless recreational activities, including four public golf courses, a swimming complex, indoor and outdoor tennis, boating, a senior center with recreational and educational programs, and organized sports
for children. Events occur throughout the year, including a Food Truck Fiesta and various cultural festivals held in Mercer County Park.
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